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National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Annual Report

2013

N a t i o n a l T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s R e g u l a t o r y C o m m i s s i o n – D o m i n i c a A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 1 3

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NTRC Annual Report 2013

Table of Contents


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List of Figures

Figure 1: Subcategories of Class Licenses....................................................... 12

Figure 2: Individual Class License Holders - Dominica 2013 .............................. 13

Figure 3: Class License (Type A) Holders - Dominica 2013 ................................ 14

Figure 4: Allocation of Fees Collected by the NTRC .......................................... 16

Figure 5: Breakdown of Fees Collected by the NTRC ........................................ 16

Figure 6: Top 8 Contributors to Dominica’s GDP Relative to Telecoms (2013) ...... 19

Figure 7: Employment & Payroll in the Telecommunications Sector .................... 22

Figure 8: Revenues and Investments in the Telecommunications Sector ............. 25

Figure 9: Revenues by Telecommunications Service Type 2012 & 2013 .............. 25

Figure 10: Fixed Line Customers & Fixed Line Penetration Rate ......................... 26

Figure 11: Broadband Service Customers & Broadband Penetration Rate ...... Error!

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Figure 12: Mobile Service Customers & Mobile Penetration Rate - Dominica ........ 29

List of Tables Table 1: Trainings, Workshops attended by Secretariat & Commissioners ............. 9

Table 2: Distribution of Fees Collected ........................................................... 15

Table 3: Growth Rate of GVA by Economic Activity in Constant (2006) Prices ...... 20

Table 4: Government Revenue Generated from the Telecommunications Sector .. 21

Table 5: Broadband Prices Offered by Various Service Providers (2013) .............. 28


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Acknowledgements

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission acknowledges the contribution of the Secretariat for their diligence and dedication towards the completion of this year’s report.

The Commission would also like to extend its sincere gratitude to the various government institutions including the Customs and Excise Division, Central Statistical Office and the Inland Revenue Division for their assistance.


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Part I: The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission


Chairman’s Report

This 2013 annual report captures the activities executed by the NTRC, provides details on the telecommunications market, and highlights the impact of the NTRC on Dominica’s economic development for the period January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.

The NTRC was established to be the chief regulatory organization for the telecommunications sector in Dominica. The suite of administrative and technical functions completed by the NTRC include the processing of telecommunications licenses, frequency authorizations and type approvals, the collection of fees, as well as the assignment of numbers, frequency investigations and spectrum monitoring. The NTRC also has the responsibility for the management of the Universal Service Fund, which was established by Statutory Regulatory Order 34 of 2009, to promote universal telecommunications service throughout Dominica.

In 2013, the NTRC held one public consultation which focused on the Internet Neutrality Discussion Paper. Further, for the period under review, the Commission recommended, approved and issued a total of 60 licenses and frequency authorizations in addition to granting one hundred and three (103) Type Approvals. At the end of the 2013 review period, there were remained eleven (11) individual licensed service providers, and five (5) class license Type A holders.

In 2013, the telecommunications sector continued to play a significant role in Dominica’s economy. The Transport, Storage & Telecommunications sector contributed XCD $143.4 million to Dominica’s economy. Of this 2013 figure, the exclusive contribution of the telecommunications sector to Dominica’s economy was


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XCD $57.3 million, which represents a 7.5 percent decline in the contributions of the telecommunications sector as compared to the previous year.

The revenues generated by the telecommunications service providers in 2013 declined by 2.9 percent to approximately XCD $95 million. Conversely, there was a 9.3 percent increase in the investments made by telecommunications service providers. In a similar fashion to revenues generated by the service providers, there was a decrease in the all the fees collected by the NTRC; license fees decreased by 18.48 percent, numbering fees by 21.11 percent and frequency authorizations by 47.9 percent.

In regard to the 2013 market trends within the telecommunications sector the national customer base of fixed line subscribers continued to decline, while the national customer base of mobile customers, as well as broadband customers increased. This year, fixed line customers declined by 2.03 percent. This decline is a direct consequence of customers’ transition from fixed line to mobile phones. The mobile sector was able to override the market saturation, and it 2013, produces a 1.58 percent increase in the customer base. The broadband customer base continued to increase this year with a 10.91 percent increase in the national customer base. As such, this proves that Dominica continues to be well on its way towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals of fixed broadband prices at 5% of gross national income by 2015.

The Commission wishes to thank the every member of the Secretariat for their hard work and dedication throughout 2013. The commitment of the Secretariat ensures that the Commission is able to achieve its mandate, goals and objectives to effectively regulate the telecommunications sector.

Curtiss Winston Chairman National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Commonwealth of Dominica


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1.0 The NTRC: Who We Are & What We Do

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) was established by the Telecommunications Act, 2000 (Act 8 No. of 2000). The Telecommunications (Commencement Date) Order, 2001(S.R.O. No. 10 of 2001) brought the Act into operation on the 1st day of February, 2001.

The Telecommunications Act and the regulations made hereunder established the Commission, defined its structure, role and functions and empowered it to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions. The role of the NTRC is to effectively regulate the telecommunications sector, to balance the interest of consumers and telecommunications providers, and to advise on the formulation of national telecommunications policy, with a view to ensuring the efficient, economic and harmonized development of telecommunications, broadcasting and radio communications in the Commonwealth of Dominica.

1.1 The Vision

Universal and affordable access to high quality public telecommunications services by 2012 and beyond, whilst optimizing the potential of the sector for contributing to Dominica’s socio- economic growth.

1.2 The Mission

To work within the ECTEL framework to effectively regulate the telecommunications sector, in harmony with other member states while balancing the interests of consumers and telecommunications providers and providing advice to the Minister of telecommunications matters, with a view to ensuring the efficient, economic and harmonized development of telecommunications in the Commonwealth of Dominica.

1.3 The Commission At December 31st 2013, there were five (5) commissioners, serving on the Commission. For the period under review, inclusive of the Chairman, the members of the commission were:


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Colleen Felix: Commissioner

Willie Fevrier: Commissioner

Valentine Joseph: Commissioner

Careen Prevost: Commissioner


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1.4 The Secretariat

Section 27 of the Telecommunications Act, 2000 provides for the Commission to have such staff as is necessary for the performance of its functions.

1.5 Staff At December 2013, the staff of the Secretariat included:

Craig Nesty: Executive Director

Urania Williams: Universal Service Fund Administrator

George James: Engineer Austin Andre: Assistant Engineer

Clementine Josephs: Administrative Officer

Cheryl Tavernier: Administrative Assistant

Vida Williams: Office Attendant


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1.6 Human Resource Development In 2013, the staff and commissioners of the NTRC participated in various training, seminars and workshops as indicated by (Table 1) below.

Table 1: Trainings, Workshops & Meetings Attended by NTRC Staff & Commissioners

Training/Workshop/Meeting Date Venue Attendee(s) Organized By

13th ECTEL/NTRC Consultative Forum 11.04.13–12.04.13 St. Vincent

Curtiss Winston Chairman

Craig Nesty

Executive Director

Valentine Joseph Commissioner

ECTEL

Telecoms Pricing Analysis 15.04.13-19.04.13 St. Lucia

Craig Nesty Executive Director

Clementine Josephs

Administrative Officer

NTRC St. Lucia

Seminar on Spectrum Management 29.04.13-03.05.13 St. Vincent George James

Engineer CTU/ITU

Seminar on Construction of Communications Networks

in Rural Areas 23.04.13-22.05.13 China Austin Andre

Embassy of the

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China

Caribbean Growth Forum Regional Workshop 24.06.13-25.06.13 Nassau,

Bahamas Craig Nesty

Executive Director World Bank

13th Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) 03.07.13-05.07.13 Warsaw, Poland Craig Nesty

Executive Director ITU

14th ECTEL/NTRC Consultative Forum 24.07.13-25.07.13 St. Lucia

Curtiss Winston Chairman

Craig Nesty

Executive Director

ECTEL

Investment Meeting 16.08.13 St. Lucia Craig Nesty Executive Director ECTEL

SMS4DC 16.09.13-20.09.13 St. Lucia

George James Engineer

Austin Andre

Assistant Engineer

ECTEL


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Training/Workshop/Meeting Date Venue Attendee(s) Organized By

ICT Roadshow & 9th CIGF 08.09.13-12.09.13 Curacao Craig Nesty Executive Director ITU

Training Workshop on Public Awareness, Communications

and Media Relations 26.09.13-27.09.13 St. Lucia Urania Williams

USF Administrator ECTEL

ITU Expert Level Training on Regulatory Accounting &

Cost Modeling in a Broadband Environment for Regulatory Authorities and

Operators

14.10.13-17.10.13 Antigua & Barbuda

Craig Nesty Executive Director

Clementine Josephs

Administrative Officer

ITU

OCCUR Annual Meeting 04.11.13-08.11.13 Belize Craig Nesty Executive Director OCCUR

12th Caribbean Ministerial Strategic ICT Seminar & Harmonized Caribbean Spectrum Planning &

Management Project Meeting

03.12.13-06.12.13 Jamaica Craig Nesty Executive Director CTU

11th World Telecoms/ICT indicator Symposium 04.12.12-06.12.12 Mexico Urania Williams

USF Administrator ITU


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Part II: The Year in Review

Part II: Year in Review

2.0 Operations Review

2.1 Public Consultations The NTRC utilizes public consultations as part of the regulatory process. These consultations are important as they create a unique opportunity for the commission to collaborate with stakeholders and the wider public on issues and matters that relate to decision making within the telecommunications sector. In 2012, the NTRC conducted one (1) consultation. This consultation focused on Internet Neutrality discussion paper, and ran from September 23, 2013 – October 28, 2013.

Internet Neutrality

In the Internet Neutrality discussion paper, ECTEL proposed the fixed and broadband service providers cease from blocking the content, and, provide customers with information related to the terms and conditions of their broadband service. Further, content related to fixed and broadband networks should only be blocked within exceptionally limited circumstances, and service providers must be able to prove that the prohibition was reasonable and proportionate. ECTEL also supported the view that all current information relevant to broadband services must be provided to the customers in a clear and understandable form.

2.2 Regulatory Functions: Licensing & Technical

The NTRC engages in a number of activities related to licensing and other technical matters. During the 2013 reporting period the Commission received a total of sixty-seven (67) applications for Licenses and Frequency Authorizations, however sixty (60) recommended, approved and issued (Appendix 1).

Individual Licenses

In 2013, only one individual license application – Internet Network/Services, was received (Appendix 2). This application was received from Wikibuli Communications Inc.


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Class Licenses

Class Licenses are subdivided into a number of categories, which include Type A, Type B and Type C Licenses (Figure 1). During the 2013 reporting period, the NTRC received two (2) applications for Type A Class Licenses; one license was granted for Value-Added Services and the other was for Private Networks/Services (Appendix 3). In relation to Broadcast Systems Class Licenses no applications were received for the period under review. Within the Type C category two (2) applications for Telecommunications Equipment Dealer were received and issued (Appendix 4B). While in the Type B subcategory, thirty-one (31) applications were received and issued (Appendix 5).

Figure 1: Subcategories of Class Licenses

Type Approval

Type approval, which is classified under the Type C subgroup of Class Licenses, is required to certify that all equipment that is used, as well as, offered for sale on the local market, is not a source of harmful interference and this equipment adapts to the required telecommunications standards. One hundred and three (103) Type Approval, Type C Class Licenses were granted in 2013 (Appendix 4A).

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International Service Provision

International Simple Voice Resale

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Radio Licenses: •Land Mobile •Maritime mobile •Aeronautical mobile •Amateur radio •Familly radio •Citizen band radio

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Customer Premises Wireman Cerification

Type Approval Certification

Premises Installation

Telecommunications Equipment Dealer


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Special Licenses

No special licenses were issued by the Minister of Telecommunications during the 2013 reporting period.

Frequency Authorizations

During the 2013 reporting period the NTRC received four (4) applications for frequency authorizations. However, three (3) were recommended and issued (Appendix 6).

2.3 Licensed Telecommunications Service Providers

Individual Licensed Service Providers

At the end of 2013, there were eleven (11) individual licenses holders. These licenses include: four (4) Fixed Public Telecommunications, two (2) Public Mobile Telecommunications, three (3) Internet Network and Services and two (2) Submarine Cable Landing Licenses (Figure 2)

Figure 2: Individual Class License Holders - Dominica 2013

Individual Licensed Service Providers

Fixed Public Telecommunications

•Cable & Wireless Dominica Ltd/ LIME

•Marpin 2K4 Limited

•Iristel (DA) Inc *

•SAT Telecommunications Ltd*

Public Mobile Telecommunications


•Digicel (Dominica) Limited

Internet and Network Services


•Marpin 2K4 Limited

•SAT Telecommunications Ltd*

Submarine Cable Landing

•Middle Caribbean Network



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Class Licensed Service Providers

As of December 2013, there were five (5) Class License (Type A) holders, however, none of the holders provided any significant level of telecommunications services to the general public (Figure 3).

Figure 3: Class License (Type A) Holders - Dominica 2013

2.4 Radio Broadcasting

In 2013, there was one incident of interference in the FM Broadcast Band. According to the correspondence received from Kairi FM, dated October 2, 2013, there was some interference (“feedback”) on the 107.9 MHz transmission; emanating from Morne Espagnol in the north-west of the island. Upon the investigation of this matter, it was observed that there was no interference being caused by another FM transmitting station. Subsequently, during the course of the investigation, Kari FM discovered that the alleged problem actually originated from Kairi FM’s Roseau-to-Morne Espagnol Studio to Transmitter Link (STL).

International Simple Voice

Resale (ISVR)

Voicetel Inc

Private Networks/Services

Dominica Electricity Services

(DOMLEC)

Indigo Asia Services Pte Ltd

Internet Services Provision

Computer & Trading Solutions

(CATS) Ltd


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2.5 Financial Review Revenue Collected

The revenues generated by the NTRC are based on various fees which include license fees (individual and class licenses), frequency authorizations (Spectrum Fees) as well as numbering fees. In 2013, the combined total revenue collected by the NTRC was XCD $766,893.00 (Table 2).

Table 2: Distribution of Fees Collected

Although the NTRC collects all revenues associated with telecommunications fees, not all of the revenue collected by the NTRC is actually retained by the commission. The fees obtained for frequency authorizations are submitted to the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) however, ECTEL appropriates a portion of the frequency authorizations to the NTRC’s operational budget. Licenses fees are remitted to the Government of Dominica, and Numbering fees are retained by the NTRC. Table 2 gives a gives a summary of the total amount, and the distribution of all the license fees, frequency authorization fees and numbering fees that were collected in 2013, while Figure 4 gives a summary of the allocation of the fees collected.

Category of Fees Fees Collected ($) XCD

NTRC's Revenue ($) XCD

Remitted to ECTEL ($) XCD

Remitted to Government

($) XCD

License Fees 2,668,309.01 - -

2,668,309.01

Spectrum Fees 933,777.83 766,893.00 164,384.83 2,500.00

Numbering Fees 52,170.00 52,170.00 - -

Total 3,654,256.84 819,063.00 164,384.83 2,670,809.01


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Figure 4: Allocation of Fees Collected by the NTRC

In 2013 there was a decrease in all the fees collected by the NTRC; license fees, numbering fees and frequency authorization fees. License fees received by NTRC are based on 3 percent of the gross annual revenue generated by the service providers. Hence, the 18.48 percent decrease in license fees collected in 2013 is ascribed to the decrease in the gross revenue generated by the service providers in 2013. There was a 21.11 percent decrease in numbering fees collected due to the service providers’ failure to make payment of fees. In relation to frequency authorization, there was a 47.92 percent decrease in fees collected for the 2013 period. This sharp decrease in frequency authorization fees is due to relinquishment of frequencies by the service providers as well as late fee payments by the service providers (Figure 5)

Figure 5: Breakdown of Fees Collected by the NTRC

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NTRC Budget

NTRC’s financial year (FY) extends from October to September, as such, this report addresses the financial period FY2013, which encompasses October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013. In September 2013, the NTRC received its annual expenditure budget from the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority; a total of XCD $766,893.00. This represented a 2.29 percent increase in NTRC’s operating budget, as compared to the budget received during the FY2012, XCD $749,748.00. Appendix 7 contains the audited financial statements of the NTRC for the period October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013.


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Part III: The Scope & Development of the Telecommunications Sector within Dominica’s Economy


3.0 The Impact of Telecommunications on Economic & Social Development

3.1 Impact on Economic Development

Dominica’s economy continued to show signs of marginal decline in 2013 as Dominica’s economic performance was represented by a 0.56 percent decrease in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This decline is attributed to the negative growth in a number of significant economic sectors which include Transport, Storage & Communication, Financial Intermediation and Construction. Within the classified industries contributing to Dominica’s economy, the Telecommunications sector is grouped into the category Transport, Storage & Communication. Although there was a 1.63 percent decrease in the contribution of the Transport, Storage & Communication sector, the sector continued to sustain its rank as the leading economic activity contributing to Dominica’s GDP.

The exclusive contribution of the Telecommunications sector to Dominica’s GDP in 2013 was XCD $57.30 million. This accounts for approximately 40% of GDP as it relates to the Transport, Storage & Communication sector and also signifies a 7.5 percent decrease in the contribution of the Telecommunications sector to Dominica’s GDP.

The other top economic sectors that contributed to Dominica’s economy in 2013 include: the Wholesale & Retail Trade, and the Education sectors; providing contributions of XCD $140.53M, and XCD $130.42.M respectively to Dominica’s GDP. Figure 6 illustrates the top 8 contributors to GDP relative to the contributions of the telecommunications sector.

Based on Gross Value Added (GVA), the growth within the telecommunications sector was lower than the growth of Dominica’s economy. Dominica’s economy contracted by 0.56 percent, while the telecommunications sector contracted by7.48 percent; a decrease of approximately 5 percentage points as compared to the 2012 reporting period. It is also important to note that there was a higher level of contraction within the telecommunications sector (7.48 percent) in relation to the


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Transport, Storage & Communication sector, which contracted by 1.63 percent (Table 3).

Figure 6: Top 8 Contributors to Dominica’s GDP Relative to Telecommunications (2013)

Source: Ministry of Finance – Central Statistical Office

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Table 3: Growth Rate of GVA by Economic Activity in Constant (2006) Prices

3.2 Impact of the Telecommunications Industry on Government Revenue

In 2013, the Government of Dominica received an excess of XCD $19.5 million in revenues from the telecommunications sector. This represents a 3.4 percent decline in the government revenues generated as compared to the 2012 reporting period; XCD 18.9 million. These revenues were produced from various fees and taxes including: import duties, license fees, value added tax (VAT), corporate income tax and, pay as you earn (PAYE) (Table 4).

1 Preliminary 2013 data

Economic Activity 2009 2010 2011 2012 20131

Agriculture, Livestock & Forestry 1.65 -7.92 7.15 8.67 2.21

Fishing 3.88 -17.51 11.78 -14.61 -4.92 Mining and Quarrying -47.17 -5.00 10.00 -15.00 5.00 Manufacturing -2.62 -1.46 -5.79 5.43 4.08 Electricity & Water Supply 6.83 5.77 0.44 1.22 -1.41 Construction -7.27 8.70 3.43 -9.09 -16.00 Wholesale & Retail Trade 4.70 0.06 4.68 -4.72 1.61 Hotels & Restaurants -4.05 0.52 7.27 0.09 4.28

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Financial Intermediation 0.50 2.81 1.44 -4.74 -7.22

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Education 0.23 5.26 -8.09 3.15 0.69 Health & Social Work 3.63 6.06 0.87 3.56 1.66

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Less FISIM 48.19 7.10 3.49 19.26 -12.38 Growth rate -0.85 0.69 1.34 -0.38 -0.56 Telecommunications (%) -5.04 -1.01 -1.29 -2.00 -7.48

Source: Ministry of Finance – Central Statistical Office


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Table 4: Government Revenue Generated from the Telecommunications Sector

Data obtained indicated that revenues generated from import duties and PAYE continued to decline in 2013 reporting period; 16.1 percent and 9.8 percent respectively. In regard to license fees, from 2012 to 2013, there was a 18.5 percent decline in the revenue generated from these fees. The decline can be attributed to a decrease in the gross revenue generated by the service providers for the 2013 reporting period. In 2013 there was also a significant decrease (16.1 percent) in the contributions from VAT as compared to the 2012 reporting period. Government revenues generated from corporate income tax continues to increase, however, the rate of increase has strengthened significantly as there was an 84.4 percent increase the revenues obtained from corporate income tax however from 2011 to 2012 there was only a 19.7 percent increase.

2 Import duties do not include the environmental surcharge, consumption tax or customs service charge 3 Import duties for July – December 2010

Telecommunications Receipts 2010 2011 2012 2013

Import Duties2 $1,518,327.953 $1,062,990.04 $838,320.50 $749,706.28

License Fees $3,368,268.88 $2,603,432.99 $3,273,243.50 $2,668,309.01

Value Added Tax $9,559,377.72 $7,164,726.54 $9,641,941.35 $8,088,233.34

Corporate Income Tax $1,442,902.90 $3,013,820.48 $3,606,629.21 $6,650,292.12

Pay as You Earn (P.A.Y.E) $1,578,941.92 $1,874,812.71 $1,569,223.26 $1,415,936.30

Total Telecommunications

Receipts $17,467,819.37 $15,719,782.76 $18,929,357.82 $19,572,477.05

Source: Customs and Excise Division and Inland Revenue Division


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3.3 Impact of the Telecommunications on Employment

The telecommunications sector is a significant element of the leading economic activity contributing to Dominica’s GDP; Transport, Storage & Communication. As such, the telecommunications sector provides a number of direct and indirect employment opportunities to individuals. Direct employment includes jobs with licensed service providers, while indirect employment includes jobs associated with the distribution of mobile handsets and accessories, repair of mobile handsets, top up vendors and customer service outlets.

Data provided by the Inland Revenue Division indicated that in 2013, direct employment within the telecommunications sector increased to 316 employees. This represents a 17.9 percent increase in direct employment within the sector, as compared to 2012, where 268 individuals were employed (Figure 7). This also represents the largest increase in direct employment within the telecommunications sector since 2010.

Additional data provided by the Inland Revenue Division indicated that in 2013, the total payroll for the active licensed service providers was XCD $10,592,040.08. This represents a 7.6 percent decline in total payroll as compared to the 2012 figure of XCD $11,461,585.15 (Figure 7). The continued concurrent increase in employment figures, and decline in payroll figures within the telecommunications sector in 2013 may be attributed to the fact that a number of senior level employees may have exited the telecommunications sector, while a number of entry level employees may have joined the sector.

Figure 7: Employment & Payroll in the Telecommunications Sector

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3.4 Impact of Telecommunications on Social Development

Dominica National Internet Exchange

The Internet Exchange Point (IXP) was officially launched in February 2013. The IXP which was commissioned in the previous year is being managed by the Dominica National Internet Exchange (DANIX). DANIX is the collaboration by three (3) local Internet Service Providers who teamed up with the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) to launch the Dominica National Internet Exchange Point (DANIX).

The IXP is located at the NTRC’s headquarters on Roseau and funding for the establishment of the IXP was made possible by the Universal Service Fund, with the ISP providing the necessary infrastructure.

Mobile Applications

The increasing popularity of mobile applications has continued to rise and their usage has become increasingly established across mobile phone users. Dominica has of a mobile penetration of 147%, with a growing number of users of mobile applications, but there are a limited number of applications pertinent to the socio economic environment in Dominica.

Recognizing the need to empower the young minds in Dominica to encourage them to capitalize on this opportunity, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC), through the Universal Service Fund, organized a-five day training and hands-on experience in Mobile Application Development from August 19th – 23rd 2013. The Mobile Applications workshop covered elements such as conceptualization to designing to the marketing of these applications and attracted forty five participants from a cross section of Dominica, where students were able to develop mobile applications in the initial version.

National eLearning Symposium

A national eLearning symposium was held in September was to sensitize teachers, students and entrepreneurs on the how technology is changing education; its impact on developing countries like Dominica; the global impact of these changes, provide demonstrations of education technologies; help students understand how technology is changing education; share tips and strategies for building a successful technology company. The symposium was facilitated by Dr. Laurelle Jno. Baptiste, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of ScholarLab. ScholarLab is a Canadian based company which combines video-based learning with social sharing to create a collaborative, accessible, and customizable learning environment for its learners


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regardless of geographic location. ScholarLab’s platform covers: video, documents, discussion boards, wikis, blogs, chat, social media, shared screens, and exams in real-time and on a single screen.

The NTRC was partnered with the Government of Dominica through the Ministry of Information, Telecommunications and Constituency Empowerment and the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development to launch the first ever eLearning Symposium.

3.5 Telecommunications Market Trends

3.5.1 Revenues & Investments Revenues For the 2013 reporting period, there was a decrease in the revenues generated within the telecommunications sector in as the revenues generated by service providers were approximately XCD $95 million. This denoted a 2.9% decrease in the revenues generated as compared to the revenues generated in 2012; XCD $98 million ( Figure 8). Of the revenues generated by the service providers, the mobile sector continues to dominate as the sector generating the most revenues for service providers (Figure 9). Although the revenues generated from the mobile sector decreased by 7 percent in 2013, it is important to note that while the mobile sector continues to contribute over 50 percent of the revenues generated by the service providers and, the 2013 revenues generated from this sector have decreased by 3 percentage points as compared to the 2012 reporting period (Figure 9). However, in 2013, the revenues generated from fixed line and broadband services increased by 4 percent and 1 percent respectively.


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Investments In 2013 there was a 9.3 % increase in investments by the telecommunications service providers. This amounted to approximately XCD 13 million in total investments for 2013, as compared to the 2012 total investments of XCD $11.8 million ( Figure 8). During the period under review, the service providers made a number of investments in network upgrades.

Figure 8: Revenues and Investments in the Telecommunications Sector

Figure 9: Revenues by Telecommunications Service Type 2012 & 2013

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3.6 Market Data: Fixed Voice

National Customer Base & Penetration Rate

In 2013, the total number of fixed line customers was 14,600. This denotes a 2.03 % decrease in the number of fixed line subscribers in comparison to the previous year 2012 (Figure 10). While the number of fixed line customers has continuously declined since 2004, the rate of decline has significantly slowed down in recent years.

The transition from fixed lines to mobile phones has been an influential factor in the decline of fixed line customers, as well as revenue generated from fixed lines. It is important to note however, fixed lines continue to act as a channel for broadband internet. As such, this may have delayed the rate of decline of fixed lines. Furthermore, as customers continue to embrace the flexibility and convenience of mobile phone service, the fixed line population penetration has also continued to decline. In 2013, Dominica’s fixed line population penetration rate was 20 percent; (Figure 10) with a household penetration rate of 54%.

Figure 10: Fixed Line Customers & Fixed Line Penetration Rate

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3.7 Market Data: Internet

The Broadband Commission for Digital Development believes that high-speed, high-capacity broadband connections to the Internet are an essential element in modern society, conferring broad social and economic benefits. The Broadband Commission also contends that without broadband infrastructure and services, developing countries risk exclusion from participation in the burgeoning global digital economy. (www.broadbandcommission.org).

Figure 11 : Achieving the Millennium Development Goals

•Dominica has not yet adopted a National Broadband Plan or strategy but broadband is a key component of the universal service regulations

1 Making Broadband Policy universal by 2015

•Dominica offering of basic fixed - broadband services is reflective of the target set of <5% of monthly GNI per capita,

2 Making Broadband affordable

•40% of Household should have access to Broadband - In 2013, 35% of households in Dominica were connected to Broadband

3. Connecting homes to Broadband

•User penetration should reach 60% of population in worldwide; 50% in developing countries and 15% in less developed countries. Dominica's user penetration stood at 40% in 2013 with 62% of users accessing the Internet on Mobile handsets

4. Getting people Online - by 2015

•Whilst this target is not being measured presently, it is anticipated that Dominica has achieved this target.

5. Achieving gender equality in acess to Broadband by 2020

http://www.broadbandcommission.org/


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The initial targets set out by the Broadband Commission were redefined in 2013 to include gender based target to encourage access to Broadband by women.

Although there are currently three (3) active licensed service providers in the market, namely, LIME, SAT Telecommunications and Marpin 2K4. The price charged for minimum broadband speeds remained as follows (Table 5):

Table 5: Broadband Prices Offered by Various Service Providers (2013)

3.8 Market Data: Mobile

National Customer Base & Penetration Rate

In 2013, Dominica’s mobile market began to recover from the impacts of market saturation, which caused the customer based to decline for a period of 2 years (2011 and 2012). In 2013 customer base increased to 102,300 subscribers, which signifies a 1.58 percent increase in the customer based over the 2012 customer base, which totaled 100,705 customers (Figure 12). Two licensed mobile service providers (LIME and Digicel) continue to operate in Dominica. In 2013 mobile penetration rate increased over the 2012 penetration rate by 2 percentage points to 143 % (Figure 12).

Service Provider

Speed Offered

1.5 Mbs 2 Mbs 3.5 Mbs

Price (XCD)

LIME $89.00

Marpin 2K4 Limited $84.50

SAT Telecommunications Limited $50


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Figure 12: Mobile Service Customers & Mobile Penetration Rate - Dominica

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Part IV: Appendices

Appendix 1: Telecommunications Licenses

January – December 2013

Category Licenses Number of Applications

Recommended by

ECTEL/NTRC Approved Issued

Individual and Submarine Cable 0 0 0 0

Fixed Telecommunications 0 0 0 0

Public Mobile/Cellular Telecommunications 0 0 0 0

Internet Networks Service 1 1 1 1

Submarine Cable Landing 0 0 0 0

Sub-total 1 1 1 1

Class (Type A)

Private Networks/Services 1 1 1 1

Value Added Services 1 1 1 1

Internet Services Provision 0 0 0 0

International Simple Voice Resale 0 0 0 0

Broadcasting Radio/TV 0 0 0 0

Sub-total 2 2 2 2

Class (Type B)

Land Mobile 0 0 0 0


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Category Licenses Number of Applications

Recommended by

ECTEL/NTRC Approved Issued

Maritime Mobile 0 0 0 0

Aeronautical Mobile 0 0 0 0

Amateur Radio 25 25 25 25

Citizen Band Radio 0 0 0 0

Family Radio 1 1 1 1

Sub-total 26 26 26 26

Class (Type C)

Customer Premises Wireman certification 0 0 0 0

Type Approval certification Customer 29 29 29 29

Premises Installation 0 0 0 0

Telecommunications Equipment Dealer 4 0 0 0

Sub-total 35 29 29 29

Frequency Authorization

Radio /TV Broadcasts 2 1 1 1 Private Networks, Mobile, Fixed & Internet Transmissions 1 1 1 1

Sub-total 3 2 2 2

Special

Radio Broadcast (Temporary) 0 0 0 0

Total 67 60 60 60


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Appendix 2: Applications for Individual Licenses

Appendix 3: Applications for Type A Class Licenses

Type A Class Licenses

Category of License Application Status

Organization Private Networks/Services

Value-Added Services

Internet Services Provision

International Simple Voice

Resale

Date Received Date Remarks

Wikibuli

Communications

√

29.01.2013

12.11.2012

20.11.2013

Recommended

Issued

Indigo Asia Service Pte Ltd

√

19.02.2013 26.02.2013

27.02.2013

Recommended

Issued

Individual Licenses – Applications

Category of License

Application Status

Organization Fixed Public Public Mobile

Internet Network/Services

Submarine Cable

Landing

Date Received Date Remarks

Wikibuli

Communications Inc.

√ 02.07.2013

12.11.2013

20.11.2013

Recommended

Issued


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Appendix 4A: Applications for Type C Class Licenses - Type Approval

Certificate No. Manufacturer / Granted to Product Equipment Type Model Identifier Date Granted

DMA – 1013 – 0151t Apple Inc. Apple iPhone 5C

Cellular phone / 4G, IEEE 802/11 a/b/g/n radio and

Bluetooth radio

A1532 23rd October 2013

DMA – 1013 – 0152t Apple Inc. Apple iPhone 5S Cellular Phone, IEEE

802/11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth radio

A1533 23rd October 2013

DMA – 0113 – 0159d Woodman Labs, Inc. (dba GoPRO) HERO3 Silver Edition Camera Radio Module CHDHN-301 21st January 2013

DMA – 0113 – 0160d Woodman Labs, Inc. (dba GoPRO) HERO3 Black Edition Camera Radio Module CHDHX-301 21st January 2013

No. DMA – 0113 – 0161e LG Electronics Inc. WLAN Adapter Card Single Modular WLAN

Adapter Card PW-MN5275 21st January 2013

DMA – 0113 – 0162e Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung 3D Active Glasses Bluetooth SSG-5100GB 30th January 2013

DMA – 0213 – 0163a Fujitsu Ten Limited CD Receiver with Bluetooth and Display Bluetooth FT0017A 8th February 2013

DMA – 0213 – 0164a S1NN GmbH & Co. KG Bluetooth Car Kit Bluetooth Module UMI 27th March 2013

DMA – 0313 – 0165- a Denso Corporation Remote Keyless Entry System

(Transmitter)

Remote Keyless Entry System (Transmitter) 12BBY- 314.35 MHz 7th March 2013

DMA – 0313 – 0166- a Denso Corporation Remote Keyless Entry System (Transmitter)

Remote Keyless Entry System (Transmitter) 12BDP

7th March 2013

DMA – 0313 – 0167- a Denso Corporation Remote Keyless Entry System

(Transmitter) Remote Keyless Entry System (Transmitter)

12BDS 7th March 2013


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DMA – 0313 – 0168- a Denso Corporation

Remote Keyless Entry System (Receiver)

Remote Keyless Entry System (Receiver) 13BAA 7th March 2013

DMA – 0313 – 0169- a Denso Corporation


Remote Keyless Entry System (Receiver) 13BDC 7th March 2013

DMA– 0313 – 0170 - a Denso Corporation


Remote Keyless Entry System (Receiver) 13BDD 7th March 2013

DMA –0313 – 0171 - a Denso Corporation Remote Keyless Entry System (Receiver)

Remote Keyless Entry System (Receiver) 13BDR 7th March 2013



13BDW 7th March 2013


Remote Keyless Entry System (Receiver) 13CZW 7th March 2013

DMA –0313 – 0174 - a Denso Corporation Electronic Key (Transceiver) Electronic Key 14FBA 7th March 2013

DMA –0313 – 0176 - a Denso Corporation Remote Keyless Entry System (Transmitter)

Remote Keyless Entry System (Transmitter) 1512V 7th March 2013

DMA – 0313 – 0177- a Continental Automotive

Systems GmbH

Continental Radio Frequency Transmitter

Radio Frequency Transmitter S180144106 7th March 2013

DMA – 0313 – 0179e Apple Inc. Apple TV Digital Media Receiver A1469 27th March 2013

DMA – 0313 – 0177e Nintendo of America Inc.

Nintendo Wii Mini Game Console

Bluetooth 4.0 + EDR (Low Energy support) module RVL-201 22nd March 2013

DMA – 0313 – 0180e

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Bluetooth Module Bluetooth Module WIBT40A 28th March 2013

DMA – 0313 – 0181e Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Bluetooth Module Bluetooth Module WIBT40D 28th March 2013


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DMA – 0313 – 0182e

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Bluetooth Module Bluetooth Module WIBT40E 28th March 2013

DMA – 0313 – 0183e Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Wireless Audio Transceiver Module

Wireless Audio Transceiver Module WISP-40A 28th March 2013

DMA – 0313 – 0184e Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Audio Transceiver Module Audio Transceiver Module WISP50S 28th March 2013

DMA – 0413 – 0185a ROBERT BOSCH GmbH

BOSCH Motion Detection Sensor Motion Detection Sensor MRR1Plus 12th April 2013

DMA – 0413 – 0186a Tokai Rika Co., Ltd Tuner Electronic Key Receiver B90UM 22nd April 2013

DMA – 0413 – 0187a Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. Electronic Key Electronic Key Transceiver BA1EQ 22nd April 2013

DMA – 0413 – 0188a Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. Immobilizer Immobilizer RI-42BTY 22nd April 2013

DMA – 0413 – 0189a Tokai Rika Co., Ltd Electronic Key Electronic Key Transceiver B74EA 22nd April 2013

DMA – 0413 – 0190a Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. Tuner Smart Key System Tuner B72UA 22nd April 2013

DMA – 0413 – 0191a Tokai Rika Co., Ltd Immobilizer

Immobilizer (Amplifier + Transponder) RI-33BTY 22nd April 2013

DMA – 0413 – 0192a Tokai Rika Co., Ltd Immobilizer RI-20BTY 25th April 2013

DMA – 0513 – 0193a

Delphi Electricity & Safety

Electronically Scanned Radar - version 2.5

Vehicular Safety Radar L2C0051TR 23rd May 2013

DMA – 0513 – 0194a Visteon Corporation ULC Medialess Radio / Bluetooth Enabled Car Radio

Bluetooth Enabled Car Radio; Bluetooth 2.1+EDR

VE-BT001 23rd May 2013


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DMA – 0513 – 0195a

Panasonic Corporation Automotive

Systems Company

Bluetooth Module Assy Bluetooth Module YEAP01A446 23rd May 2013

DMA – 0513 – 0196a

Panasonic Corporation Automotive

Systems Company

Bluetooth Module Assy Bluetooth / WLAN Module

Assy Transceiver

YEAP01A473WLAN 23rd May 2013

DMA – 0613 – 0197a Toyota Motor Corporation Smart LF Oscillator Smart LF Oscillator TMLF10-13 6th June 2013

DMA – 0613 – 0198a Toyota Motor Corporation Vehicle Immobilizer TMIMB-3 Vehicle Immobilizer

TMIMB-3 TMIMB-3 6th June 2013

DMA – 0613 – 0199a Toyota Motor Corporation Smart LF Oscillator Smart LF Oscillator TMLF8-15 6th June 2013

DMA – 0613 – 0200a Toyota Motor Corporation

Smart LF Oscillator

Smart LF Oscillator TMLF10-51 10th June 2013

DMA – 0613 – 0201e Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung WiFi Module WiFi Module WIDT30Q 13th June 2013

DMA – 0613 – 0202e Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Smart Touch Control Bluetooth RMCTPF 13th June 2013

DMA – 0613 – 0203e Media Tek Inc. Media Tek 802.11b/g/n 1T1R Combo Card

802.11b/g/n 1T1R Combo Card MT7630E 17th June 2013

DMA – 0613 – 204f Canon Inc., Japan WLAN Module WLAN Module K30356 17th June 2013

DMA – 0613 – 0205e Wistron Neweb Corporation 11abgn 2x2USB Wifi Module 11abgn 2x2 USB Wi-Fi

Module DNUR-P1 17th June 2013

DMA – 613 – 0207t Broadcom

Corporation

Broadcom 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN + Bluetooth PCI-E Mini

Card

802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth PCI-E Mini BCM94352HMB 1st Jun. 2013


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DMA –0613 – 0208 a Continental

Automotive France S.A.S.

Body Controller Module (BCM)

Body Controller Module (BCM) – Inductive

Application S180192100 21st June 2013

DMA –0613 – 0209 a Continental

Automotive GmbH

RF Receiver (Family) RF Receiver Module

5WK50250/5WK50248/5WK50252/5WK502

57/ 5WK50254/40398036/40406557/40398279

27th June 2013

DMA–0613 –0210- a

Harman Automotive Division;

Harman / Becker Automotive

Systems GMB

Infotainment System / Head Unit

Bluetooth Transceiver and Entertainment System NTG5 HU 27th June 2013

DMA–0613 –0211- a

Harman Automotive Division

Harman / Becker Automotive

Systems GMB

Infotainment System / Fond Unit

Bluetooth Transceiver and Entertainment System NTG5 FU 27th June 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0212a Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Sanda

Works Head Unit High

Multimedia Car Radio System with

Bluetooth/KLEER/GPS NR-207 4th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0213a Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Motor Corporation Smart LF Oscillator

TMLF10-51

4th July 2013

DMA –0713 – 0214 a

Automotive Distance Control Systems GmbH

(A.D.C)

Automotive Distance Control Systems GmbH Vehicular Radar SRR2-B 4th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0215t

Azure Wave Technologies

(Shanghai) Inc

Broadcom 802.11a/b/g/n/ WLAN + Bluetooth Card

802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth Card (Module)

BCM943241NG1630 4th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0216a Fujitsu Ten Limited Car Audio with Bluetooth

Function

Car Audio System FT0052A 8th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0217a Wistron NeWeb Corporation NFC Module Near Field Communication

Module DFCN2

8th July 2013


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DMA – 0713 – 0218a Fujitsu Ten Limited Car Audio System Car Audio System FT0049A 7th August 2013

DMA – 713 – 0219a Pioneer Corporation Reciever Ass’y Transceiver PVH-2528 12th July. 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0220a ALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTD

Remote Keyless Entry (Hand Unit)

TWB1G767 Remote Keyless 16th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0221a Denso Corporation Electronic Key Electronic Key 14ACX 25th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0222a Denso Corporation Remote Key Entry System

Receiver Remote Keyless Entry 13CZM 25th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0223a 2014 Passive Entry Passive Start Passive Entry Passive M3N-A2C31243800

26th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0224a Continental Automotive

MY14 Vehicle Global Body Controller Passive Entry Passive M3NA2C738448

26th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0225a Ford Motor Company

SYNC Gen 1 / Vehicular Bluetooth Device

Bluetooth Car Kit SYNC 26th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0226e Apple Inc. Apple Ipod Touch Digital Media Receiver A1509 26th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0227a Panasonic Corporation Bluetooth Module Assy Transceiver Module

YEP0PTA184

12th July 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0228a Fujitsu Ten Limited Car Audio System

Car Audio System with Bluetooth and WLAN

FT0045A 7th August 2013

DMA – 0713 – 0229a Panasonic Corporation Bluetooth Module Bluetooth Module VBTDC1.5

31st July 2013

DMA – 713 – 0230a Pioneer Corporation CD RDS Receiver Head Unit CD RDS Receiver Head DVZ-0118 29th July. 2013


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DMA – 0813 – 0231a Clarion Co., Ltd.

Car Audio Car Audio System PF-3633 8th August 2013

DMA – 0813 – 0232a Panasonic

Corporation

Bluetooth Module Assy Bluetooth Module YEAP01A112 7th August 2013

DMA – 813 – 0233a Pioneer Corporation Car Audio with Bluetooth Car Audio System with

Bluetooth

PVH-5538 8th August. 2013


Bluetooth



Bluetooth



Bluetooth

PVX-2538 20th August. 2013


Bluetooth

PVX-2638 20th August. 2013

DMA – 0913 – 238-f Canon Inc., Japan WLAN Module WLAN Module K30357 2nd September 2013

DMA – 0913 – 0239- a

Panasonic Automotive

Systems Europe GmbH

Radio Car with Bluetooth Handfree

Car Radio with Bluetooth NTG5*1 BASE 3rd September 2013

DMA – 0913 – 0240- a

Panasonic Automotive

Systems Europe GmbH

Radio Car with Bluetooth Hand free

Car Radio with Bluetooth and GPS Receiver NTG5*1 CD 3rd September 2013

DMA – 0913 – 0241- a Johnson Controls Inc

Automotive Electronic Infotainment Head Unit

Automotive Electronic Infotainment Head Unit

With Bluetooth and WLAN

MAZDA_GEN_65_CMU 3rd September 2013

DMA – 0913 – 0242a Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. Immobilizer System Auto Immobilizer System RI-38BFH 13th September 2013


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DMA – 0913 – 0243a LG Electronics, Inc.

Bluetooth Adapter Card Bluetooth Adapter Card MB8811C0 13th September 2013

DMA – 0913 – 244-d Woodman Labs, (dba GoPRO) Camera

Portable Digital Camera with built in Wi-Fi

CHDHN-302 27th September 2013

DMA – 0913 – 245-d Woodman Labs, Inc. (dba GoPRO) Camera Portable Camera with

built-in Wi-Fi CHDHX-302 26th September 2013

DMA – 0913 – 0246-c Broadcom Corporation

802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN + BT PCI-E NGFF 2230 Mini Card

802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN + BT PCI-E NGFF 2230 Mini

Card

BCM94352Z 26th September 2013

DMA –1013 – 0247 - a Denso Corporation Electronic Key Electronic Key 14AHB 8th October 2013

DMA –1013 – 0248 - a Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Smart System Smart System FJ14-1

8th October 2013

DMA –1013 – 0249 - a Fuji Heavy

Industries Ltd.

Immobilizer Smart LF Oscillator SSPIMB02

14th October 2013

DMA –1013 – 0250 - a Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Smart LF Oscillator Smart LF Oscillator SSPLF02

21st October 2013

DMA – 1013 – 0253a Denso Corporation Electronic Key Electronic Key 14AER 11th November 2013

DMA – 1113 – 0254f Canon Inc. Multifunction Printer Facsimile Equipment MX531 11th November 2013

DMA – 1113 – 0255f Canon Inc. Multifunction Printer Facsimile Equipment MX471 11th November 2013


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DMA – 1113 – 0256a Denso Corporation Remote Keyless Entry System (Receiver) RKES RX 13CZY 11th November 2013

DMA – 1113 – 0257c Apple Inc. iPad Air

Tablet with 802/11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth EDR /

Bluetooth Low Energy/ Cellular Radio / UNII

A1474 26th November 2013

DMA – 1113 – 0258c Apple Inc. iPad Mini




DMA – 1113 – 0259c Apple Inc. iPad Air




DMA – 1113 – 0260c Apple Inc. iPad Mini




DMA – 1113 – 0261a Alps Electronic Co., LTD

Passive Entry System (Hand Unit)

Remote Keyless Transmitter TWB1G662 11th July 2012

DMA – 1213– 0263 - a

Johnson Controls Automotive Electronics SAS

Immobilizer immobilizer CMF-IMMO 18th December 2013

DMA - 1213 – 0270e Nintendo of America, Inc

Nintendo 2DS (Handheld Game Device)

Nintendo 2DS (Handheld Game Device)

FTR-001 20th December 2013


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Appendix 4B: Applications for Telecommunications Equipment Dealer License

Appendix 5: Applications for Type B Class License

Type B Class Licenses - Telecommunication Equipment Dealer

Organization Certificate Number Date Issued

Tuner Lifestyles Inc. TD 08130019 03.28.2013

Wikibuli Communication Inc. TD 06130021 06.14.2013

Type B - Class Licenses

CATEGORY Number of Applications

Recommended by NTRC Approved Issued

Maritime Mobile 5 5 5 5

Aeronautical Mobile 0 0 0 0

Amateur Radio 26 26 26 26

Citizen Band Radio 0 0 0 0

Family Radio 0 0 0 0

Total 31 31 31 31


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Appendix 6: Applications for Frequency Authorizations

Frequency Authorizations

` Application Status

Organization Date Received Date Remarks

Wikibuli Communications 20.09.2013

Indigo Asia Services Pte Ltd 19.02.2013

26.02.2013

27.02.2013

Recommended Issued

West Indies Communications Enterprise Ltd (Q95 FM)

19.06.2013 08.07.2013

Recommended Issued

Michael Andrew 25.04.2013 29.08.2013 20.09.2013

Recommended Issued

Appendix 7: Fees Collected

Fees Collected


Category Application Initial Annual Total

Individual $ 1000.00 $ 0.00 $ 2,592,401.00 $ 2,593,401.00

Class $ 61,883.01.00 $ 5,700.00 $ 7,325.00 $ 74,908.01

Frequency Authorization $2,500.00 $ 0.00 $ 9931,277.83 $ 933,777.83

Numbering $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $52,170.00 $52,170.00


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Appendix 8: Financial Statements

National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission

P.O. Box 649 26 King George V Street

Roseau Commonwealth of Dominica

Telephone: + 1767 440 0627 Facsimile: + 1767 440 0835

Email: [email protected] Website: www.ntrcdom.org

Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority

P.O. Box 1886 Vide Bouteille

Castries St. Lucia

Telephone: + 1758 458 1701 Facsimile: + 1758 458 1698

Email: [email protected] Website: www.ectel.int

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.ntrcdom.org/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.ectel.int/

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