Gazette 6555
ORIGINAL PDF ↗GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
N$6.00 | WINDHOEK - 29 March 2018 | No. 6555
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GENERAL NOTICES
- No. 103 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of Regulation 19(1) of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences … 1
- No. 104 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences … 2
- No. 105 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding the Submissions of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs … 4
- No. 106 Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia: Notice in terms of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences … 7
General Notices
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 103 (2018)
NOTICE IN TERMS OF REGULATION 19(1) OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms Regulation 19(1) of the “Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences”, in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice of the following decisions:
Applications to extend period of commencement of telecommunications services
- The Authority resolved to grant Loc8 Mobile CC an extension of eight (8) months, from 7 December 2017, to commence providing commercial telecommunications services in respect of its Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS & ECNS).
- The Authority resolved to grant Mantle Investment (Pty) Ltd an extension of twelve (12) months, from 2 November 2017, to commence providing commercial telecommunications services in respect of its Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Service Licence (ECS & ECNS).
The full reasons for the decision can be requested from the Authority. Further, in terms of section 31 of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009), the Authority may, on its own motion or on a petition filed by an aggrieved party to any proceedings, reconsider any order or decision that it has made, within 90 days from the date of making that decision or issuing that order.
F. KISHI
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 104 (2018)
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulations 11 of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences, as published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the Applicants referred to in the tables below have submitted the following applications to the Authority:
(a) Class Electronic Communications Networks Service Licence
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Namibia Water Corporation Limited |
| Applicant’s Citizenship or place of incorporation | Namibian |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | 100 % |
| Category of Class Telecommunications service applied for | Class Electronic Communications Networks Service Licence |
| Does applicant intend to use spectrum in the provision of the telecommunication service? | No |
| Concise statement on Services intended to be provided | Electronic Communications |
| Description of geographic coverage area(s) | Republic of Namibia or any part thereof |
| Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted? | Yes |
(b) Class Networks Facilities Service Licence (ECNS)
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Sat-Com (Pty) Ltd |
| Applicant’s Citizenship or place of incorporation | Namibian |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | 100 % |
| Category of Class Telecommunications service applied for | Class Network Facilities Service Licence |
| Description of geographic coverage area(s) | Republic of Namibia or any part thereof |
| Proof of Licence Application Fees Paid Up to Date Submitted? | Yes |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.
The Applicants may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from date of notification of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different, and be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be made either physically or electronically -
- by hand to the head offices of the Authority at Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- by post to the head offices of the Authority, Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- by electronic mail to legal@cran.na;
- by facsimile to +264 61 222790; or
- by fax to e-mail to 088642748.
F.K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
No. 105 (2018)
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBMISSIONS OF INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of section 53(10) of the Communications Act, 2009 (Act No. 8 of 2009) read together with regulation 8(1) of the Regulations Regarding the Submission of Interconnection Agreements and Tariffs, published in Government Gazette No. 4714, General Notice No. 126, dated 18 May 2011, herewith gives notice that the following licensees have filed tariffs with the Authority:
- MWireless (Pty) Ltd, as set out in Schedule 1.
- Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, as set out in Schedule 2.
Any person may examine copies of the tariffs at the head offices of the Authority during business hours and copies may be made on payment of a fee determined by the Authority. Copies of the tariffs can also be downloaded from the Authority’s website, www.cran.na, free of charge.
The public may submit in writing to the Authority written comments within fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.
MWireless (Pty) Ltd and Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd may submit, in writing to the Authority, a response to any written comments within fourteen (14) days from the lapsing of the time to submit written submissions.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submissions is made, if different and be clear and concise.
All written submissions and reply comments must be made either physically or electronically –
- by hand to the head offices of the Authority, namely Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- by post to the head offices of the Authority, namely Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- by electronic mail to the following address: legal@cran.na;
- by facsimile to the following facsimile number: +264 61 222790; and
- by fax to e-mail to: 0886550852.
F.K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
SCHEDULE 1
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED TARIFFS BY MWIRELESS (PTY) LTD COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
The following are the proposed tariffs as submitted by African Online:
| Jet Home | Upload/Download | Data Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Home 1 | 1024/1024 | 20 | N$ 649.00 |
| Jet Home 2 | 2048/2048 | 40 | N$ 799.00 |
| Jet Home 5 | 5120/5120 | 100 | N$ 1,199.00 |
| Jet Home 10 | 10240/10240 | 170 | N$ 1,999.00 |
| Jet Business | Upload/Download | Data Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Business 3 | 3072/3072 | 75 | N$ 1,049.00 |
| Jet Business 5 | 5120/5120 | 150 | N$ 1,450.00 |
| Jet Business 10 | 10240/10240 | 250 | N$ 2,399.00 |
| Booster | Price |
|---|---|
| 10Gig Booster pack | N$ 150.00 |
| 20Gig Booster pack | N$ 250.00 |
| 50Gig Booster pack | N$ 500.00 |
| Business Broadband | Upload/Download | Data Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncapped 2Mbps | 2048/2048 | N$ 1,499.00 | |
| Uncapped 3Mbps | 3072/3072 | N$ 1,999.00 | |
| Uncapped 4Mbps | 4096/4096 | N$ 2,499.00 | |
| Uncapped 5Mbps | 5120/5120 | N$ 2,999.00 | |
| Uncapped 10Mbps | 10240/10240 | N$ 4,999.00 |
| Jet Express | Upload/Download | Data Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Express 2 | 2048/2048 | N$ 4,000.00 | |
| Jet Express 5 | 5150/5150 | N$ 9,000.00 | |
| Jet Express 10 | 10240/10240 | N$ 18,000.00 | |
| Jet Express 25 | 25600/25600 | N$ 39,000.00 | |
| Jet Express 50 | 51200/51200 | N$ 76,000.00 |
Please note that the full tariff submission including the terms and conditions and the remedies available to the consumers can be obtained from the Authority.
SCHEDULE 2
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED VSAT TARIFF PACKAGES BY PARATUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS (PTY) LTD COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
OMAJOVA UNCAPPED
| Name | Upload | Download | Up Content | Down Content | CAP limit | Reseller N$ | Retail N$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omajova bronze | 256 kbs | 1024 kbps | 5:1 | 25:1 | Uncapped | 1,090.00 | 1,235.00 |
| Omajova Silver | 256 kbps | 2048 kbps | 5:1 | 25:1 | Uncapped | 1,550.00 | 1,755.00 |
| Omajova Namibia | 512 kbps | 3072 kbps | 5:1 | 25:1 | Uncapped | 2,630.00 | 2,990.00 |
| Omajova Africa | 512 kbps | 4096 kbps | 5:1 | 25:1 | Uncapped | 3,090.00 | 3,745.00 |
| Omajova Gold | 1024 kbps | 10240 kbps | 5:1 | 25:1 | Uncapped | 7,100.00 | 8,600.00 |
| Omajova Platinum | 1024 kbps | 10240 kbps | 3:1 | 25:1 | Uncapped | 8,770.00 | 10,620.00 |
OMAJOVA CAPPED
| Name | Upload | Download | Up Content | Down Content | CAP limit | Reseller N$ | Retail N$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omajova 10 | 1024 kbs | 6144 kbps | 5:1 | 10:1 | 10GB | 855.00 | 952.00 |
| Omajova 20 | 1024 kbs | 6144 kbps | 5:1 | 10:1 | 20GB | 1,626.38 | 1,808.00 |
| Omajova 30 | 1024 kbs | 6144 kbps | 5:1 | 10:1 | 30GB | 2,362.53 | 2,626.00 |
| Omajova 50 | 1024 kbs | 6144 kbps | 5:1 | 10:1 | 50GB | 3,851.95 | 4,280.00 |
| Omajova 80 | 1024 kbps | 6144 kbps | 5:1 | 10:1 | 80GB | 6,163.11 | 6,848.00 |
| Top-Up per GB | 90.00 | 100.00 |
PAY AS YOU GO
| Name | Upload | Download | Up Content | Down Content | CAP limit | Reseller N$ | Retail N$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omajova P-A-Y-G | 1024 kbs | 10240 kbps | 5:1 | 25:1 | 112.50 | 125.00 |
PARATUS VSAT BUSINESS UNCAPPED
| Name | Any Speeds in 64kbps steps | Up Content | Down Content | CAP limit | Reseller N$ | Retail N$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paratus Gold | Per 64kbps Simplex | 1:1 | 1:1 | Uncapped | 619.59 | 688.44 |
| Paratus Silver | Per 64kbps Simplex | 1:3 | 1:3 | Uncapped | 509.63 | 566.25 |
| Paratus Bronze | Per 64kbps Simplex | 1:5 | 1:10 | Uncapped | 177.19 | 196.88 |
| Once Off Costing Options | Retail |
|---|---|
| Yealink cordless phone | N$ 1,386.00 |
| Wireless Access Point | N$ 1,320.00 |
| Hardware Option 1 (1.2m dish, X1 modem, 3W BUC) | N$ 13,100.00 |
| Travel (per Km cost) | N$ 6.00 |
| Installation fee | N$ 1,500.00 |
Terms:
Prices are quoted in Namibian Dollars.
Pricing is based on a 12 month contract and excludes 15% VAT.
The cost of accommodation is excluded from the pricing.
Pricing only includes the wall mount kit and additional work and material will be charged separately.
No. 106 (2018)
NOTICE IN TERMS OF THE REGULATIONS REGARDING LICENSING PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING SERVICE LICENCES AND SPECTRUM USE LICENCES
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, in terms of regulations 11 of the Regulations Regarding Licensing Procedures for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Service Licences and Spectrum Use Licences, as published in Government Gazette No. 4785, General Notice No. 272, dated 29 August 2011 (as amended), herewith gives notice that the Applicants referred to in the tables below have submitted the following applications to the Authority:
a) Application for Spectrum Use License (Temporary Frequency 10 Months)
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd |
| Applicant’s citizenship or place of incorporation | Namibian |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | 100% |
| Type of Service license | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Services (ECS & ECNS) |
| List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies applied for | 2525.000-2535.000 MHz 2645.000-2655.000 MHz |
| List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority | 2525.000-2535.000 MHz 2645.000-2655.000 MHz |
| Description of geographic coverage areas | Republic of Namibia or any part thereof |
| License Fees Outstanding | No |
| Reasons for applying for temporary spectrum for 10 months | To upgrade/migrate old Wimax customers while running old services in parallel, for TD LTE (MOBILE IMT) utilisation |
| Service to be provided using frequency applied for | FIXED/ MOBILE (Imt) |
b) Application for Spectrum Use License
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd |
| Applicant’s citizenship or place of incorporation | Namibian |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | 100% |
| Type of Service license | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Services (ECS & ECNS) |
| List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies applied for | 1745.000-1745.200 MHz 1840.000-1840.200 MHz |
| List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies being considered for assignment by the Authority | 1745.000-1745.200 MHz 1840.000-1840.200 MHz |
| Description of geographic coverage areas | Republic of Namibia or any part thereof |
| License Fees Outstanding | No |
| Service to be provided using frequency applied for | FIXED/ MOBILE (Imt) |
c) Application for Amendment of Spectrum Use License
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Applicant | Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Limited |
| Applicant’s citizenship or place of incorporation | Namibian |
| Percentage of Stock owned by Namibian Citizens or Namibian Companies controlled by Namibian Citizens | 100% |
| Type of Service license | Class Comprehensive Telecommunications Services (ECS & ECNS) |
| List of radio frequencies or groups of radio frequencies submitted for Amendments to the Authority | 2505.000-2525.000 MHz 2625.000-2645.000 MHz |
| Description of geographic coverage areas | National |
| Reasons for the proposed Amendments | Amendment of spectrum licences1 in 2.6 GHz to change licence conditions to allow for TDD LTE (MOBILE IMT) utilisation |
| Service to be provided | MOBILE |
| License Fees Outstanding | No |
The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette.
The Applicants may submit written reply comments within fourteen (14) days from date of notification of the written public comments.
All written submissions must contain the name and contact details of the person making the written submissions and the name and contact details of the person for whom the written submission is made, if different, and be clear and concise.
All written submissions must be made either physically or electronically -
- by hand to the head offices of the Authority at Communication House, 56 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek;
- by post to the head offices of the Authority, Private Bag 13309, Windhoek 9000;
- by electronic mail to legal@cran.na;
- by facsimile to +264 61 222790; or
- by fax to e-mail to 088642748.
F.K. MBANDEKA
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
Footnotes
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Spectrum Use Licence as issued on 13 September 2012, published in Government Gazette 5037. ↩