Creation of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) of the Bahamas / International Telecommunication Union.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Telecommunication Union, author, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Competition.

Competition--Social aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Other Title:

Creation of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : International Telecommunication Union, 2014.

Summary:

This report reviews the electronic communications and broadcasting sector reform that led to the creation of the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Contents:

Introduction

Background to the 2009 regulatory reform initiative and the creation of URCA

Creation of URCA: mandate and powers

Privatization of BTC and liberalization of the mobile cellular market

Role of URCA in the regulation of privacy and data protection

Role of URCA in stimulating broadband uptake and fostering innovation in applications and services

Conclusions.

Notes:

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