The current Universal Service Fund (USF) stands at $148,344,602 according to TATT’s 2021 annual report.
Mr Prescod will now lead the Telecommunication Authority’s Technology and Engineering Division.
In response to questions requesting documents detailing the Minister’s authorisation and the open tendering procedure, TATT responded that “The documents do not exist.”
The new TATT directors are Mr. Nikolaiski Ali, Mrs. Kalana Prince-Wilson, Mr. Devon Seale, Mr. Rhondall Feeles and Mr. Nigel Cassimire.
“Citizens should not be forced, frustrated or blackmailed into staying with a telecommunications provider because of fear of inconvenience or uncertainty.” – Justice Seepersad.
It is to be noted that the Court made no mandatory order against TSTT. The Court granted none of the relief sought by CCTL.
In delivering his judgement Justice Seepersad noted that the Court is satisfied that TATT acted within its statutory mandate and displayed procedural fairness.
The initiative will provide low-cost wired broadband solutions, low cost-wireless solutions such as Mi-Fi devices and data-SIMs and low-cost tablet solutions.
Where was all this effort and concern about policing IP infringements was when the livelihoods of calypsonians and soca artistes was being yanked from their pockets by widespread roadside piracy of their music?
TATT is governed by procurement rules, which require a competitive bidding and tendering process that is supposed to be documented and accessible to the public.
Questions posed to the Telecommunications Authority about a $15 million purchase announcement and the regulations in the Telecommunications Act that govern the spending related to the Universal Service Fund.
By the second week of isolation, TSTT has successfully transitioned 82 per cent of its staff to working from home. That internal transition experience may provide the company with another asset.
Out of the eight TATT award categories, Flow submitted five entries. The judging panel adjudged Flow top honours in three.
“TATT did a great job. This is one of the more operational regulators I’ve ever worked with.” – Jabbor Kayumov
