Presentation: Integrating Spectrum Policies for Caribbean ICT Development: The Case of Digital Audio Broadcasting
Presentation to the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, World Telecommunications Day Symposium,
May 17 – 19, 2006, Kingston, Jamaica by Ernest W. Smith, Managing Director
Introduction
As our region moves towards a CARICOM Single Market and Economy, it should be
evident that Information, Communication Technologies, ICTs will play a significant role
in its economic success. Therefore, in order to accelerate the progress to be achieved, as
in other areas such as Standards and Legislation, it is of paramount importance that we as
a region examine and work towards a common or harmonized framework for the
development of ICTs...
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Documents: Technical and Operational Rules for Radio Communication Equipment using the Licence-Exempt Bands
Introduction
The declaration of licence-exempt spectrum in Jamaica is aimed at:
- Encouraging more efficient and creative use of the spectrum,
- Enabling cost effective and innovative technologies, and
- Encouraging competition and the creation of new business opportunities in the delivery of wireless technologies and services.
The realization of these objectives is highly dependent on the proper regulation of the spectrum. The purpose of such regulation is to ensure that users of the designated frequencies do not
interfere with each other or with other licensed users. The licence-exempt frequency bands will
be regulated by controlling the use of the spectrum through technical standards, certification of
the transmission equipment, monitoring and enforcement....[
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