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Lime Launches Next Generation Network in St. Vincent & The Grenadines On October 10th, 2010 St Vincent and the Grenadines became the first sovereign nation in the world to be Next Generation Network (NGN)-enabled, evolving from a conventional circuit-switched telecommunications network to a total "next-generation" network, installed by LIME, the Caribbean's leading telecoms company. One of the most significant benefits of the Next Generation Network is that St. Vincent and the Grenadines now enjoys Universal Broadband access, as every fixed line customer in the country is able to self-activate Broadband in only a few minutes. With the new NGN network, any fixed line customer in St. Vincent and the Grenadines can, in a few minutes, self-install Broadband service. The NGN with full convergence available to all can accommodate over 25,000 customers. Based on the Internet Protocol (IP) backbone, The Next Generation Network infrastructure is a convergence of Voice and Data, transported over fibre Optics and Microwave, and include upgrades to existing copper lines to deliver broadband Voice over IP (VoIP), Broadband Data and the ability to provide IP television (IPTV) to every fixed line customer. Source | Karib Cable Launches Digital Cable Service On June 7th, 2010 local cable, internet and landline provider Karib Cable launched its Digital Television (DTV) services at ‘Flow’ on James Street, Kingstown. The introduction of DTV in St. Vincent now gives cable customers, apart from better picture quality, over 116 channels to choose from and ten free radio stations. Explaining DTV, Country Manager at Karib Cable Ian Mulhern said, “Digital Television provides improved picture quality, better sound and more TV and radio channels as well as enhanced information services such as onscreen programme guides and high definition TV”. He said that persons with a basic/premium/choice package will get 67 channels and 10 free radio stations for EC$89.99. One of the new channels is a local based channel called the Faith Broadcasting Network while HOT 97.1 FM has a signed on to be broadcasted over the DTV set-up. Apart from the basic package, there are eight additional packages that can be paid for separately. These separate packages are the Sports Package, Movie Package, Entertainment Package, Family Package, International Package and the Adult Package. There is also a Pay Per View Package. All of these packages cost an additional EC$25 each except for the Adult package which will run a customer EC$35. The DTV Services cannot work without a box. Customers are asked to go to Karib Cable’s offices at Frenches Gate and take along a form of ID to collect their boxes. Additional boxes must be paid for. Speaking about the future, Mulherm said that this first box is the first evolution of the new improved devices. He added that other boxes slated to be released in the future will turn your TV into a computer connected to the world-wide-web with the ability to access websites, download content and send emails. He added that soon, High Definition Television (HDTV) will also be an option, along with the possibility of having video on demand and internet protocol television which allows for internet channels being downloaded to your TV for a cost. Source |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 February 2011 18:12 |
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Did you know...  That all resellers of telecommunications equipment (corded & cordless telephones, mobile phones, wireless access points, modems, etc) need to have a dealers' license issued by the NTRC?
That all persons/organizations require clearance for all telecommunications/radio communications equipment before the equipment can me imported into the country? That no telecommunications license is required for online broadcast stations? |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 February 2011 18:13 |
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Resistry of Type Approved Devices |
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Below is a list of all devices which have been type approved by The Commission | Manufacturer | Device | Model | Foreign Certification # | | | | | | | 7 LAYERS | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter | TFWB1U721 & TFWB1U722 | FCC ID:CWTWB1U722 | | | | | | | Alpine Electronics Inc | Bluetooth Module | IAM2.1 BT PWB EU3 | Certified under EU R&TTE | | | | | | | Alps Electric Co. Ltd | Nissan Keyless Transmitter | TWB1U761 | Certified by ETSI | | | Integrated Keyhead Transmitter System | | FCC ID: CWTWB1U733 | | | | | | | Apple Inc | iPhone 3GS | A1303 | FCC ID: BCGA1303A and BCGA1303A | | | iPhone 4 | A1332 | FCC ID: BCG-E2380A and BCG-E2380B | | | | | | | Avaya | Communication Server | CS1000 | FCC ID AVBKF27A18924 | | | | | | | Broadcom | Bluetooth Transceiver Module | BCM92070MD | FCC ID: QDSBRCM1043 | | | | | | | Cambridge Silicon Radio Ltd | BlueSlim Bluetooth Module | BSMAN1 | FCC ID: PIWBSMAN | | | | | | | Centron | Electricity Meter | C1SR | FCC ID: SK9C1A-3 | | | | | | | Continental Automotive Systems US Inc | Remote Keyless Passive Entry Passive Start System | BT4T-15K601-Ax, BT4T-15K601-Bx, BA1T-15K601-Ax | FCC ID: M3N5WY8609 | | | Remote Keyless Passive Entry Passive Start System | 5WY8604, 5WY8606, 5WY8678, 5WY8679 | FCC ID: M3N5WY8434 | | | Remote Keyless Passive Entry Passive Start System transmitter devices | 5WY8512, 5WY8523, 5WY8279 | FCC ID: M3N5WY7909 | | | Remote Keyless Passive Entry Passive Start System transmitter devices | A2C53284422 | FCC ID: M3N5WY8406 | | | Ford Automotive PATS Transceiver | 5WY7703 | FCC ID: M3N5WY7703 | | | | | | | Conti Temic Microelectric | Car Access System | CAS4 | FCC ID: MYTCAS4 | | | | | | | Courier | 56K Business Modem | USR3453C | FCC ID: CJEMUL-35735-M5-E | | | | | | | Delphi Delco Electronic Systems | Electronic Scanning Radar | | FCC ID: L2C0038TR | | | | | | | HON HAI Precision Ind. Co., Ltd | Wifi Module | J27H020 | FCC ID: MCLJ27H020 | | | | | | | Honeywell | Dolphin 99EX Mobile Computer | 99EXLG | FCC ID: HD599EXLG | | | | | | | Hyundai | Digital Car Audio System | AC110CSGN | FCC ID: TQ8-AC110CSAN | | | Digital Car Audio System | AC210CSGN | FCC ID: TQ8-AC210CSGG | | | Digital Car Audio System | AM110IHGN | FCC ID: TQ8-AM1A0IHAN | | | Digital Car Audio System | PA710MDGLBT | FCC ID: TQ8-PA710MDLSB | | | | | | | Intermec Technologies Corporation | Bluetooth Printer | 6822 | FCC ID: HN2-BTM311 | | | Handheld computer | DHIB | FCC ID:EHA-DHIB FCC ID:QIPMC75 | | | | | | | Itron Inc | Mobile Collector Lite | DCU-5310-2 | FCC ID: EO9DCU5310 | | | HHSR3 Radio Module | PNR-0015 | FCC ID: EO9HHSR3 | | | | | | | Juniper Networks | Service Gateway | SRX210 and SRX240 | FCC ID: 6siDWNANSRXT1E1 | | | | | | | Lear Corporation | RF Transmitter remote keyless passive entry / passive start system | 15K601 | certified under the European Community directive 1999/5/EC | | | RF Receiver passive keyless entry and passive start system | 5E0760127 | certified under the European Community directive 1999/5/EC | | | Tire Pressure Monitoring system activator transmitter | KOBT510A | FCC ID: KOBT510A | | | Remote function actuator - passive keyless entry and start system low frequency initiator | 5E0770237, 5E08X0107 | FCC ID: KOBJBG10A | | | Remote function actuator -passive keyless entry and start system low frequency initiator | 5E0770257, 5E08X0107 | FCC ID: KOBJBG10B | | | RF Receiver - passive keyless entry and start system receiver | 5E0760227 | FCC ID: KOBJLR09A | | | RF Transmitter - passive key / customer identification device; a passive keyless entry system transmitter | 5E0B50227 | FCC ID: KOBJTF10A | | | T6 Body Control Module | ZAF6BCM | FCC ID: ZAF6BCM | | | | | | | LG Electronics | Car CD player | LAC1420IWFS, LAC1430EWFS | FCC ID: BEJLACFS | | | | | | | LITE-ON Technology Corporation | 802.11 b/g wireless LAN USB module | WN4300 R | FCC ID: PPQWN4300R | | | | | | | Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Himeji Works | Smart Keyless System transmitter | SKE 11A-03 | FCC ID: WAZX1T768SKE11A03 | | | Smart ECU | SKE-11A-03 | FCC ID: WAZX1T805SKE11A03 | | | Smart Keyless System Receiver | SKE-11A-03 | FCC ID: WAZX1T530SKE11A03 | | | Immobilizer System | IMB111-03 | FCC ID: BGBX1T265IMB11103 | | | Normal Keyless System receiver | SKE 125-01 (XIT854 VARIANT) | FCC ID: WAZX1T854SKE12501 | | | Normal Keyless System transmitter | SKE 125-01 | FCC ID: BGBX1T478SKE12501 | | | Normal Keyless System receiver | SKE 125-01 | FCC ID: BGBX1T412SKE12501 | | | Immobilizer System | IMB111-01 | FCC ID: BGBX1T263IMB11101 | | | Keyless System Hand Unit | SKE13D-01 | FCC ID: WAZSKE13D01 | | | Keyless System Receiver | SKE135-01 | FCC ID: WAZSKE13501 | | | Keyless System LFU | SKE134-01 | FCC ID: WAZSKE13401 | | | Keyless System SSU | SKE133-01 | FCC ID: WAZSKE13301 | | | | | | | Mitsumi Electric Co. Ltd | WiFi module | DWM-W016 | FCC ID: EW4DWMW016 | | | WiFi module | DWM-W004 | FCC ID: EW4DWMW004 | | | Wii Remote | RVL-003 | FCC ID: POO-WC45 | | | Bluetooth Module | WML-C43 | FCC ID: POOWML-C43 | | | | | | | Multi-Tech Systems Inc | USB Portable Modem | MT9234MU | FCC ID: AU7-MM04B9234MU | | | | | | | Nintendo Co Ltd | Portable Game Machine with Wireless LAN | USG001 | FCC ID: BKEUSG-001 | | | Wii Console with Mitsumi Electric Co. Ltd WiFi module | RVL-001 | FCC ID: EW4DWMW016 | | | Wii Console with Hon Hai Precision Ind Co. Ltd (Foxconn) wireless module | RVL-001 | FCC ID: MCLJ27H010 | | | DSI | TWL-001 | FCC ID: MCLJ27H020 | | | Nintendo DSI Handheld game device with new radio module Mitsumi DWM-W024 | TWL-001 | FCC ID: EW4DWMW024 | | | Nintendo DSi (handheld game device) | TWL-001 | FCC ID: EW4DWMW015 | | | DSI XL | UTL - 001 | FCC ID: EW4DWMW024 | | | Nintendo Wii Remote | RVL-036 | FCC ID: YE5-WRIG | | | Nintendo Wii Remote | RVL-036 | FCC ID: POO-WC62 | | | Nintendo 3DS | CTR-001 | FCC ID: EW4DWMW028 | | | | | | | Nortel Networks | Wireless Access Point | 2332-A1 | FCC ID: RVW2332 | | | | | | | Omron Corporation | Keyless Entry system – receiver | G8C-223M-3C | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless Entry system – receiver | G8C-527M | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless Transmitter System for Vehicle | G8C-571M-A | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless entry and immobilizer system installed | G8C-930M | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless entry system installed | G8C-931M | Certified by ETSI | | | Immobilizer system installed | G8C-932M | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless Entry system – transmitter | G8D-520M-A | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless Transmitter System for Vehicle | G8D-571M-A | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless entry system for vehicle | G8D-576M-A | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless Entry system – receiver | G8D-581M-B | Certified by ETSI | | | ECU | G8D-640M-ECU | Certified by ETSI | | | RAM | G8D-640M-RAM-E | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless operation system | G8D-644M-KEY-E | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless operation system | G8D-644M-KEY-E | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless operation system | G8D-644M-KEY-E and G8D-841-ECU-E | Certified by ETSI | | | WCM | G8D-649M | Certified by ETSI | | | Keyless operation system | G8D-841M-ECU-E | Certified by ETSI | | | Wireless control module | G8D-841M-WCM-E | Certified by ETSI | | | Wireless operation control | G8D-841M-WCM-E | Certified by ETSI | | | | | | | Panasonic | Personal Computer | CF-19 | FCC ID: ACJ9TGCF-19D | | | Personal Computer | CF-52 | FCC ID: ACJ9TGCF-527 | | | | | | | Ralink Technolgoy Corporation | IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R WLAN PCI Express 1.1 Half-size Mini Card, Mini card and Express card | RT 3092 | FCC ID: VQF-RT3092 | | | 802.11 b/g/n 1T1 combo card | RT3090BC4 | FCC ID: VQF-RT3090BC4 | | | 802.11a/b/g/n 2T2R combo card | RT3592BC8 | FCC ID: VQF-RT3592BC8 | | | 802.11b/g/n 1T1R WLAN Mini Card | RT5392 | FCC ID: VQF-RT5392 | | | 802.11b/g/n 1T1R WLAN Mini Card | RT3290 | FCC ID: VQF-RT3290 | | | 802.11 b/g/n 1T1R combo card | RT5390BC8 | FCC ID: VQF-RT5390BC8 | | | WLAN Mini Card | RT5392 | FCC ID: VQF-RT5392 | | | PCIe Add-On Card | RT3090PCIE-C1 and RT3090PCIE-C2 | FCC ID: VQF-RT3090PCIE | | | | | | | Realtek | 802.11b/g/n miniCard | RTL8188CE | FCC ID: TX2-RTL8188CE | | | 802.11b/g/n miniCard | RTL8192CE | FCC ID: TX2-RTL8192CE | | | 802.11b/g/n miniCard | RTL8188CEB8 | FCC ID: TX2RTL8188CEB8 | | | | | | | Schrader Electronics | Tire Pressure Monitoring Transmitter | FS1MAF4 | FCC ID: MRXFS1MAF4 | | | | | | | SocketModem | Embedded Analog Modem | MT9234SMI | FCC ID: AU7MM01BMT9234SMI | | | | | | | Sony | Wireless Transceiver | EZW- RT10 | FCC ID: AK8A1368101A | | | Wireless Transmitter | EZW-T100 | FCC ID: AK8A1368100A | | | | | | | Valeo Raytheon Systems, Inc. | Blind Spot Detection System | Gen2 Type C | FCC ID: UR8100261 | | | | | | |
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Click on the statistic to see a graphical representation on the data. | Statistics | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | | Population | | | | | | 104,217 | | Public payphones | | | | | | | | Fixed telephone lines | 22,505 | 22,640 | 22,927 | 22,777 | 23,127 | | | Percent of fixed telephone lines which are residential | 84.38% | 72.38% | 72.12% | 71.86% | 70.99% | | | Percent of fixed telephone lines connected to digital exchanges | | | | | | | | Mobile cellular telephone subscriptions (post-paid + prepaid) | | 87,634 | 110,491 | 130,098 | 121,114 | | | Mobile cellular subscriptions: prepaid subscriptions | | 84,760 | 107,027 | 126,003 | 116,008 | | | Mobile cellular data subscriptions | | | | | | | | Percent coverage of mobile cellular network (population) | | | | | | | | MMS sent | | | | | | | | SMS sent | | | | | | | | Estimated Internet users | 10,000 | 35,000 | 57,000 | 66,000 | | | | Total (fixed) Internet subscriptions | | 5,372 | 8,407 | 9,757 | 11,816 | | | Total fixed broadband Internet subscriptions | | 4,466 | 7,877 | 9,364 | 11,501 | | | Leased line subscriptions | | | | | | | | Rates | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | | Installation fee for residential telephone service | | | | | | $155.00 | | Installation fee for business telephone service | | | | | | $155.00 | | Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge | | | | | | | | Mobile cellular prepaid connection charge | | | | | | | | Monthly subscription for residential telephone service | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $23.46 | $23.46 | $23.46 | | Monthly subscription for business telephone service | $48.00 | $48.00 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 | | Fixed broadband Internet connection charge | | | | | | $80.00 | | Fixed broadband Internet monthly subscription | | | | | | $90.85 | |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 February 2011 18:16 |
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Dealers Registry |
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Below is a list of persons licensed to deal telecommunications equipment in St. Vincent and The Grenadines. | Licencee Name | Licence Address | | | | | Anwar George/George Family Store II | Middle Street, Kingstown | | Advanced Business Sysytems | P.O. Box 2363, Glen, St. Vincent | | At&T Store | P.O. Box 866, Kingstown, St. Vincent | | Alicia C Kirby | P. Box 2452, Kinsgtown, St. Vincent | | Andrew Clarke | P.O. Box 986, Kingstown | | Aubrey Mills | Union Island P.O., Clifton, Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines | | Axis Network | P.O. Box 1747, Kingstown, VC0100, St. Vincent | | Budgmart | P.O. Box 666, Upper Bay Street Kingstown | | C&R Enterprises | Kingstown, St. Vincent | | Cable & Wireless WI Ltd | P.O. Box 103, Halifax Street, Kingstown | | Canute Myers | Campden Park, St. Vincent | | Carlton Findlay | Chateaubelair P.O., Chateaubelair, St. Vincent | | Cindy Cordice Barker | Kingstown P.O., Kingstown, St. Vincent | | Courts St. Vincent Ltd | P.O. Box 257, Bay Street, Kingstown, St. Vincent | | Digiworld Limited | P.O. Box 2168, Sprott Bros Building, Bay Street, Kingstown | | Eric Cato | Georgetown P.O., Dixon Village, St. Vincent | | Esworth Cato | Georgetown P.O., Chilli Village, St. Vincent | | Fred J. Dare & Co. Ltd | P.O. Box 11, Kingstown, St. Vincent | | Glenwin James | Questelles P.O., Questelles, St. Vincent | | Gordon Alexander | Canouan P.O., Canouan, St. Vincent | | Ivo Rodgers | P.O. Box 2098, McCarthy, St. Vincent | | Ivo Carr/Pulse | Halifax Street, Kingstown | | Jax Enterprises Ltd | P.O. Box 769, Middle & Hillsboro Streets, Kingstown | | Julian Philmon Caine | P.O. Box 1254, Cedars St. Vincent | | Karib Cable /Kelcom International Ltd | P.O. Box 1684, Frenches Gate, Kingstown, St. Vincent | | Keethan Awad | Kingstown P.O., Cane Garden, St. Vincent | | Kimberly Latoya Fisher | Campden Park, St. Vincent | | LG Sales Ltd | P.O. Box 1540, Kingstown, St. Vincent | | Lionel Sassine | T/A Najette Fashion, P.O. Box 255, Cane Garden, St. Vincent | | M & M Fashion | Cane Garden, St. Vincent | | M. Moussa and Sons | Upper Middle Street, Kingstown | | Mark Sassine | P.O. Box 255, Egmont Street, Kingstown, St. Vincent | | Missed Calls Techs | Kingstown, St. Vincent | | Neisha Lavia/Island Cloud Realty | Port Elizabeth, Bequia, St. Vincent | | Nader Trading | Upper Bay Street, Kingstown | | R C Enterprises | P.O. Box 842, Kinsgtown, St. Vincent | | Roseman Adams | Clifton, Union Island, St. Vincent | | Samuel Hoyte | Lowmans Hill P.O., Lowmans Hill | | Sunflower Co Ltd | White Chapel, Kingstown | | Tri Star Boutique | P.O. Box 1362, Middle Street, Kingstown | | Vernel Harris | Campden Park, St. Vincent | | Vincyflava | Grenville Street, Kingstown, St. Vincent | |
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