The Isle of Man government’s Communications Commission is inviting written responses, by February 11, 2010, as part of a revision of regulation on communications.
The Telecommunications Act dates back to 1984 and the Broadcasting Act has remained largely unchanged since 1993; both were drafted in a largely pre-mobile, pre-digital and pre-Internet age. The Commission is therefore looking to update the Island's communications law in order, in its view, to ensure the Island’s infrastructure remains cutting-edge so as to remain competitive and to develop new wealth-creating industries, as well as to ensure the Island has the best regulatory framework to enable continual development of its communications networks and services for residents, visitors and businesses.
The Commission is therefore recommending an approach modeled around two central principles:
The government considers that this approach will provide “a more certain environment for operators to continue to invest and upgrade communications infrastructure and help stimulate new and innovative services for consumers and businesses alike.”
Adrian Earnshaw, Chairman of the Communications Commission, commented on the government decision:
“Given the current financial challenges we are facing, both globally and those unique to the Island, economic diversification is key and I believe fast and effective modern communications networks and services will underpin the Island’s success in years to come. Effective and forward-looking regulation is therefore vital if the Isle of Man wishes to attract investment and innovation in these areas.”
Carmel McLaughlin, Director of the Communications Commission, added:
“Until a few years ago, there were only two incumbent licensees on the Island – Manx Telecom and Manx Radio. Today, we have two mobile operators (and a third is licensed but not yet operational), five Internet Service Providers and three radio stations – all competing for the attention of a population of just 82,000 people.”
“This competition has undoubtedly brought with it benefits for residents and businesses but the legislation available to the Commission has not evolved to keep pace. This is an opportunity for the Island to create a forward-looking regulatory approach which facilitates cooperation and investment and, ultimately, greater value for the Isle of Man.”
Responses to the consultation, available via the government’s website, will, in part, form the basis for the revision to the Island’s communications regulation, to be debated throughout 2010.
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