Latest News & Updates
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08/24: Investigation into Manx Telecom’s alleged non-compliance with Universal Service Obligations for the provision of telephony services and associated tariffs
Thursday, April 11, 2024
IndustryThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority (the Authority) has opened an investigation into Manx Telecom’s alleged non-compliance with its Universal Service Obligations for the provision of telephony services and associated tariffs.
Manx Telecom has Universal Service obligations (USO) to uphold, which not only ensure that Manx consumers can have access to telephony services regardless of which communications provider they subscribe to for other services, but also ensure that all consumers pay fair, uniform prices for their service.
The Authority has formally requested that Manx Telecom provide further information in connection with this investigation and will issue a further notice regarding the investigation and its findings in due course.
Further information can be found in Information Notice 08/24 which can be viewed using this link.
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Broadcasting Licence Consultation
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
IndustryThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority (the Authority) has published its Broadcasting Licence Consultation.
To read the document please click this link.
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Direction to Manx Telecom to Fulfil Access Request
Thursday, February 8, 2024
IndustryOn the 31st January 2024 the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority (the Authority) issued a Direction to Manx Telecom Limited (Manx Telecom) requiring it to fulfil its regulatory obligations in respect of an Access Request from Sure (Isle of Man) Limited to enable interconnection with BT's sub-sea cable, which terminates in Manx Telecom's premises.
Manx Telecom has further been Directed to conclude the implementation of the Access Request as soon as possible and in any case no later than 3 months from the 31st January 2024.
The full Direction (Publication Number 03/24), which includes the Authority's consideration of this matter, is located in the Authority's publication library. To read the full Direction please click this link.
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Electrical Mast Maintenance - Beary Park - 16th January 2024
Thursday, January 11, 2024
IndustryThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has been notified of planned essential electrical maintenance work to the television mast in Beary Park. Due to the work being undertaken the mast will be subject to a complete shutdown.
The planned maintenance is expected to take place between 9am - 4pm on Tuesday 16th January 2024.
Further updates will be published if there are any changes to the works
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01/24: Manx Telecom Proposal Notice Direction To Fulfil Access Request
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
IndustryThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has proposed to issue a Direction to Manx Telecom requiring it to fulfil its obligations in respect of an access request.
The Proposed Notice 01/24 is located in our publication library.
To read the notice please click this link.
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TV Mast Maintenance - Jurby, Kimmeragh and Laxey
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
IndustryThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has been notified of planned essential electrical maintenance work to the television masts to the Laxey, Jurby and Kimmeragh masts which may affect some viewers' television reception.
The planned maintenance will take place between 9am - 5pm on Tuesday 9th January 2024 and Friday 19th January 2024.
Further updates will be published if there are any changes to the works
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2023 Broadcasting Survey Report: Analysis and Findings
Friday, January 5, 2024
IndustryIn 2023, CURA conducted market research to gather information from both consumers and business to assess the current engagement with local broadcasting and methods of consuming this media. A second objective was to understand listeners’ attitudes towards, and expectations of, local radio.
The Business survey was to provide insight behind business advertising on local radio.
Following the collation of data and responses received CURA has produced a Local Broadcasting Report - Survey analysis and findings.
The raw data for both surveys will be published on CURA’s website early next week.
You can view our report by clicking the link.
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27/23: Information Notice For Gas Tariff Implementation
Thursday, December 28, 2023
IndustryThe Authority has today issued Information Notice 27/23 in respect of the Gas Tariff Implementation date. This can be viewed following this link.
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26/23: Information Notice: December 2023 Gas Tariff Review
Thursday, December 21, 2023
IndustryThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has today published its Information Notice 26/23 relating to a gas tariff review. The information notice can be found in our publication library using this link.
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25/23: Response to Consultation: Cost of Debt and Working Capital Allowance for the Gas Sector
Thursday, December 21, 2023
IndustryThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has today published its response to the Cost of Debt and Working Capital Allowance for the Gas Sector Consultation.
The response to the Consultation can be found in our publication library using this link.