Latest News & Updates
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Information Notice: Gas Price Review
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
ConsumerOn 10th May 2021 the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority’s Decision Notice 2021/01 regarding the Gas (Tariff Fixing) Regulations 2021 came into force. In its Decision the Authority committed to "conduct a review should a ‘material event’ arise".
On 9th August 2021 the Authority received a request from Manx Gas to carry out such a review in response to a significant increase in the gas commodity price over the course of the year to date and projected prices for the foreseeable future.
The full Information Notice can be viewed here.
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Consultation on Gas Sector Regulation
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
ConsumerIn this Consultation the Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority (the Authority) sets out its preliminary views on detailed price controls to replace the Gas (Tariff Fixing) Regulations 2021.
It was noted at the time of introduction that these Regulations were only a temporary consumer protection measure and that the Authority would put in place more detailed and balanced measures which aim to balance consumer protection with the need for a sustainable gas sector on the Island. It has been made clear that the Decisions that will be made in this process will form the foundation of the regulatory framework for the Island’s gas sector going forward.
The consultation is available to view in our Publication Library here; the consultation closes on 7th September.
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Reminder: Planned Work at Jurby
Friday, August 6, 2021
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority was notified of planned maintenance work to the mast in Jurby, which may affect some viewers' television reception in the north of the island.
This is a reminder that planned maintenance is scheduled to take place in the early hours of the morning (from midnight to 2am) of Monday 9th August 2021.
Further updates and advice will be provided in the Latest News section of this website as they become available.
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Planned Work at Jurby
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority has been notified of planned maintenance work to the mast in Jurby, which may affect some viewers' television reception in the north of the island.
Planned maintenance is scheduled to take place in the early hours of the morning (from midnight to 2am) of Monday 9th August 2021.
Further updates and advice will be provided in the Latest News section of this website as they become available.
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Update on Disruption to Freeview Television
Monday, July 26, 2021
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority (CURA) were made aware of a problem on the west of the island with disruptions to Freeview television stations. We worked with mast operators and engineers to investigate and fix this issue.
The Authority can confirm that all issues have since been resolved and viewers on the west of the island who previously had issues with their televisions should now be able to receive all available channels.
We would like to thank affected viewers for their patience and understanding whilst we investigated and resolved the issue.
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Disruption to Freeview Television Stations Update
Monday, July 26, 2021
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority (CURA) is aware of a problem on the west of the island with disruptions to Freeview television stations. We are continuing to work with mast operators to resolve this issue. We advise that viewers do not retune their televisions.
Further updates and advice will be provided in the Latest News section of this website as they become available. In the meantime we would like to thank affected viewers for their continued patience and understanding.
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Disruption to Freeview Television Stations
Friday, July 23, 2021
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority (CURA) is aware of a problem on the west of the island with disruptions to Freeview television stations. We are currently working with mast operators to resolve this issue.
Further updates and advice will be provided in the Latest News section of this website as they become available. In the meantime we would like to thank affected viewers for their patience and understanding.
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Response to Gas Sector Regulation: Implementation of Price Controls Consultation
Friday, May 14, 2021
ConsumerThe Authority has published a Response to Gas Sector Regulation: Implementation of Price Controls Consultation (03/21).
Responses received during the consultation period are available to view through our Publication Library
The Response to Consultation is available to view here.
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Notice of Application for Broadcasting Licence
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
ConsumerThe Communications and Utilities Regulatory Authority (the Authority) gives notice that an application has been received for an additional FM radio station on the Island. The Authority has not made any determination as to whether it would be appropriate to award an additional FM licence.
The Authority invites representations on the above in order to inform its decision making. Any representations should be made by 8th June 2021.
The Public Notice is available to view here.
A non-confidential version of the application is available to view here.
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Publication of the Authority's Work Plan 2021-22
Thursday, April 22, 2021
ConsumerThe Authority has published its Annual Work Plan for 2021-22.
The document is available to view here.