Spectru online - no. 170 - March 2016 (Monthly Newsletter)
Spectru is the monthly bulletin of ANACOM, whose most recent edition, for March 2016, may be consulted electronically here.
Preliminary results of the consultation on the review of the wholesale roaming market
European Commission announces preliminary results of the consultation which took place between 26 November 2015 and 18 February 2016.
Antitrust: Sector inquiry into e-commerce
Initial findings released by the EC from the inquiry indicate that geo-blocking is widespread in the EU.
ITU World Telecommunications Standardisation Assembly
Taking place from 25 October - 3 November 2016 in Tunisia.
SMS-based VAS - Suspension of use of access codes 68954 and 68955 allocated to Euro da Sorte
Suspension approved by ANACOM decision of 22 March 2016.
DTT signal availability close to 100% with high levels of stability reported in 4th quarter 2015
Highest levels of availability in districts of Viana do Castelo, Portalegre and Guarda.
Operators and providers - updated information
The Gowireless changes company name to Gotelecom.
60% of fixed broadband users in Portugal have accesses of over 30 Mbps and 30% have 100 Mbps or more
At the end of 2015, optical fibre (FTTH/B) already made up 26.6% of fixed broadband accesses, and was the technology that contributed most to the growth reported in total accesses.
17th BEREC roaming specification model
Responses to the questionnaire by 30th April 2016.
International Activity - updated information
Updated information on the latest meetings that ANACOM has attended in BEREC, CEPT, EU, ITU and UPU.
List of operators in activity
Updated information on operators and providers of electronic communications and postal services in activity on 4th quarter 2015.
European Commission launches consultation on fixed and mobile termination rates
Online questionnaire - closes 7 June 2016.
Review of the analysis of the markets for wholesale local access provided at a fixed location and wholesale central access at a fixed location for mass-market products - deadline extension
ANACOM approves extension to the public consultation until 06 April 2016.
Workshop ''Study on content and application services (OTT)''
Taking place on 29 March 2016, in Lisbon, organised by ANACOM.
Consultation on analysis of the market of high-quality electronic communications at a fixed location
Contributions may be sent up until 28 April 2016.
End of restrictions on operations in the 800 MHz frequency band
MEO, NOS and Vodafone notified of ANACOM decision approved on 10 March 2016.
Vodafone - Closure of procedure to examine request for temporary licencing from Vodafone for the 900 MHz band
Decision approved by ANACOM on 10 March 2016.
ANACOM imposes obligation to extend mobile broadband coverage to a further 588 parishes
The goal of ANACOM's decision is to bring mobile broadband to more people and to areas where it would be more difficult to achieve coverage if operators were left to act based purely on commercial interests.
NOS exempted from contributing to the universal service compensation fund
Exemption granted on contribution concerning CLSU 2014 (period following designation of the universal service provider by public tender) approved by ANACOM decision of 25 February 2016.
Celebration of World Consumer Rights Day
Took place on 15 March 2016.
Expiry of obligations imposed on MEO in the wholesale market of television broadcasting services via analogue terrestrial networks
Final decision of ANACOM approved on 3 March 2016.
Determination of coverage speeds in 800 MHz frequency band
Decision approved on 3 March 2016 determined coverage speeds to be achieved by MEO, by NOS and by Vodafone Portugal.
Subscription TV service reports growth above the average of the last five years
In 2015, more subscribers to the subscription TV service used the different features of the service - about 67% of subscribers used at least one of the features available.
Results of 26th BEREC plenary
Taking place on 25-26 February 2016, in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
OECD releases broadband statistics
Data published with reference to June 2015.
Operators and providers - updated information
Declaration issued for the provision of electronic communications and new address of company T- Systems ITC Iberia (Sucursal em Portugal).
Transfer of right of use of frequencies from Rádio Castrense
The radio broadcaster states intention to transfer its right of use of frequencies to Cortiçol.
Transfer of right of use of frequencies from Globinóplia
The radio broadcaster states intention to transfer its right of use of frequencies to PopQuestion.
Trends in ported numbers - updated information
Updated information on the monthly trends in ported numbers, February 2016.
Operators and providers - updated information
New address of Companhia I.B.M. Portuguesa, S.A..
ANACOM instigated proceedings in 429 administrative offence cases in 2015
In 2015, rulings were decided in 389 cases, an increase of 8% over the previous year. Of the total, 290 cases concluded with the imposition of sanctions.
BEREC publishes 16th international roaming report
Report presents data compiled between April and September 2015.
Portugal ranked 14th most digital country in EU
European Commission publishes the results of 2016 Digital Economy and Society Index.
Report ''Trends in telecommunications prices - January 2016''
ANACOM publishes information on trends in telecommunications prices in January 2016.
Number of customers receiving bundles of services increases 10% in 2015
Triple-play remains the most common bundle combination in 2015, making up 41.6% of the total, followed by quintuple-play with 38.4%.
Legislation - information update
Administrative Rule No. 21/2016, establishes the way ANACOM's net results for 2014 are allocated and approves the amendment to the respective budget for 2016.
Regulation governing operation of the radio data transmission system (RDS) - public consultation
Draft Regulation submitted to consultation -closes 08 April 2016.
Regulation approved for the issuance of inspector identity cards
By decision of 11 February 2016, ANACOM approves inspector's identity card model.
ITU competition for young innovators - 2016 edition
Entries to the 'ITU Telecom World: Young Innovators Competition' close 22 March 2016.
Report on over-the-top services
ANACOM publishes information on the use of Internet-based instant messaging and voice/video calls.
Spectru online - no. 169 - February 2016 (Monthly Newsletter)
Spectru is the monthly bulletin of ANACOM, whose most recent edition, for February 2016, may be consulted electronically here.
ANACOM carried out over 7 thousand enforcement actions in 2015
ANACOM carried out over 7 thousand actions to inspect the conduct of market agents and the conditions of radio spectrum use.
ANACOM's website receives more than 800,000 visits in 2015
See statistics on visits to ANACOM's website in 2015.
Renewal of rights of use of frequencies allocated in 2100 MHz band for terrestrial electronic communication services - final decision
ANACOM decision of 18 February 2016 approves renewal of Rights of Use of Frequencies allocated to NOS, MEO and Vodafone Portugal.
Workshop - ''Study on substitutability between fixed broadband and mobile broadband''
Taking place on 15 March 2016, in Lisbon, organised by ANACOM.
Online Dispute Resolution - European Commission
The European Commission launches a dispute resolution platform for goods and services purchased online.
Report reveals challenges for the postal sector in Europe
ERGP report assesses European postal market between 2008 and 2014.
26th plenary meeting of BEREC
Taking place on 25 and 26 February in Rotterdam (Netherlands).
