UHF band gives these governments the ability to respond to the changing needs of their citizens”. The GSMA went on to say: sub-700MHz band is now available for mobile in “The markets covering more than half the population of the Americas and, in addition, several major markets within the Indian subcontinent announced their intention to use part of this band for mobile broadband.” This momentum all started at the CITEL meeting where Caribbean countries came together for a common cause – CANTO was a driving force. Ladies and gentlemen CANTO Lobbying works! – Another achievement - Unsolicited Texts CANTO encouraged – the BVI Regulator to accept a voluntary code of practice rather than introducing new regulation. Background: After a meeting between the Regulator and the operators (Digicel, Lime and CCT) it was agreed that a voluntary code of conduct would be used where operators would liaise and come up with an industry solution informing customers of their ability to opt out of receiving marketing texts. In fact the Regular is here in the audience – I would like to recognize and thank Mr. Guy Malone, CEO BVI Regulator for his support to CANTO over many years. Guy could you stand please? (Please show your appreciation). Guy has been attending CANTO for more than 25 years. CANTO was involved in an industry led solution with the Regulator rather than introducing new regulation. This initiative was supported by the CANTO regulatory working committee. Ladies and gentlemen this is what can happen when you build relations with all of our stakeholders. Building relations is paramount for the CANTO organisation. In terms of building relationships we are actively seeking new partnerships which ties into our theme: Inspiring ICT Innovations:
UHF band gives these governments the ability to respond to the changing needs of their citizens”. The GSMA went on to say: “The sub-700MHz band is now available for mobile in markets covering more than half the population of the Americas and, in addition, several major markets within the Indian subcontinent announced their intention to use part of this band for mobile broadband.” This momentum all started at the CITEL meeting where Caribbean countries came together for a common cause – CANTO was a driving force. Ladies and gentlemen – CANTO Lobbying works! Another achievement - Unsolicited Texts – CANTO encouraged the BVI Regulator to accept a voluntary code of practice rather than introducing new regulation. Background: After a meeting between the Regulator and the operators (Digicel, Lime and CCT) it was agreed that a voluntary code of conduct would be used where operators would liaise and come up with an industry solution informing customers of their ability to opt out of receiving marketing texts. In fact the Regular is here in the audience – I would like to recognize and thank Mr. Guy Malone, CEO BVI Regulator for his support to CANTO over many years. Guy could you stand please? (Please show your appreciation). Guy has been attending CANTO for more than 25 years. CANTO was involved in an industry led solution with the Regulator rather than introducing new regulation. This initiative was supported by the CANTO regulatory working committee. Ladies and gentlemen this is what can happen when you build relations with all of our stakeholders. Building relations is paramount for the CANTO organisation. In terms of building relationships we are actively seeking new partnerships which ties into our theme: Inspiring ICT Innovations:
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