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Ecuador Implements New Regulation for Subscription-based Telecommunications Services

Published /Ecuador

Introduction

On May 9, 2016, the Ecuadorian Agency of Regulation and Control of the Telecommunications published in the Official Register #749 Resolution 05-03-ARCOTEL-2016, titled "Regulation for the Provision of Telecommunication and Broadcasting Services by Subscription."

Services Included

Some of the subscription services covered by this regulation are:

  • Advanced Mobile Services (SMA)
  • Advanced Mobile through Mobile Virtual Operator (OMU)
  • Telecommunications via satellite
  • Audio and video by subscription
  • Internet access

Technical Requirements

In the regulation annex, ARCOTEL specifies all the technical requirements and the authorized bands for the use of each regulated service.

Ecuador Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyARCOTEL (Agencia de Regulación y Control de las Telecomunicaciones)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityIndefinite
Application LanguageSpanish
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementNo testing required

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