Dominica

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) of Dominica has been established to coordinate an effective regulatory regime to enhance the operation of telecommunications in the interest of the sustainable development of Dominica. The NTRC came into effect following the passing of the Telecommunications Act 2000 No.8 of 2000. Dominica is a signatory to the treaty establishing the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) which was signed in St. George's, Grenada, May 4th. 2000 to promote open competition in telecommunications, to harmonize policies on a regional level for telecommunications, and to provide for a universal service, fair pricing and the use of cost-based pricing methods by telecommunications providers.