* NCC to investigate major telecoms operators Sep 10, 2009
Article 67 in the Telecommunication Act (qHk) states that operators can be fined between NT$30,000 and NT$300,000 if the operational plan is not approved by the administrative authority. This story has been viewed 298 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* NCC backtracks after China Times ads Jun 4, 2009
We have begun to amend the regulations in the Broadcasting and Television Act, Cable Television Act [usqk] and Telecommunication Act [qHk] as part of the commissions endeavor to assist media in developing the infrastructure needed in the age of digital convergence, Lee said. Meanwhile, Premier Liu Chao-shiuan (B) yesterday commented on the NCC controversy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* NCC battles proposal to limit wireless stations May 6, 2009
National Communications Commission (NCC) spokesperson Lee Ta-sung (jC) said yesterday that the commission would continue communicating with lawmakers serving on the Transportation Committee about an amendment to the Telecommunication Act (qHk) that would limit buildings to housing three base stations for mobile phones. The amendment to Article 32 of the act passed its first reading last month. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* NCC calls on Chunghwa to end Internet services dispute Apr 10, 2009
The commission would launch an investigation into this incident, Lee said, adding that the NCC would focus on whether Chunghwa had abused its dominant market status or if Taiwan Fixed Network had violated the Telecommunication Act (qHk). Taiwan Fixed Network could be fined between NT$100,000 and NT$500,000 for infringing regulations, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
TRANSCORP hands off NITEL in June Feb 26, 2009
Chairman, Senate Committee on Communications, Sylvester Anyianwu, said the Senate was in the process of amending the Telecommunication Act, to improve the quality of services provided by the operators. He appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the operators, adding that competition would force down the prices of telecom services. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
