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Telephone Services |
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Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes |
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Does it allow international calls? |
N/A |
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On average, number and length of downtime periods |
Variable, irregular and intermittent shut-offs |
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Mobile phone providers |
N/A network irregular and intermittent shut-offs, limited coverage SIM cards easily available |
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Estimated availability and coverage |
N/A |
Telecommunication Regulation
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Regulations |
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Regulations on usage or import of |
Yes / No |
Regulations |
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Satellite |
Yes |
Signatory of Tampere convention |
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HF Radio |
Yes |
Signatory of Tampere convention |
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UHF/VHF/HF radio: handheld, base and mobile |
Yes |
Signatory of Tampere convention |
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UHF/VHF repeaters |
Yes |
Signatory of Tampere convention |
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GPS |
Yes |
Signatory of Tampere convention |
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VSAT |
Yes |
Signatory of Tampere convention |
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Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
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Government to be consulted and official request sent through the Emergency cell with copy to the Ministry of Defense. |
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Frequency Licenses Required |
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Government to be consulted and official request sent through the Emergency cell with copy to the Ministry of Defense. |
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Can Communication equipment (i.e. satellite and radio) be imported? |
Yes |
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If "yes" What are the regulations? |
Signatory of Tampere convention |
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What other UN-Agencies are having communication systems established and to what extent? |
UNDP |
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Can WFP tap into these resources? |
Yes |
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Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
UNDP have established communications systems which can be used by WFP. For information, contact William Purple.
For information on Brinland Telecommunications contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Brinland Government Contact List
