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TRC initiates survey to transform VI's telecoms sector

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has launched a Residential Customer Survey, as part of its Industry Review of the Virgin Islands' telecommunications sector. Photo: TRC
The Chief Executive Officer of the TRC, Mr Guy L. Malone, has noted the critical nature of public participation in shaping the industry’s future. Photo: TRC/File
The Chief Executive Officer of the TRC, Mr Guy L. Malone, has noted the critical nature of public participation in shaping the industry’s future. Photo: TRC/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has launched a Residential Customer Survey, as part of its Industry Review of the Virgin Islands' telecommunications sector.

The review, the TRC’s public missive said, aims to assess the industry's progress since its liberalisation in 2006 and to shape a new telecommunications policy that will promote systematic development in the Territory.

The survey, according to TRC, is designed to gather feedback from residential customers to ensure their perspectives are considered in the review process.

As such, TRC has themed the survey "Transforming Telecoms for BVI Residential Customers: Your Voice, Our Future,” with its primary objective of collecting data on purchasing patterns, switching decisions, service preferences, pricing concerns, and key factors influencing consumer choices.

The survey, TRC noted, is expected to take approximately seven minutes to complete, and responses will remain strictly confidential with the results providing valuable insights that will guide the future of telecommunications services in the Virgin Islands.

Meaningful change

Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of the TRC, Mr Guy L. Malone, in making the announcement, noted the critical nature of public participation in shaping the industry’s future, affirming the survey is more than just a feedback mechanism; it is a platform for residents to contribute directly to meaningful changes in the sector.

He noted that customer responses would help identify emerging trends and allow the Commission to adapt to evolving consumer needs.

The survey, according to TRC, will be available from February 7, 2025, to March 7, 2025, with residential customers being able to also access it, via the TRC’s website at www.trc.vg or through links posted on the Commission’s social media platforms, including Facebook and X.

Additionally, to encourage participation, TRC said too, respondents will be entered into a draw for a chance to win prizes.

2 Responses to “TRC initiates survey to transform VI's telecoms sector”

  • Dont need (07/02/2025, 13:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    You don't need a survey because you know full well the sysyem is cheating the people of this territory for a long time and you all did nothing and continue to do nothing about it. You all don't care about what is happening.
  • starlink (07/02/2025, 13:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    When yall or bvi gov made a choice to keep all 3 current tele coms on contract for another 10yrs cuz them doing "good work and their prices are good." i know yall was a set of jokers just talking for talking sake

    why is the bvi internet so expensive compared to other regions?

    i wont deny with fiber we have improved on speeds good enough for domestic use occasionally

    but they need to do better with them pricing and speed packages offered. Then there's there wifi routers which they configured or bought to only have limited range of wifi so they can charge you more if you want to expand the range... they alrdy making 300% profit on us and still want to kill out the consumer

    we need Bring a star link or states tele companies with better service and competitive pricing

    it have outside telecom companies charging low as 25 a month for our speeds then there's one going for 500mbs for $65 that crazy good compared to what we getting


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