Vanterpool Challenges TRC to ‘step up’



Speaking at a presentation ceremony held by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) on May 30, 2013 at Maria’s by the Sea, Hon. Vanterpool told the Commission that their mandate would be to work very closely with all of the providers in the Territory.
He urged them to, “see to it that they step up their game, and elevate the Territory of the Virgin Islands on the world stage, as far as technological advances in telecommunications are concerned.”
The Minister also insisted that this be done at an affordable cost.
Noting the time that he has since entered office, Hon. Vanterpool said the time is now far spent for some action in this regard. “This Government is expecting results from the telecoms sector now, not two or three years from now,” Hon. Vanterpool stated.
He called on the TRC and other players in the industry to move swiftly and to do everything within their ambit to ensure that the Government, the business community, residents and persons who visit the Virgin Islands for business or pleasure, have affordable access to, and can benefit from the latest available telecommunications products and services.
Speaking specifically to service providers, the Minister noted that he wished to see technology improved to a standard where the Territory is competitive worldwide and could offer customers the highest level of internet service in terms of speed, accuracy and modernisation.
According to the Works Minister, the local economy must be able to potentially attract world class businesses, and support those already within the Territory.




25 Responses to “Vanterpool Challenges TRC to ‘step up’”
food prices, property taxes? Can we have a lower
crime rate?
The prices we pay for Cable/Internet/Mobile services we should be zipping along at speeds comparable to that of South Korea and enjoying spot on cell service. But this ain't 1995 no more, you know. There are alternatives and we the people will find and embrace them and lessen their revenue provided them ain't step up.