Timor-Leste Telecommunications
For information on Timor-Leste Telecommunications contact details, please se the following link:
4.11 Timor-Leste Additional Service Provision Contact List
Timor Telecom (TT) is currently the only Telecommunications
operator for fixed and mobile services of East Timor and was
awarded the concession contract, after an international competition
that was arbitrated by the United Nations and Timorese
Government.
Internet is commercially provided through two established,
government approved operators, Timor Telecom and I-Net.
There are two government departments involved in telecommunications
issues; Department National Information Communications and
Technology (DNICT) and the Communication Regulatory authority
(CRA).
The international prefix for East Timor is 670.
Telephone Services |
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Is there an existing landline telephone network? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Does it allow international calls? (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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On average, number and length of downtime periods |
Interruptions are limited | |
Mobile phone providers (List) |
Yes | |
Estimated availability and coverage (Approximate percentage of national coverage) |
n/a For subscription registration and application with Timor Telecom, simple and straightforward procedure. |
Telecommunication Regulation
Regulations |
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Regulations on usage or import of: |
Yes / No |
Regulating Authority |
Satellite |
Yes |
CRA |
HF Radio |
Yes |
CRA |
UHF/VHF/HF radio: handheld, base and mobile |
Yes |
DNICT |
UHF/VHF repeaters |
Yes |
DNICT |
GPS |
n/a |
n/a |
VSAT |
Yes |
CRA |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required | ||
n/a | ||
Frequency Licenses Required | ||
n/a |
NOTE: Procedure for importation on ICT equipment: Approval from CRA in addition to usual customs procedures.
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
Adapted extracts from Timor-Leste Emergency Telecommunications
Cluster:
Frequency Management VHF & HF
The design of the VHF & HF network utilizes existing frequencies in
use by the UN, the VHF & HF channels utilized by all UN agencies &
NGO’s in Timor-Leste are presented below (exact frequencies are
considered confidential).
* NGO have previously been using VAST communications, they are now
in negotiations with the government of to attain permission for
their continued use.
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
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Organisations |
UNMIT |
UN Agencies |
NGOs |
SOC |
VHF frequencies |
5 Channels | 4 Channels | 3 Channels | 6 Channels |
HF frequencies |
16 Channels | 9 Channels | 7 Channels | None dedicated. |
Repeaters (Locations) |
6 Units | depend on UN | 3 Units | n/a |
VSAT |
Yes –respective departments | Yes –respective departments | * see footnote | n/a |