{"id":481,"date":"2017-05-10T08:51:07","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T08:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.potraz.gov.zw\/?page_id=481"},"modified":"2021-02-12T15:26:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T13:26:16","slug":"private-telecommunication-networks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.potraz.gov.zw\/?page_id=481","title":{"rendered":"Private Telecommunication Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]A Private Telecommunications Network Licence authorises the licensee to construct, operate and maintain private telecommunications network infrastructure that can carry Voice, Video and Data traffic within a closed user group. Private Network traffic must originate and terminate within a closed user group.<\/p>\n

Any connectivity outside the closed user group shall be done through a licenced Public Telecommunications Operator e.g. Public Switched Telecommunications Network (PSTN), Internet Access Provider or Public Mobile Cellular Network.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][toggles style=”default”][toggle color=”Accent-Color” title=”Application Procedure”][vc_column_text]The applicant shall apply in writing to the POTRAZ Director General indicating the licence required.<\/p>\n

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Project Proposal<\/h3>\n

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  1. The applicant shall provide a detailed project proposal for the Private Network. The project proposal shall include the following:\n
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    1. Company background\/Profile<\/li>\n
    2. Justifications for requiring a Private Network instead of using Public Licensed Operators<\/li>\n
    3. Description of the service<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. Nature and purpose of the service to be provided by the Private Network. (Data, Voice Video etc., speeds (Kbps)<\/li>\n
    5. The area of operation of the proposed private network.<\/li>\n
    6. Full details of the premises where the network will be installed.\n
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      1. Technical information<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      2. Detailed description of all technical aspects of the private network<\/li>\n
      3. Configuration of the proposed private telecommunications network.<\/li>\n
      4. Drawings \/Network topology etc.<\/li>\n
      5. Equipment to be used by the applicant<\/li>\n
      6. Attachments to be included on the Application documents\n
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        1. Company registration particulars which include the Certificate of Incorporation, CR14, Government to Government Agreements or International Co-operations agreements (NGO).<\/li>\n
        2. Technical Specifications of the equipment to installed (Manuals or brochures).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The application letter, application forms, project proposal and all the attachments are bound into a booklet (known as application document). A minimum of 10 booklets are required for submission.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” title=”License Fees”][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          <\/td>\nNon-refundable application fees paid on submission of application document.<\/td>\nUS$ 160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\nAnnual Licence Fees<\/td>\nUS$ 2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\nAnnual contribution to the Universal Service Fund<\/td>\nUS$ 1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\nAnnual VSAT Terminal Fees<\/p>\n

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          (Landing Rights)<\/p>\n

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          		Local HUB<\/td>\nUS$\u00a0370<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Foreign HUB<\/td>\nUS$\u00a01,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” title=”Downloads & Application Forms”][vc_column_text]\n