About us - Telecom and Space
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Division of Telecom and Space Mandates:
- Frame telecommunications policies, legislation, regulations, standards and plans
- Develop space law, policies and regulations
- Lead agency for coordination and implementation of space program and activities
- Focal Administration for satellite filings and frequency coordination in consultation with BICMA
- Coordinate resources allocated through Satellites
- Liaise with International Space Organizations
- Conduct research on space technologies used for space programs
- Conduct research work on Space and Satellite applications
- Implement developmental projects
- Implement the action plans in the Bhutan Telecommunications & Broadband Policy 2014
- Radiofrequency Spectrum plan, management & coordination (GSM, 2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi, WiMax, Satellite, Microwave)
- Emergency communications
- Carry out research and recommend on emerging technologies
- Liaise with BICMA and private sector
- Coordinate with regional and international telecommunications bodies (APT, ITU, ISOC, ITSO)