What is the Cook Islands telecommunications policy?

The draft policy sets out the Government’s plans to open up the Cook Islands telecommunications market to competition. The draft legislation that will give effect to this Policy — the Competition and Regulatory Authority Bill 2019 and the Telecommunications Bill 2019 — has been released for public consultation.

How does telecommunication work in the Cook Islands?

Like most countries and territories in Oceania, telecommunications in the Cook Islands is limited by its isolation and low population, with only one major television broadcasting station and six radio stations. However, most residents have a main line or mobile phone.

What is the Cook Islands telecommunications market competition policy 2019?

The draft Cook Islands Telecommunications Market Competition Policy 2019 was published in May 2019. The draft policy sets out the Government’s plans to open up the Cook Islands telecommunications market to competition.

Does Cook Islands have a phone?

However, most residents have a main line or mobile phone. Its telecommunications are mainly provided by Telecom Cook Islands, who is currently working with O3b Networks, Ltd. for faster Internet connection.

When did iGaming start in the Cook Islands?

The internet was first setup in the Cook Islands in 1995 by Casinos of the South Pacific (also the first iGaming license in the country). Donald Wright and his nephew Darren Wright set up a 256K connection in Telecom Cook Islands facilities, connected to Telecom New Zealand. The Cook Islands are one of the birthplaces of the iGaming industry.

How many radio stations are there in the Cook Islands?

The Cook Islands uses the country calling code +682. There are six radio stations in the Cook Islands, with one reaching all islands. As of 1997 there were 14,000 radios. Cook Islands Television broadcasts from Rarotonga, providing a mix of local news and overseas-sourced programs. As of 1997 there were 4,000 television sets.