5. Accomplishments since 2011 Since the 2011 National ICT Policy was approved, a substantial number of reform measures has been implemented. A new regulatory framework has been set up and is working as intended (see items marked with * in the following list). Accomplishments since 2011 include: Passing the new Communications Act (2013) to establish a new framework for an open competitive market, and the subsequent amendment of that Act in 2016 to address perceptible shortfalls realised during implementation and enforcement of the Act*. Reform and commencement of the institutional strengthening of the telecommunications regulator’s office. The Telecommunications Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is now reconstituted as the Communications Commission of Kiribati (CCK) in accordance with the Act. The Commission has also developed a comprehensive set of rules and operating procedures*. Issue of a replacement operating licence to TSKL by CCK, in accordance with the Act, * CCK has developed and issued Rules in accordance with the Act * Institutional strengthening of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Transport and Tourism Development (MICTTD) through the establishment of a Telecommunications Policy Analyst Sale of the assets of Government-owned Telecom Services Kiribati Limited (TSKL) to Amalgamated Telecommunications Holdings Limited of Fiji, accompanied by transfer of the existing staff to the new company. The company is now known as Amalgamated Telecommunications Holdings Kiribati Limited (ATHKL or just ATH). Issue of an individual licence to ATHKL to operate a communications network and provide services.* Increase in the number of mobile subscribers from about 12,000 to 51,000 Launch of 3G mobile services in South Tarawa in 2013 and Kiritimati in 2014 Launch of 4G mobile service in South Tarawa from the Bairiki site in 2013, at the same time as the launch of 3G service Issue of licensees to provide communications networks and services, and television and ISP services as follows* Consumer Protection Rules specifying procedures for addressing address consumer complains; Type Approval Rules to set standards for telecommunication devices to be used in Kiribati, Radiocommunication Rules, Licensing Rules for Communications Networks and Services, Universal Service Rules, National National Numbering Rules based on 8-digit telephone numbers and Interconnection Rules. Kiribati National ICT Policy 2019 9