PURA’s frequency planning management functions are specified in the Communications Act.

PURA is exploring options to enable it have equipment that will provide an automated frequency management system to monitor spectrum interference. In addition, it also intends to acquire monitoring equipment to be used nation wide.

In the mean time, it uses an SMD4DC (spectrum monitoring software for developing countries) database to note spectrum allocations

QOS SURVEYS

Services of the operators are continuously monitored in order to ensure quality as per the license standards. So far PURA conducted a comprehensive QoS survey of Mobile Operators in the coverage area.

The services of the three GSM operators, Gamcel, Africel and Comium were checked in all town and selected major cities throughout the country.

The mobile companies were encouraged to improve their quality of service through expansion of their existing network and system as and

NUMBERING   
The introduction of a New Numbering Plan was necessitated by the liberalization of the telecommunications sector in The Gambia, which resulted in an unprecedented growth of telecommunications services in the country. The growth created a huge demand on the communications numbering resources.

The expectation of more entrants in the market also created a compelling need to revise the previous numbering plan. Entry of other operators in the market is expected to lead to the realization of the Government's objective of ensuring that rural and other less economically lucrative areas are adequately served. Incumbent operators, future entrants and end users require equal and non-discriminatory access to telephone numbers.

Click below to see the Numbering plan of The Gambia

 Telecommunication Sector at a Glance Revised 2 _2_.pdf

 The Telecommunication Sector at a Glance Revised 2nd Qtr 1 _3_ _2_.pdf

The Telecommunication Sector at a Glance Revised 3rd Qtr Draft.pdf

Click here to download the Application Form for Numbering Resource