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News about our regulated sectors in Bermuda. Click on each title to open the full article in a new tab.

Google plans a second major subsea cable landing in Bermuda, aimed at deepening the island’s role in global internet infrastructure and earning praise from government officials who said the move proved Bermuda’s growing reputation as a digital gateway.

Subsea cable Sol the first of its kind

Published
July 9, 2025
Google plans a second major subsea cable landing in Bermuda, aimed at deepening the island’s role in global internet infrastructure and earning praise from government officials who said the move proved Bermuda’s growing reputation as a digital gateway.
A directive issued by the home affairs minister to the watchdog for the electricity and communications sectors included “many” items already covered in its work, the organisation said yesterday. The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda added that $90 million-worth of energy cost savings for bill payers demonstrated adherence to its mandate of consumer protection.

RA defends consumer protection efforts

Published
May 31, 2025
A directive issued by the home affairs minister to the watchdog for the electricity and communications sectors included “many” items already covered in its work, the organisation said yesterday. The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda added that $90 million-worth of energy cost savings for bill payers demonstrated adherence to its mandate of consumer protection.
A “milestone” moment in efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels has been reached as a procurement process for the country’s first offshore wind project was launched by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda.

RA launches procurement process for Bermuda’s first offshore wind project

Published
May 5, 2025
A “milestone” moment in efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels has been reached as a procurement process for the country’s first offshore wind project was launched by the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda.

Regulated Sectors

The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (the RA) regulates Bermuda’s Electronic Communications, Electricity and Submarine Cables sectors.

As an independent regulatory body, we promote fair business practices, protect consumer and industry stakeholders, and encourage innovation and integrity in these markets.

We also:

  • Promote sustainable competition in the telecommunications sector, covering services such as fixed and mobile telephone, long distance, internet access and subscription television and
  • Regulate electricity licencees to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2016.

How we regulate

Regulatory authorities around the world use specific procedures to create and implement regulations. The procedures available to the RA include:

  • General Determinations
  • Orders
  • Directions
  • Decisions
  • Advisory Guidelines
  • Investigations
  • Enforcements

Decision-Making

The RA’s Team of subject matter specialists conducts technological, economic and market analysis to provide the Board of Commissioners with robust, independent information, for consideration in their decisions and rulings.

For more information about each sector, access our pages on Electricity, Electronic Communications and Submarine Communications Cables.