Venezuela’s National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) has officially revoked the administrative licenses of SuperCable ALK Internacional SA, effectively ending the company’s authorization to operate in the country.
The decision follows an extensive administrative and legal review, during which Conatel identified significant operational irregularities.
Despite the revocation, the regulatory body has granted SuperCable a 60-day transition period to continue limited operations. This measure aims to ensure that affected users can smoothly migrate their services to other authorized providers without disruption.
According to Conatel, SuperCable ALK Internacional SA ceased its telecommunications services without prior notice to the regulatory body or its customers, violating compliance obligations.
Authorities confirmed that the company was given ample opportunity to present its defense under Venezuela’s legal framework, including the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Organic Law of Administrative Procedures, and the Organic Law of Telecommunications.
However, the investigation revealed a persistent pattern of non-compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, ultimately leading to the sanction.
Regulatory Challenges in the Venezuelan Telecom Industry
Venezuela’s telecommunications industry operates under a heavily regulated framework, with Conatel overseeing compliance among service providers. Telecom operators face strict obligations, including service continuity, consumer protection, and regulatory transparency. Any failure to adhere to these requirements can result in severe penalties, including fines, service suspensions, and license revocations.
The revocation of SuperCable’s license serves as a warning to other telecom operators about the risks of non-compliance and the importance of adhering to Conatel’s regulations to ensure continued market presence.
As Venezuela’s telecom sector remains a crucial component of the country’s digital infrastructure, regulatory actions like this reinforce the government’s approach to maintaining control over the industry while safeguarding consumer interests.
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