Public Utilities Commission

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) was established in 1999 when the Belize Legislature enacted the Public Utilities Commission Act. This law introduced and institutionalized in Belize the first autonomous authority with responsibility for regulating the electricity, water and telecommunication sectors. The Commission is responsible for ensuring that these utilities' customers have safe, reliable and high-quality services at affordable rates, while allowing a reasonable return on investment for investors, so as to facilitate the development of an environment that will stimulate national growth. It is also the role of the Commission to safeguard the public's interest by ensuring that their needs and concerns are addressed, and that there exists clear channels through which assistance can be obtained. The multi- faceted role of the PUC creates a dynamic, but solidly regulated utilities sector.

Who We are

Who are the PUC? This section introduces you to the Commissioners and staff. Find out more about the PUC.

What's New!!

The PUC has amended the the Belize Telecommunications General Order (Interconnection, Infrastructure Sharing, International Access) No. 1 of 2010, and the Belize Telecommunications Interconnection and Infrastructure Sharing Regulations Order, 2010, that were issued by the Commission on February 12, 2010. Access the full texts of the amended Orders in the "Publications" section of this website.

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