❓ Question regarding the number and cost of satellite phones purchased by the WA government under a Common User Arrangement (CUA) for IT and telecommunications equipment. The answer provides specific figures for purchases and monthly usage charges.
AnsweredQoN 5126Legislative Assembly
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In October 2009, the Department of Treasury and Finance entered into a Common User Arrangement (CUA) for Information Technology and Telecommunication equipment and services purchases, and in relation to this, I ask:
(a) how many satellite phones have been purchased under this CUA; and
(b) what is the total dollar value of these purchases and the total monthly usage charges?
(a) how many satellite phones have been purchased under this CUA; and
(b) what is the total dollar value of these purchases and the total monthly usage charges?
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Answered
17 May 2011
Response time
41 days
(a) 243 satellite phones have been purchased across government on the new Telecommunications CUA which commenced on 12 April 2010; and
(b) the dollar value of these purchases of satellite phones is $398,750 and the total monthly usage charges for satellite phones for the 12 months operation of the new Telecommunications CUA is $59,290. The monthly charges are a fixed monthly charge of $30 plus a usage of approximately $10-20 per month.
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(b) the dollar value of these purchases of satellite phones is $398,750 and the total monthly usage charges for satellite phones for the 12 months operation of the new Telecommunications CUA is $59,290. The monthly charges are a fixed monthly charge of $30 plus a usage of approximately $10-20 per month.
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