Consumer Desk

Bureau Telecommunication and Post can investigate complaints about actions and decisions of St.Maarten Telecommunication and Post companies, to see if the actions are wrong, unjust, unlawful, discriminatory or just plain unfair.

First you have to file your complain at your service provider. They are the first responsible to handle your complain and try to resolve issues. However, if the final outcome is unsatisfactory you may file your complaint at Bureau Telecommunications and Post.

Every resident or Business in St. Maarten that is experiencing problems with telecommunication or post services providers can make a complaint.

The BTP services with regards to handling complaints are free of charge.

Yes. The Bureau Telecommunication and Post accepts anonymous or 'whistleblower' complaints. However, we will not normally investigate unless the complaint raises a serious matter, if it’s supported by other complaint and if there is sufficient information in the complaint to enable us to conduct an investigation.

By filling in the online complaint form or by sending an official complaint letter to BTP.

- First name and Last Name
- Full address
- Phone numbers
- Email Address
- Name of the Service provider
- Type of Service
- Your account number
- Reference number of your complaint

Keep it simple and stick to the facts. Be as specific as possible about dates, names and other important details. There should be enough information for the Bureau of Telecommunications and Post to understand the circumstances of your complaint and decide how to deal with it. When writing your complaint, think about:
- What happened?
- When (time and date)
- Have you taken any action already in relation to your complaint?
- What actions were taken by the service provider after you make the complaint?
- What action or outcome would you like to see as a result of your complaint?

Most complaints can be dealt with quickly. Others may take months to investigate properly. In any event, we will try to deal with your complaint as quickly as possible, and to keep you informed of progress.

We will give your complaint careful consideration. In most cases we will telephone or email the agency or person involved and asks for an explanation. Most complaints are resolved at this stage. If the complaint raises serious or complex issues, or if we are not satisfied by the agency's initial response, we may undertake further investigation. If there are reasons why we cannot take up your complaint, we will explain them to you.

Professional and courteous attention and an independent, impartial assessment of your complaint, and advice about the options available. We will undertake confidential, free and prompt investigations if appropriate, using procedures that are fair to everyone concerned. We will provide clear explanations about what we can and cannot do and for any decision we make. We will keep you informed of the progress of your complaint.

All complaints filed and handled will be categorized and posted on our website. Furthermore you will receive an update though the contact information that’s provided.