April 30, 2008

The TRA is legally mandated to set a clear operations framework for telecom Service Providers and optimize the market structure through fair and transparent regulations aligned with international best practices.

The Licensing Regulation includes clarifications related to the Authority’s actions in regard to licensing Service Providers and the treatment of their licenses. This document details the types and classification of licenses to be granted by the TRA. It also reviews the conditions under which each license will be delivered as well as their issuing process.

The Licensing Regulation encompasses and tackles crucial issues such as:

• The application for Licenses
• The validity period of each type of license
• The conditions applicable in Licenses
• The amendment of Licenses
• The Revocation, Suspension and Termination of Licenses
• The renewal of Licenses

The Licensing Regulation defines a broader scope for each type of license. It also provides Service Providers with a customized framework that adapts to their needs. Once issued in the Official Gazette, this Regulation will enter into effect and will then ensure a better market structure and a clearer framework for Service Providers.

The Licensing Regulation is now launched for consultation. Interested parties can submit their feedback before 31st May 2008. To view the full document click here or go directly to the Licensing Regulation section on this website.