July 26, 2008

The TRA launches the “Spectrum Management and Licensing Regulation” for consultation. Interested parties are urged to submit their feedback before August 30th , 2008.

The “Spectrum Management and Licensing Regulation” is designed to provide potential and current stakeholders in the sector with clear and concise explanations of the Authority’s actions relating to the management and licensing of the Radio Frequency Spectrum.

This Regulation is a binding document that states the official policies and procedures of the Authority. It may be subject to review and amendment following consultation and pursuant to promulgation processes.

The Authority wishes to establish a fair, effective, transparent and speedy procedure for the licensing of Radio Frequencies to Service Providers, for the allocation of Radio Frequencies for various Governmental uses, and for other purposes.

In preparing this Regulation the Authority had regard to international best practices for the management and licensing of Radio Frequency Spectrum, as well as the Lebanese Constitution, general principles of law and other applicable laws and regulations.

The “Spectrum Management and Licensing Regulation” is being currently launched for consultation. Interested parties can submit their feedback before August 30th, 2008.

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