Article 4º
Radioelectric public domain
1. The space in which radioelectric waves propagate is the public radio
electric domain, its management and supervision is the purview of the state in
accordance with the provisions of the legislation.
2. The radioelectric spectrum is a limited resource that must be efficiently
managed in keeping with public interest.
3. The frequency bands are attributed according to a National Frequency
Plan, established by the government, in keeping with international treaties and
agreements of which Angola is party.
4. The determination of frequency bands for defense and security is decided
in coordination with security and defense agencies.
Article 5º
Orbit and orbital resources
1. The state has the obligation to guarantee property over the radioelectric
spectrum and the orbital positions assigned to the country.
2. The Department of Telecommunications is in charge of establishing the
requirement and criteria for the operation or use of satellite telecommunication
services, whether or not it is a national satellite.
3. Foreign satellites can only be used when contracted by an Angolan
corporation, with headquarters and management in Angola, legally representing
the foreign operator.
4. A national satellite is the one that uses orbit resources and the radio
electric spectrum assigned to Angola, with a control and monitoring station
based in Angolan territory.