Act 1
Uganda Communications Act
2013
(1) An application for a licence under this Act shall be made to
the Commission in the prescribed form.
(2) Before granting a licence, the Commission shall, take into
account the following—
(a) whether the applicant is an eligible person;
(b) the capability of the applicant to operate a system or service
for which a licence is sought;
(c) the objectives of this Act;
(d) whether the grant of the licence is in the public interest.
(3) A licence under this section shall—
(a) be issued upon payment of the fees prescribed for the
licence;
(b) state the terms and conditions upon which it is granted;
(c) specify the services to be provided by the operator;
(d) where applicable, specify the network to be operated.
(4) The Commission shall grant the licence within sixty days
from the date of application.
(5) Where the Commission refuses to grant the licence, it shall
within fourteen days provide a written explanation to the applicant,
giving reasons for the refusal.
39. Terms and conditions of a licence.
(1) The Commission shall prescribe the terms and conditions of
all operators licensed under this Act.
(2) A licence may include the provision of services to rural or
sparsely populated areas or other specified areas and other conditions
specified in Schedule 6.
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