Egypt Telecommunication Regulation Law – February 2003
Part 3 – Licenses and Permits
Section I - Licenses
Article 21 – Authority of the TRA to grant authorizations [and licenses]
It is prohibited to establish or operate Telecommunication Networks, provide
Telecommunication Services, by-pass international telephone calls or announce any of
these without obtaining a license from the NTRA in accordance with the provisions of
this Law and its executive resolutions.
However, no license shall be required to be obtained from NTRA to establish or operate a
Private Telecommunication Network that does not use radio telecommunication systems.
The licensed Operator shall notify the NTRA of the Private Networks established on his
Infrastructure.
The NTRA resolutions regarding licenses shall be published in the Official Gazette or
any of the widespread daily newspapers at the expense of the licensee, provided that
publishing includes all licensing conditions.
Article 22 – Process for obtaining a license from the TRA
Applying for any of the licenses mentioned in Article (21) shall be by filling the
application forms issued by the NTRA and accompanied by data and documents specified
by the NTRA, especially those proving the technical and financial capability of the
applicant. Applications shall include the suggested basis for pricing of services and
methods of calculation.
Decision regarding an application for license shall be taken within a period not exceeding
90 days from the date the applicant submitted all requested documents to the NTRA,
otherwise the application shall be considered rejected.
Article 23 – Authority of the TRA to determine license fees
The NTRA shall issue the licenses stated in Article (21) in accordance with the rules and
procedures stated in Article (22) and the resolutions executing this Law.
The Board of Directors shall determine the fees for issuing such licenses and the rules
and procedures for collection.
Article 24 – Determining limits for monopoly [or significant market power]
The Board of Directors shall determine the limits which, if exceeded, shall result in the
occurrence of monopolistic practices in any of the fields regulated by this Law. The
Board of Directors shall set the rules that should be applied to confront such practices.
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