2.5.4 Transparent Procurement Procedures The policy supports the following transparent and procurement procedures in granting Individual Licenses. The LTA shall determine the application criteria, terms and conditions associated with granting Individual Licenses and frequency authorization. The policy supports any of the following transparent procedures: a. Public Tender b. Bidding c. Competitive Auctions The entire transparent procurement procedure shall not exceed sixty (60) days. Once qualified applicants are selected, the procedure for concluding license agreements shall not exceed thirty (30) days. 2.5.5 Direct Applications Procedures The policy shall promote shorter processing intervals for Class Licenses for applications for telecommunication networks and systems that address the following National Poverty Reduction strategy issues: a. Rural Telephony: the provision of rural telecommunication services. b. Broadcast Services: the provision of radio and television services. c. Internet Service Providers: the provision of public Internet access and VoIP services through “Tele-Centers” and “Internet Cafés”. d. Satellite Broadcast: the provision of satellite TV and radio operations. e. Private Networks: the provision of telecommunications and ICT services to private entities, public corporations and closed user groups. The entire procedure of awarding Class Licenses or Authorization shall not exceed thirty (30) days. 2.5.6 Financial Obligations The policy promotes national budgetary support through the collection of government taxes, business registration fees, application fees, license fees, spectrum/frequency fees, sector development levies, universal access contributions and international access charges to name a few. The LTA may issue Regulations, Orders or Rules to establish fee regimes that support government budgets, the operations of the LTA and the development of sector. 2.5.7 Investment Incentives The GoL recognizes that substantial capital investments are required to procure and install telecommunications and ICT networks. The GoL is also aware of the profits and revenue from these investments. In support of investment incentives, the LTA shall assist and inform the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on duty free and tax break privileges 18