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NTRA Highlights. Regulatory Framework Telecom Act No. 10/2003 Ensures transparency between operators Guarantees the independence of NTRA Protects Consumer
Regulatory Framework Telecom Act No. 10/2003 Ensures
transparency between operators Guarantees the independence of NTRA
Protects Consumer Rights Handles Scarce Resources owned by the
state Provision of Universal Service Sets rules for licensing new
services Juristic personality Financial independency Ensures
transparency between operators Guarantees the independence of NTRA
Protects Consumer Rights Handles Scarce Resources owned by the
state Provision of Universal Service Sets rules for licensing new
services Juristic personality Financial independency
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NTRAs mandate and scope of work Licensing Universal Service
Obligations (USO) Interconnection Scarce Resources Spectrum
Management Numbering Dispute Settlement Autonomity of NTRA
decisions Arbitration Licensing Universal Service Obligations (USO)
Interconnection Scarce Resources Spectrum Management Numbering
Dispute Settlement Autonomity of NTRA decisions Arbitration
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NTRAs mandate and scope of work contd Pricing Retail Wholesale
Consumer Rights Quality of Service (QoS) Pricing Retail Wholesale
Consumer Rights Quality of Service (QoS)
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Market Overview
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Fixed Line Market Fixed Network Unbundling of the Local Loop TE
Licensing Market Access permitted for Domestic payphones Domestic
value-added services allowed (e.g. PPCC) Fixed Network Unbundling
of the Local Loop TE Licensing Market Access permitted for Domestic
payphones Domestic value-added services allowed (e.g. PPCC)
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Fixed Line Market contd Domestic Voice Eliminated the monopoly
in fixed telephony Resale of Telecom Egypts domestic service
allowed International Voice International gateway has been
liberalized Resale of Telecom Egypts international voice and data
services has been allowed Domestic Voice Eliminated the monopoly in
fixed telephony Resale of Telecom Egypts domestic service allowed
International Voice International gateway has been liberalized
Resale of Telecom Egypts international voice and data services has
been allowed
Slide 8
Fixed Line Market contd Telecom Egypt has privatized 20% of its
shares. Telecom Egypt may continue the privatization up to 49% of
its shares in subsequent stages. All licensees must be companies
registered in Egypt All companies must train local human resources
Telecom Egypt has privatized 20% of its shares. Telecom Egypt may
continue the privatization up to 49% of its shares in subsequent
stages. All licensees must be companies registered in Egypt All
companies must train local human resources Telephone main lines in
operation 10.6 Million Lines Total Public Pay phones 55683 Cabins
Total Public Pay phones 55683 Cabins
Slide 9
Mobile Market Sharp increase in mobile subscribers over the
past couple of years; Usage of mobile phones surpassed the usage of
fixed telephone lines; Prices decrease gradually, especially with
the possibility of a third operator entering the market; Services
offered by both mobile operators are very similar to each other
Sharp increase in mobile subscribers over the past couple of years;
Usage of mobile phones surpassed the usage of fixed telephone
lines; Prices decrease gradually, especially with the possibility
of a third operator entering the market; Services offered by both
mobile operators are very similar to each other
Slide 10
3rd Mobile Network NTRA issued an RFP for 3rd mobile network in
February 2006; Purpose: Market Competition; It will use both 2G
& 3G technology; 11 consortia from international companies in
partnership with Egyptian companies applied NTRA issued an RFP for
3rd mobile network in February 2006; Purpose: Market Competition;
It will use both 2G & 3G technology; 11 consortia from
international companies in partnership with Egyptian companies
applied
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3rd Mobile Network NTRA formed a high-level committee to
conduct the technical evaluation of bids Composed of: Experts from
NTRA Experts from the Ministry of Investment and Finance
Administrative Control Agencies Academia State Council Consortia
advanced to the Financial bidding process should receive a minimum
score of 700 out of 1000 in their technical proposals Such score
should be no less than 85% of the highest technical grade awarded
NTRA formed a high-level committee to conduct the technical
evaluation of bids Composed of: Experts from NTRA Experts from the
Ministry of Investment and Finance Administrative Control Agencies
Academia State Council Consortia advanced to the Financial bidding
process should receive a minimum score of 700 out of 1000 in their
technical proposals Such score should be no less than 85% of the
highest technical grade awarded
Slide 12
Steady Increase in Fixed Lines & A Boom In Mobile Phone
Users Mobile penetrati on Rate 18.5% Mobile penetrati on Rate 18.5%
Fixed Line penetration 14.8 % Fixed Line penetration 14.8 %
Slide 13
Internet Market Enabling Internet access on all fixed phone
lines without any monthly fees and at The same cost as a local call
since Jan 2002 Enabling Internet access on all fixed phone lines
without any monthly fees and at The same cost as a local call since
Jan 2002 Provided by Telecom Egypt in conjunction 210 Egyptian ISPs
Beneficiaries: 1.2 million Egyptian households, 5.1 million users
Provided by Telecom Egypt in conjunction 210 Egyptian ISPs
Beneficiaries: 1.2 million Egyptian households, 5.1 million
users
Slide 14
Internet Market contd Target within a year Linking 1.7 million
households to the Free Internet service, thus getting 7 million
users online while doubling the international capacity Target
within a year Linking 1.7 million households to the Free Internet
service, thus getting 7 million users online while doubling the
international capacity
Slide 15
Major Increase in the number of Internet Users
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Broadband Initiative Launched May 2004 by H.E. President Hosni
Mubarak during Telecom Africa Initial Target: 50,000 ADSL
Subscriber during First Year Later Phases to Include other
Broadband Technologies 3-Year Initiative through
Public-Private-Partnership First Objectives: Increase ADSL
Penetration Promote WiFi Hotspots Initial Target: 50,000 ADSL
Subscriber during First Year Later Phases to Include other
Broadband Technologies 3-Year Initiative through
Public-Private-Partnership First Objectives: Increase ADSL
Penetration Promote WiFi Hotspots
Slide 17
Evolution of ADSL Subscribers May04 Apr06
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Evolution of International Capacity May04 Apr06
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Spectrum Management
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NTRA strategic goal for radio spectrum. National frequency
management system. National objectives for use of the spectrum.
Spectrum managements prime objectives. Frequency Spectrum
Management Sector structure. Frequency Regulation Committee
Spectrum Management Functions. Spectrum Procurement. Arab Republic
of Egypt frequency allocations. Example of Spectrum License Types.
Spectrum Licensing Procedure Some operational spectrum management
activities. Methods to License Rights to Use Spectrum... NTRA
strategic goal for radio spectrum. National frequency management
system. National objectives for use of the spectrum. Spectrum
managements prime objectives. Frequency Spectrum Management Sector
structure. Frequency Regulation Committee Spectrum Management
Functions. Spectrum Procurement. Arab Republic of Egypt frequency
allocations. Example of Spectrum License Types. Spectrum Licensing
Procedure Some operational spectrum management activities. Methods
to License Rights to Use Spectrum...
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NTRA strategic goal for radio spectrum is to: Ensure rational,
efficient and economical use of the spectrum resource by all radio
services. Encourage the highest and best use of spectrum
nationally. Ensure optimum use of the radio spectrum. Under use a
comprehensive spectrum monitoring system to protect against harmful
interference and enforce public safety-related rules, and to check
compliance to the frequency assignment. Ensure rational, efficient
and economical use of the spectrum resource by all radio services.
Encourage the highest and best use of spectrum nationally. Ensure
optimum use of the radio spectrum. Under use a comprehensive
spectrum monitoring system to protect against harmful interference
and enforce public safety-related rules, and to check compliance to
the frequency assignment.
Slide 22
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Frequency Spectrum Management Sector Spectrum Planning Wireless
Networks Resource management Radio Frequency Spectrum Management
International Coordination Field Surveying Technical Monitoring
Field Inspection Network Planning Frequency Registration Services
& Pricing Spectrum Procurement
Slide 24
Frequency Regulation Committee Ministry of Defense
NTRAExecutive President NTRA Executive President Ministry of
Telecom. & IT 3 Experts Radio & Television Union Republic
Presidency Ministry of Interior National Security
Slide 25
National objectives for use of the spectrum are to: Make
available efficient, nation/worldwide communications for personal
and business use. Serve the national security and defense.
Safeguard life and property. Support law enforcement and crime
prevention. Support national and international transportation
systems. Provide dissemination of information and entertainment
Promote scientific research, development, and exploration.
Stimulate social and economic progress. Make available efficient,
nation/worldwide communications for personal and business use.
Serve the national security and defense. Safeguard life and
property. Support law enforcement and crime prevention. Support
national and international transportation systems. Provide
dissemination of information and entertainment Promote scientific
research, development, and exploration. Stimulate social and
economic progress.
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Spectrum managements prime objectives: Optimizing usage of the
frequency spectrum in accordance with the international
regulations. Planning the assignment of the frequency spectrum
complying with international rules and international security.
Frequency notification, coordination, & registration.
Evacuating frequency spectrum for introducing new services.
Planning utilization of unused spectrum. Monitoring the frequency
spectrum. International coordination with other countries for the
utilization of the frequency spectrum Optimizing usage of the
frequency spectrum in accordance with the international
regulations. Planning the assignment of the frequency spectrum
complying with international rules and international security.
Frequency notification, coordination, & registration.
Evacuating frequency spectrum for introducing new services.
Planning utilization of unused spectrum. Monitoring the frequency
spectrum. International coordination with other countries for the
utilization of the frequency spectrum
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Spectrum Management Functions: Spectrum management policy and
planning/allocation of spectrum Frequency Assignment and Licensing
Standards, Specifications and Type Approval. Enforcement.
Monitoring. Spectrum management policy and planning/allocation of
spectrum Frequency Assignment and Licensing Standards,
Specifications and Type Approval. Enforcement. Monitoring.
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Spectrum Management Functions (continued) International
Co-ordination/Co-operation. Liaison and Consultation. Spectrum
Engineering Support. Computer Support. Administrative and Legal
Support. International Co-ordination/Co-operation. Liaison and
Consultation. Spectrum Engineering Support. Computer Support.
Administrative and Legal Support.
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Spectrum Procurement NTRA The NTRA shall have the right to
vacate Frequency Bands from occupants in exchange for fair
compensation and shall also grant these occupants a period of not
less than a year, for executing such evacuation. NTRA The NTRA
shall have the right to vacate Frequency Bands from occupants in
exchange for fair compensation and shall also grant these occupants
a period of not less than a year, for executing such
evacuation.
Slide 30
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Example of Spectrum License Types PeriodType 1 year Fixed
Service (HF/VHF/UHF/MW) PMR (VHF/UHF) Aeronautical 3 yearsMaritime
5 years & Fees Exempt Amateur
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Spectrum Licensing Procedure Prerequisite from the client
Clients Service Memo. Preparation Frequency Regulation Committee
Refusal Approval License Issued Deny Prerequisite & Client
Notification New License Client Notification & Fees
Payment
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Some operational spectrum management activities : Facilitating
frequency assignment in shared bands through coordination.
Developing the monitoring system. Freeing up the radio spectrum for
new services; e.g. CDMA, DAB, 3G,Wimax Determining the impact of
introducing communications equipment into the existing environment.
Implementing field-monitoring programs to identify interference
sources and validate approved spectrum use. Participating in the
activities of ITU-R. Facilitating frequency assignment in shared
bands through coordination. Developing the monitoring system.
Freeing up the radio spectrum for new services; e.g. CDMA, DAB,
3G,Wimax Determining the impact of introducing communications
equipment into the existing environment. Implementing
field-monitoring programs to identify interference sources and
validate approved spectrum use. Participating in the activities of
ITU-R.
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Some operational spectrum management activities : Spectrum
Pricing - NTRA is working on establishing an efficient spectrum
pricing regime. - Case studies of many countries are considered. -
Encouraging national and international investment in new
technologies in Egypt. Studying intersystem interference analysis
tools and permissible interference criteria. Ensuring the
electromagnetic compatibility with the established rules and
regulation regarding spectrum use (i.e, The provisions of
regulations governing the frequency allocation / assignment
spectrum management processes). Spectrum Pricing - NTRA is working
on establishing an efficient spectrum pricing regime. - Case
studies of many countries are considered. - Encouraging national
and international investment in new technologies in Egypt. Studying
intersystem interference analysis tools and permissible
interference criteria. Ensuring the electromagnetic compatibility
with the established rules and regulation regarding spectrum use
(i.e, The provisions of regulations governing the frequency
allocation / assignment spectrum management processes).
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Some operational spectrum management activities : Automation in
Spectrum Management Benefits: Better governance Law and order in
wireless communications Transparency of the licensing process
Operational benefits: Improve international co-ordination Simplify
communication with the ITU Commercial benefits: Higher revenues due
to an improved licensing process Less labor intensive More accurate
frequency assignment and licensing Increased efficiency of
operations (Customer service) Automation in Spectrum Management
Benefits: Better governance Law and order in wireless
communications Transparency of the licensing process Operational
benefits: Improve international co-ordination Simplify
communication with the ITU Commercial benefits: Higher revenues due
to an improved licensing process Less labor intensive More accurate
frequency assignment and licensing Increased efficiency of
operations (Customer service)
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Methods to Licence Rights to Use Spectrum... - First Come,
First Serve For bulk of fixed, microwave and mobile frequency
assignments. - Competitive Licensing When there is more demand for
spectrum than supply Comparative Review Process (Beauty Contest)
Spectrum Auctions Hybrid (Beauty contest & Auction) -And lets
not forget - Licence Exempt Devices - First Come, First Serve For
bulk of fixed, microwave and mobile frequency assignments. -
Competitive Licensing When there is more demand for spectrum than
supply Comparative Review Process (Beauty Contest) Spectrum
Auctions Hybrid (Beauty contest & Auction) -And lets not forget
- Licence Exempt Devices
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Operation & Monitoring Sector
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Sector Responsibilities Regulating Telecom. Equipment Market in
Egypt. Monitoring quality and implementation programs of licensed
Telecom. Services. Interaction with end user of the Telecom.
Services in Egypt. Regulating Telecom. Equipment Market in Egypt.
Monitoring quality and implementation programs of licensed Telecom.
Services. Interaction with end user of the Telecom. Services in
Egypt.
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Sector Departments Inspection & Services Monitoring. Type
Approval. Customer Service. Society Interaction. Call Center.
Inspection & Services Monitoring. Type Approval. Customer
Service. Society Interaction. Call Center.
Inspection & Service Monitoring Regular plans (surveys,
visits and measures) to ensure Quality of different services &
prepare periodical reports with analysis: Mobile. Fixed. Prepaid
cards. Data Transfer& internet. VSAT Establishing Periodically
meeting with operators & SPs to discuss QOS aspects. Prepare
& issue Health & Environmental Protocols in coordination
with other institution & ministries Certifying Mobile stations
according to H&E protocols. Monitor the service centers of all
importing company. Regular plans (surveys, visits and measures) to
ensure Quality of different services & prepare periodical
reports with analysis: Mobile. Fixed. Prepaid cards. Data
Transfer& internet. VSAT Establishing Periodically meeting with
operators & SPs to discuss QOS aspects. Prepare & issue
Health & Environmental Protocols in coordination with other
institution & ministries Certifying Mobile stations according
to H&E protocols. Monitor the service centers of all importing
company.
Slide 42
Society Interaction Coordinate with consumer rights committee.
Monitoring implementation of non-technical terms of license.
Developing statistical comparison with similar services nationally
& internationally. Design & prepare Market surveys
according to NTRA activities & needs getting users feedback and
operators comments regarding Telecom. services. Coordinate with
consumer rights committee. Monitoring implementation of
non-technical terms of license. Developing statistical comparison
with similar services nationally & internationally. Design
& prepare Market surveys according to NTRA activities &
needs getting users feedback and operators comments regarding
Telecom. services.
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Type Approval Defining the Approved standards ®ulations
applicable in Egypt for Telecom Equipment based on international
standards. Establishing test lab. for Radio & Telecom Terminal
Equipment. Implement the Type Approval Regime & Issuing Type
Approval Certificates. Defining the Approved standards
®ulations applicable in Egypt for Telecom Equipment based on
international standards. Establishing test lab. for Radio &
Telecom Terminal Equipment. Implement the Type Approval Regime
& Issuing Type Approval Certificates.
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Customer Services Issuing importation permits. Approve customs
clearance for Telecom. Equipment. Issuing the users & sellers
license of wireless equipment. Issuing importation permits. Approve
customs clearance for Telecom. Equipment. Issuing the users &
sellers license of wireless equipment.
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Call Center Receive customers complaints (2nd tier) &
inquiries related to the telecommunication sector & NTRA
Investigate & Solve customer complaints in cooperation with
Telecommunication operators /ISP.s Implement Market Surveys related
to NTRA activities in coordination with other Dept.s. Receive
customers complaints (2nd tier) & inquiries related to the
telecommunication sector & NTRA Investigate & Solve
customer complaints in cooperation with Telecommunication operators
/ISP.s Implement Market Surveys related to NTRA activities in
coordination with other Dept.s.
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NTRA Type Approval and Compliance Department
Slide 47
Telecom Act 10/2003 Under the Egyptian Telecom Act 10/2003
Articles (44) & (48), no terminal equipment can be directly or
indirectly connected to any Public Service Telecommunication
network unless it has been type approved by NTRA (National
Telecommunication Regulatory Authority).
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Why Regulate Telecom products? The telecommunications Type
Approval regulatory arrangements aim to ensure that products meet
applicable technical standards prior to connection to a
telecommunications network. Ensuring that users of the
telecommunication equipment in this country get quality equipments
from the market. Protecting personal health and safety of end
users; Protecting the integrity of the telecommunications networks;
Ensuring interoperability with a telecommunications networks;
Ensuring access to emergency call services; Support frequency
management regulations. The telecommunications Type Approval
regulatory arrangements aim to ensure that products meet applicable
technical standards prior to connection to a telecommunications
network. Ensuring that users of the telecommunication equipment in
this country get quality equipments from the market. Protecting
personal health and safety of end users; Protecting the integrity
of the telecommunications networks; Ensuring interoperability with
a telecommunications networks; Ensuring access to emergency call
services; Support frequency management regulations.
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Type Approval & Compliance Department Type Approval &
Compliance StandardizationLabs Administrator
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Who is Type Approval applied on? The telecommunications
regulatory arrangements apply to any person, business or company
that is the initial point of supply of customer telecom equipment
to the Egyptian market. This includes: Any local manufacturer who
make or assemble telecommunications products or its authorized
agent; or Any overseas principal (Manufacturer, representative,
Agent, Type approving agency,etc.); or Any locally registered
agency acting on behalf of any overseas principal. The
telecommunications regulatory arrangements apply to any person,
business or company that is the initial point of supply of customer
telecom equipment to the Egyptian market. This includes: Any local
manufacturer who make or assemble telecommunications products or
its authorized agent; or Any overseas principal (Manufacturer,
representative, Agent, Type approving agency,etc.); or Any locally
registered agency acting on behalf of any overseas principal.
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What standards applied in Egypt? Egypt is in the preparation
phase prior launching a local Telecom equipment specification &
till then NTRA is adopting the following standards
OrganizationStandards ETSI, ASA,FCC,ITUTelecom / Radio CENELEC,
IEC, ASAEMC / EMI CENELEC, IEC, ASA, UL, FCC Safety / Health
Slide 52
Type Approval Application Package Application-form.
www.tra.gov.eg/pdfs/approvalreport.pdf
www.tra.gov.eg/pdfs/approvalreport.pdf Detailed original catalogue
explaining System Description (Should provide a basic understanding
of the system, its operation philosophy and system technology),
Technical Data and Specifications of the equipment. Declaration of
conformity from the manufacturing company &/or Test reports
from an accredited test lab for the equipment standards regarding
Telecom/Radio, EMC, EMI & Safety & Health standards of the
equipment. Type approval processing fee. Application-form.
www.tra.gov.eg/pdfs/approvalreport.pdf
www.tra.gov.eg/pdfs/approvalreport.pdf Detailed original catalogue
explaining System Description (Should provide a basic understanding
of the system, its operation philosophy and system technology),
Technical Data and Specifications of the equipment. Declaration of
conformity from the manufacturing company &/or Test reports
from an accredited test lab for the equipment standards regarding
Telecom/Radio, EMC, EMI & Safety & Health standards of the
equipment. Type approval processing fee.
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Type Approval Register The National Telecommunication
Regulatory Authority (NTRA) maintains a regularly updated type
approval register on the NTRA web site for the inspection &
convenience of public. www.ntra.gov.eg The National
Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) maintains a regularly
updated type approval register on the NTRA web site for the
inspection & convenience of public. www.ntra.gov.eg
Slide 54
Type Approval Initiative (2004) August 2004 - Initiative for
globalizing Egypt Type Approval procedures.
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Future Plan Proposed Areas of Cooperation & experience
sharing between NTRA & BNETZ - German Market Surveillance
strategy. * Technique, procedures & databases - Improve Testing
capabilities to perform RF, EMC & Safety testing for Telecom
Terminal Equipments in Egypt. Proposed Areas of Cooperation &
experience sharing between NTRA & BNETZ - German Market
Surveillance strategy. * Technique, procedures & databases -
Improve Testing capabilities to perform RF, EMC & Safety
testing for Telecom Terminal Equipments in Egypt.
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I am totally convinced that NTRA has become fully capable of
creating a balanced ICT market, where national and international
private sectors assume their basic role in investment in next
generation telecom services H.E. Dr. Tarek Kamel Minister of
Communications & Information Technology I am totally convinced
that NTRA has become fully capable of creating a balanced ICT
market, where national and international private sectors assume
their basic role in investment in next generation telecom services
H.E. Dr. Tarek Kamel Minister of Communications & Information
Technology
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NTRA So! what has the NTRA done so far to meet the above
mentioned challenges?