TRA’s Board approves 2009 Budget and Schedule of fees paid by operatorsThe Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), Board of Directors at their 46th meeting approved TRA’s 2009 Budget together with a revised schedule of fees paid by licensed operators and users of spectrum.
TRA’s Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Amer said “The approved 2009 fees have been adjusted and will assist the smaller telecommunications companies in these difficult financial times. Further they will encourage the larger companies who use significant spectrum and telephone numbers to efficiently utilize theses scarce resources”.
TRA’s General Director Mr. Alan Horne said: “TRA has an objective to rebalance its charges to reflect actual costs associated with its main regulatory activities. It is also important that Licensees use the scarce resources of spectrum, rights of way over land and numbers wisely”.
About TRA
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) was established by Legislative Decree No. 48 of 2002 promulgating the Telecommunications Law. TRA is an independent body and its duties and powers include, among other things, protecting the interests of subscribers and users and promoting effective and fair competition among existing and new licensed operators.
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