TRA
Issues Bylaw on Regulating International Telecommunications CablesMuscat,
4 May (ONA) — The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued
Decision No. 1111 to promulgate a “Bylaw on Regulating International Telecommunications
Cables”.The
decision seeks to establish a secure and accessible telecom infrastructure in
the Sultanate of Oman and develop a flexible regulatory environment that keeps
pace with rapid updates in the telecommunications sector. The step will also
contribute to realizing the Sultanate of Oman’s vision of providing a
competitive and investment-friendly environment.The
bylaw stipulates the initiation of a regulatory status for marine
communications cables at economic zones and straits without anchoring. It also
deals with the regulation of all activities related to extending international
communications cables (surveying, installation, operation, maintenance and
repair) in the lands of the Sultanate of Oman, Omani waters, Special Economic Zones
and the straits. The bylaw also provides for the centralization of approvals to
ensure realization of smooth and uniform procedures.The
decision pertains to licensees and all companies involved in the field of
laying international telecommunications cables. It aims to attract investment
and develop necessary tools to regulate business doing that is related to
laying international telecommunications cables. It also seeks to enhance
competitiveness by improving the quality of services, diversifying options and
realizing competitive pricing. This will eventually lead to better integration
among government departments and other parties concerned.

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