DOHA: The Civil Passive Infrastructure Access Regulation, issued by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) in June 2015, has enabled access to civil infrastructure for telecommunication service providers in Qatar.
The notification, published in the Official Government Gazette in the Issue No. 18, on November 29, 2015, applies to all public or private entities that control access to such infrastructure.
The Access Regulation, a result of vigorous consultations with stakeholders, will help resolve the many access related issues telecom service providers in Qatar had been facing, and provide clarity on what infrastructure should be accessed to. Strategically, the Regulation will contribute to the development of a competitive and sustainable telecommunication sector as well as act as a catalyst to facilitate Qatar’s economy to diversify, grow and attract long-term investments.
The Regulation establishes the obligations of the access providers and access seekers and sets out the minimum terms and conditions to ensure all provisions are non-discriminatory in terms of product, price, process, and quality.
The Regulation includes infrastructure like ducts, manholes, cable trays, telecom towers, masts, collocation facilities, cooling units, back-up generators, and electrical power connections.
The Regulation stipulates clear guidelines on how the request must be initiated and processed. It also specifies how CRA will deal with non-compliance issues.
CRA regulates the communications and information technology sector, postal services, and access to digital media.
The Peninsula
DOHA: The Civil Passive Infrastructure Access Regulation, issued by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) in June 2015, has enabled access to civil infrastructure for telecommunication service providers in Qatar.
The notification, published in the Official Government Gazette in the Issue No. 18, on November 29, 2015, applies to all public or private entities that control access to such infrastructure.
The Access Regulation, a result of vigorous consultations with stakeholders, will help resolve the many access related issues telecom service providers in Qatar had been facing, and provide clarity on what infrastructure should be accessed to. Strategically, the Regulation will contribute to the development of a competitive and sustainable telecommunication sector as well as act as a catalyst to facilitate Qatar’s economy to diversify, grow and attract long-term investments.
The Regulation establishes the obligations of the access providers and access seekers and sets out the minimum terms and conditions to ensure all provisions are non-discriminatory in terms of product, price, process, and quality.
The Regulation includes infrastructure like ducts, manholes, cable trays, telecom towers, masts, collocation facilities, cooling units, back-up generators, and electrical power connections.
The Regulation stipulates clear guidelines on how the request must be initiated and processed. It also specifies how CRA will deal with non-compliance issues.
CRA regulates the communications and information technology sector, postal services, and access to digital media.
The Peninsula
