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In accordance with section 3(f) of the Telecommunications Law, the TRA shall, when determining to take measures that will have a material effect on a particular telecommunications market, offer interested parties the opportunity to give their opinions as to such measures within a reasonable period of time. Accordingly, the TRA gives notice that is has initiated a consultation process, during which interested parties can submit their input regarding the matters listed further down.
Copies of the consultation papers can be viewed by clicking on the links below. Like all publications issued by the TRA, the consultation papers are available in large fonts and Braille upon request.
Each consultation has a deadline for the receipt of comments that is specified in the paper itself. Note that responses should not be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. local time. Respondents can submit their comments to the TRA by:
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P.O. Box 10353
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Below are the issues that the TRA consulted or is currently consulting on, listed alphabetically for ease of reference. For each table relating to a specific issue items are listed in reverse chronological order, beginning with the most recent.
The TRA seeks to operate in both Arabic and English, and intends, as far as possible, to both issue and accept documents in either Arabic or English, as appropriate. In so far as documents are issued by the TRA in both languages, and despite the TRA’s best endeavors to produce accurate versions of documents in both Arabic and English, it is possible that differences between the two language versions may occur. In such cases, and in the event of a dispute, the original version in which the document was issued shall prevail. If necessary, a new and more accurate translation will be issued in an attempt to remedy any discrepancy between the original and translated versions.
As part of the TRA’s efforts to provide simplified documents, the Authority issues, where possible, in parallel with certain papers, explanatory briefs which serve that function exclusively and should not be used for other purposes.
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Introduction of new Value Added Services licence |
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2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Frequency Licensing |
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Assignment of spectrum in the 1785-1805 MHz band |
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Accounting
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Batelco's
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Carrier Pre-Selection |
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Consultation on Individual Value Added Services License |
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Consultation
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Consumer Protection |
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Dominance in certain markets and the provision of Access services |
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Dominance
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Dominance in Wholesale Markets |
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Draft Regulation on Notification of International Roaming Tariffs by SMS
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Local Loop and related facilities and services |
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Mergers and
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Methodology
for definition of Telecommunications Markets |
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Methodology
for determining Dominance and Significant Market Power |
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Mobile Number Portability |
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Mobile Phone Jammers |
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National Numbering Plan |
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Ownership
Regulation |
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Public consultation on a Draft Guidelines for Telecommunications Infrastructure Deployment
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Public Consultation on Possible Changes to Batelco’s RIO RAO |
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The possibility of issuing additional mobile licenses |
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Quality of
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Retail
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Spectrum Policy and Planning |
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Strategic and Retail Market Review |
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Telecommunications Network Infrastructure
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TRA Forward Plan |
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TRA Work Plan for the Years 2007/2009 |
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TRA Consult the public on National Numbering Plan |
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Consultation
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27 March 2008
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24 April 2008
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Consultation
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25 March 2008
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22 April 2008
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Consultation
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19 March 2008
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17 April 2008
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Correction Document |
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Please note that the deadline for responses to this consultation document is incorrectly noted in the document as being 5pm on 11 January 2007
The correct deadline for responses is
13 January 2008
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Consultation
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29 November 2007
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13 January 2008
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Final Statement
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3 June 2008
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Determination of Significant Market Power
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3 June 2008
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Report on the responses received
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3 June 2008
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Request for Comments
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28 February 2008
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30 March 2008
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Draft Determination of Significant Market Power
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28 February 2008
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30 March 2008
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Draft Statement
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28 February 2008
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30 March 2008
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Report
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28 February 2008
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30 March 2008
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Batelco
Cisco
Friendi Mobile
Mena Telecom
Zain |
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Consultation
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27 August 2007
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7 October 2007
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Summary of the responses
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31 July 2007
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Request for comments
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4 April 2007
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2 May 2007
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Consultation
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8 May 2007
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22 May 2007
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Request for comments
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4 April 2007
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2 May 2007
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Regulation 1 of 2006
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30 Jul 2006 |
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English ,
Arabic |
30 Jul 2006 |
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Consultation |
English ,
Arabic |
9 Jul 2006 |
20 Jul 2006 |
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Statement
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English |
13 May 2007
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Report on responses
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English |
13 May 2007
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Consultation |
English ,
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3 Jul 2006 |
3 Aug 2006 |
Extended to 31 Aug 2006 |
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Second Consultation |
English ,
Arabic |
4 Feb 2007 |
4 Mar 2007 |
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Report on the initial consultation |
English ,
Arabic |
4 Feb 2007 |
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Simplified Version of the Consultation |
English ,
Arabic |
21 Jan 2006 |
15 Mar 2006 |
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Consultation |
English ,
Arabic |
25 Jan 2006 |
28 Feb 2006 |
Extended to
15 Mar 2006 |
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Determination
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Determination 1of 2006
English ,
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22 Jan 2006 |
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Report |
English ,
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22 Jan 2006 |
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Consultation |
English ,
Arabic |
27 Oct 2005 |
23 Nov 2005
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Batelco's
Cost of Capital:
Batelco's Cost of Capital is to be used in
subsequent calculations for overall operational costs for the
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Determination
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Determination 3 of 2005
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20 Nov 2005 |
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Report
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English ,
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20 Nov 2005 |
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Consultation |
English ,
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31 Aug 2005 |
 28 Sept 2005 |
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Determination
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Determination 3 of 2003
English ,
Arabic |
9 Aug 2003 |
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Consultation |
English |
10 May 2003 |
7 Jun 2003 |
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National Numbering Plan:
The National Numbering Plan is designed to enable competing
operators to configure their networks and to ensure a structured
approach to the allocation of numbers in accordance with best
international practice |
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Report
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22
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17 July 2008 |
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Revised Plan
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English |
22 Jun 2008 |
17
July 2008 |
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Consultation |
English
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28 Aug 2007 |
13 Sept
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Report of Responses |
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28 Aug 2007 |
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Consultation |
English ,
Arabic |
20 Oct 2005 |
17 Nov
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Extended to
3 Dec 2005 |
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Updated PlanV2 |
English ,
Arabic |
26 Jun 2004 |
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Plan V1 |
English |
22 Sept 2003 |
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Report |
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20 Jun
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Consultation |
English ,
Arabic |
27 Jan
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19 Mar 2003 |
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TRA
Forward Plan:
The TRA Plan 2005/2006, lists the projects the TRA is considering dealing with in 2005/2006.
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Plan
2005/2006 |
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Arabic |
5 Jun 2005 |
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This document lists the projects the TRA is considering dealing with in 2005/2006. |
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Report |
English ,
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5 Jun 2005 |
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Responses |
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