Introduction to TRA

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) was established by Legislative Decree No. 48 of 2002 promulgating the Telecommunications Law.

The TRA is an independent body and its duties and powers include protecting the interests of subscribers and users, and promoting effective and fair competition among established and new licensed operators.

Our Vision

A communications environment that enriches the social and commercial fabric of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Our Mission

To develop a competition led market for the provision of innovative communications services, available to all, which: encourages sustainable, economically efficient investment; respects the interests of consumers; fosters ecologically friendly initiatives; and supports the social and commercial welfare of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

To continue to build as an exemplar regulator within the region through thought leadership and to be the employer of choice by: investing in our people to develop a professional, passionate team; transparency and fairness in operations; and adherence to quality assurance.

Ongoing Consultations

  • TRA Issues a Consultation Document for The Award of Individual Licenses & Associated Frequency Licenses for the Delivery of Mobile Telecommunications Services

    To view the consultation click here.

  • TRA Consults on Draft Determination on the cost of capital for the Regulated telecommunications services.

    To view the draft determination click here.

  • TRA Consults on Draft Determination on Viva’s Mobile Termination Services

    To view the draft determination click here.

  • TRA Releases a Draft Order on Wholesale Local Access Service for Public Consultation

    To view the draft order click here.

  • TRA Releases a Draft Determination on Wholesale International Services for Public Consultation

    To view the draft determination click here.

What's New?

  • TRA Issues a Dominance Designation for Termination Services on VIVA’s Mobile Network

    To view the related document click here

  • TRA issues Mobile Quality of Service Report (2012)

    To view the report click here

  • TRA issues a press release, Urgent Matters Court decisions on MENATELECOM vs. TRA suspended until Appellate Court judgment

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  • TRA Issues a Request for Quotation for Hosting of the Global Symposium for Regulators 2014 in the Kingdom of Bahrain

    English

  • TRA Issues public notice No. 5 Concerning Award of Individual Mobile Telecommunications Licences and associated Frequency Licences for the delivery of mobile telecommunications services in the 900, 1800, 2100 and 2600 MHz bands.

    To view the public notice click here