Whereas the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) (the Licensor) is, pursuant to Telecommunication Regulation Law No. 10 of 2003, the only national authority competent to regulate the telecommunications sector in the Arab Republic of Egypt (A.R.E.) through the implementation of the approved policies set forth to enhance and deploy telecommunication services in compliance with the most advanced technological means, and in a way that guarantees meeting the users’ needs (whether they are individuals, corporates, companies or any of the State’s productive, economic, administrative or service sectors at the most appropriate prices.

Whereas the NTRA encourages attracting investment in the ICT sector from both national and international entities on the basis of free and open competition in a way that guarantees the publicity and transparency of information and ensures the availability of universal service and the protection of users’ rights.

Whereas the NTRA (the Licensor) is the only authority competent to grant licenses and permits to companies or corporates that intend to provide or operate telecommunication services in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Moreover, NTRA is the authority responsible for monitoring and following up on the licensed operators’ performance and drafting general terms and conditions that guarantee fair and free competition between them.

Whereas the NTRA issued a license to a fourth mobile network operator, and extended existing licenses to all licensed mobile network operators in 2016 to provide 4G mobile services, which requires expansion in the construction of an infrastructure for wireless networks (Passive Infrastructure): towers, antennas, power supplies, etc.

Therefore, the NTRA (the Licensor) has decided to issue this Regulatory Framework for the construction and leasing of telecommunication towers in the Arab Republic of Egypt pursuant to the Telecom Regulation Law No. 10/2003.

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