Public consultation is a regulatory process by which public input on matters affecting them is sought. Public consultation is also one of the key regulatory tools employed to improve transparency, efficiency and the effectiveness of regulation. As the Regulatory Authority for the telecommunications market in Qatar, ictQATAR recognizes that its decisions must be based on evidence and take into account the views of people and organizations with an interest in the outcome.
ictQATAR periodically conducts consultations when developing regulations, policies or guidelines. The goal is to improve the quality of our decisions by seeking the expertise, perspectives and ideas of those who will be directly affected. The process of consultation also enables us to balance opposing interests and identify any unintended effects and practical problems before developing any final positions on regulatory issues.
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The Strategic Sector Review consultation document seeks public comments on the findings from an extensive analysis of the telecommunications market in Qatar and policy recommendations for the sector’s continued development. The Regulatory Authority... |
This document is a follow up to the public consultation on the draft Type Approval Guidelines launched by ictQATAR on 13 June 2010, which then led to the release of the final Type Approval Guidelines on 9 January 2011. The report provides a... |
This Consultation Document sets out the standards, methodology and process that ictQATAR proposed to adopt for (1) Defining relevant markets, (2) Analyzing the defined relevant markets, (3) Assessing the degree of market power in those markets,... |
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This Public Consultation document outlines the proposed Radio Spectrum Policy to be issued by ictQATAR in accordance with Decree Law No. (34) of 2006 and the Telecommunications Law and related legislation. Spectrum is a fundamental, finite and... |
This consultation is released in relation to the “Draft Type Approval Guidelines for Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment” drafted by ictQATAR on 13 June 2010.
The objective of this consultation document is to give... |
ictQATAR published a consultation document on Type Approval Policy for Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE), which will apply to all RTTE imported or manufactured in Qatar, whether for marketing/commercial purposes or for... |
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On 26 April 2009, ictQATAR published a consultation document on “Type Approval Policy for Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment” and requested written comments from interested parties.
Eighteen companies submitted responses and... |
The VSAT Consultation Document outlined ictQATAR’s understanding of the current VSAT market in Qatar and confirmed ictQATARs intentions for enabling competing VSAT service provision. The document outlined preliminary requirements and processes for... |
The VSAT Consultation Document outlined ictQATAR’s understanding of the current VSAT market in Qatar and confirmed ictQATARs intentions for enabling competing VSAT service provision. The document outlined preliminary requirements and processes for... |
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ictQATAR conducted a first consultation concerning a proposed licensing framework. This enabled ictQATAR to share with stakeholders its proposals and receive valuable feedback and other perspectives. The responses to the consultation were, overall... |
This document contains all the responses received during the first consultation on the proposed Licensing Framework that was published on 14 January 2009. This document contains all the responses received during the first consultation on the... |
This public consultation on the Type Approval Policy for Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (“RTTE”) is issued by ictQATAR in accordance with Decree Law No. (34) of 2006 on the promulgation of the Telecommunications Law.... |
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This document addresses the provision and use of Very Small Aperture Terminal (“VSAT”) within Closed User Groups - which falls outside of public telecommunications services.
This consultation document sets out ictQATAR’s understanding of the... |
ictQATAR received 68 responses to its public consultation regarding proposed guidelines for telecommunications billing practices. This document contains the statistical summary of all responses that were submitted using ictQATAR’s comment submission... |
This is a consultation document on ictQATAR’s proposal for Telecommunications Billing Guides: Protecting Consumers from Unfair Billing Practices.
ictQATAR is authorized under Article (50) of the 2006 Telecommunications Law to set rules... |
