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Telecom Regulation

Throughout the world, competitive telecoms markets have resulted in better service, lower prices, and more products and services. An open market also drives economic development by creating jobs and spurring innovation. A careful, measured liberalization process is already bringing those benefits to individual and business consumers in Qatar.

Decree Law Number 34 of 2006 gives ictQATAR a full range of powers to regulate the telecommunications market in Qatar. Our authority includes licensing service providers and implementing policies that promote competition in the telecommunications sector in Qatar.

And in our role as an independent regulator, we are dedicated to protecting consumers against unfair business practices and balancing the needs of customers and the needs of providers. ictQATAR is working with stakeholders across the country to ensure all participants in the telecommunications sector understand their rights and responsibilities. 

Telecoms Liberalization
 
In 2007, ictQATAR achieved one of its earliest goals when the mobile products and services sector was opened to competition. In 2008, the fixed line telecoms market was also liberalized. After a transparent, public process, ictQATAR selected Vodafone Qatar among the world's leading telecommunications providers to compete in both mobile and fixed line against Qtel. All consumers will benefit from better value while spurring the development of advanced products and services needed to support a growing, diverse economy.

Three objectives drive telecommunications liberalization:
1. Foster an efficient telecommunications sector to benefit society
2. Create a showcase for successful sector reform
3. Provide a sustainable business environment



Consumer


Bringing Choice and Quality Services.  more

Service Provider


Ensuring Transparency and Openness.  more