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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
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CRA opens public consultation on updated Retail Tariff Instruction 2025
Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has opened a public consultation to seek feedback on the updated Retail Tariff Instruction (RTI) 2025. This consultation is part of CRA's ongoing efforts to develop regulatory frameworks and adapt to changes in the telecommunications sector. The updated version builds on the original Decision of the President of the CRA No. 3 of 2018, issuing the Retail Tariff Instruction which laid the foundation for Qatar's retail tariff regulatory framework and has been in force since January 1, 2019. The RTI applies to all licensed service providers who offer telecom services to the public in Qatar. It sets out rules, procedures, and requirements for retail offers for telecommunications services. The 2025 revision introduces several important updates, drawing on the experience accumulated by the CRA in the process of retail tariff regulation since the RTI came into force, and aligning with international best practice. These include enhanced tariff classification, stricter provisions on service periods and exit penalties, clearer guidance for promotional and bespoke tariffs, and expanded reporting requirements for loyalty programmes, and expanding the flexibility in providing a variety of services, enhancing consumer value while ensuring regulatory compliance. By allowing the CRA to review each service provider's retail offers before they are introduced into the market, and instructing service providers on the extent and type of information that must be published for each offer, the RTI ensures consumers are equipped with the information they need to make informed purchasing decisions. In 2024 alone, CRA reviewed over 350 tariff submissions, covering pricing, service durations, promotional terms, and exit conditions. Since 2008, service providers have also been required to publish approved tariffs on their websites, ensuring public transparency and access to accurate pricing information. The public consultation on this revised RTI aims to ensure that consumers continue to benefit from high-quality telecom services in line with global standards. It forms part of the CRA's ongoing strategy to promote connectivity, collaboration, and digital transformation within Qatar's ICT sector, ensuring the public has an opportunity to comment on the rules and processes that govern the offering of telecommunications services in Qatar. In line with Qatar National Vision 2030, the consultation supports the national objective of building a competitive, transparent, and consumer-focused telecom market. The Retail Tariff Instruction 2025 draft and related documents are available on the CRA website at the following link: CRA invites stakeholders and interested parties to submit their input by August 31, 2025via email to
Qatar Tribune
23-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar and Brazil sign MoU to enhance cooperation in radio spectrum management
GENEVA: The State of Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), and the Federative Republic of Brazil, represented by the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the field of radio spectrum management. It was signed on the sidelines of the ITU Council 2025 meetings in Geneva. The MoU was signed by President of CRA Eng Ahmad Abdulla AlMuslemani, and President of ANATEL Carlos Manuel Baigorri. The agreement reflects both parties' commitment to fostering collaboration for the efficient use of radio spectrum and the advancement of radiocommunication services. It also underscores their shared ambition to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Under the MoU, Qatar and Brazil will collaborate to manage the radio spectrum environment, jointly address radio spectrum monitoring including satellite-based monitoringâ€'and share expertise in education and training to support human resource development in radio spectrum management. The MoU also includes cooperation in international conferences related to spectrum management hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other relevant organizations. It facilitates the exchange of knowledge and best practices to improve program management of special events. This strategic partnership aligns with the shared goals of both countries to foster innovation, respond to evolving technological landscapes, and build international cooperation in the telecommunications sector.
Broadcast Pro
19-05-2025
- Broadcast Pro
Qatar launches national initiative to mark ITU's 160th anniversary
The initiative features a diverse sequence of programmes developed in collaboration with local organisations and international partners. To commemorate the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Qatars Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at fostering digital inclusion and community engagement. Unveiled on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, the initiative aligns with the CRA Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030, highlighting the countrys long-standing partnership with the ITU and its commitment to inclusive digital advancement. Running under the theme Everyone Connected, Everyone Engaged, the initiative underscores Qatars support for global digital transformation by promoting the use of telecommunications and information technology for social benefit. It seeks to translate this vision into tangible outcomes that enhance connectivity and digital literacy across the country. Commenting on the programme, Engineer Ahmad Abdulla Al-Muslemani, President of CRA and Chair-Designate of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026, said: 'As we join the global community in marking the ITUs 160th anniversary, Qatar reaffirms its dedication to a digitally empowered and inclusive future. This programme is a testament to our enduring relationship with the Union and our shared mission to effectively regulate telecommunications and information technology, improve quality of life and transform digital opportunities into tangible achievements for all members of society.' The initiative features a diverse sequence of programmes developed in collaboration with local organisations and international partners. It begins an awareness workshop aimed at enhancing digital safety for the elderly, in cooperation with Ehsan Centre for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly, to provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and independently engage with the digital world. Manal Ahmed AlMannai, CEO of Ehsan, added: 'Our partnership with the Communications Regulatory Authority enables us to extend our long-standing mission into the digital world, and empower the elderly to use technology safely and confidently, ensuring that all generations benefit from Qatars digital transformation.' The initiative also includes a range of diverse programs developed in collaboration with several local organisations, aimed at engaging all segments of society, empowering people with disabilities, supporting the elderly, and inspiring youth pursuing careers in ICT. These efforts reflect Qatar's steadfast dedication to achieving digital inclusion and enhancing its active presence both regionally and internationally in the journey toward a knowledge-based digital economy that ensures equal opportunities for access and progress for all.
Qatar Tribune
18-05-2025
- Qatar Tribune
CRA launches national initiative to celebrate 160 years of Int'l Telecommunication Union
Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a national initiative featuring a variety of community-focused programmes. The programme kicked off on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day and reflects Qatar's longstanding collaboration with the ITU and its commitment to inclusive digital advancement in line with the CRA Strategy and the Qatar National Vision 2030. The national initiative, running under the unifying slogan 'Everyone Connected, Everyone Engaged', affirms Qatar's commitment to supporting global efforts in digital transformation. It focuses on achieving tangible benefits within the country by promoting the use of telecommunications and information technology, contributing to the ITU's vision of connecting the world through modern and sustainable digital means. Commenting on programme, Engineer Ahmad Abdulla Al-Muslemani, president of CRA and chair-designate of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026, said: 'As we join the global community in marking the ITU's 160th anniversary, Qatar reaffirms its dedication to a digitally empowered and inclusive future. This programme is a testament to our enduring relationship with the Union and our shared mission to effectively regulate telecommunications and information technology, improve quality of life and transform digital opportunities into tangible achievements for all members of society.' The initiative features a diverse sequence of programmes developed in collaboration with local organisations and international partners. It begins an awareness workshop aimed at enhancing digital safety for the elderly, in cooperation with Ehsan – Centre for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly, to provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and independently engage with the digital world. Manal Ahmed Al Mannai, CEO of Ehsan, emphasized the value of digital inclusion, stating: 'Our partnership with the Communications Regulatory Authority enables us to extend our long-standing mission into the digital world, and empower the elderly to use technology safely and confidently, ensuring that all generations benefit from Qatar's digital transformation ' The initiative also includes a range of diverse programmes developed in collaboration with several local organizations, aimed at engaging all segments of society, empowering people with disabilities, supporting the elderly, and inspiring youth pursuing careers in ICT. These efforts reflect Qatar's steadfast dedication to achieving digital inclusion and enhancing its active presence both regionally and internationally in the journey toward a knowledge-based digital economy that ensures equal opportunities for access and progress for all.
Business Mayor
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
5G internet will be available in Iran's metropolises by March
Sattar Hashemi said on Sunday that the government will hold auctions in the coming days for radio frequencies needed to expand Iran's 5G network, PressTV reported. 'We hope we can roll out the fifth generation of mobile (internet) in the country in the current year with a focus on metropolises,' Hashemi told reporters on the sidelines of an annual book fair in Tehran. He also said that Iran had reached an agreement with South Korean authorities to have the 5G option enabled in Samsung phones imported from the East Asian country. Hashemi later wrote on his X account that expanding the 5G network in Iran has been one of the main priorities of the country's telecoms ministry. He said that the 5G network will allow Iranian users to enjoy download speeds of up to 500 megabits per second (mbps). '… we will get to know the real meaning of online services, gaming, and movie streaming,' said the minister. The speed of mobile internet in Iran reached an average of 37.36 mbps in May last year, according to data from the international speed monitoring websites. The same data showed that Iran had moved up three places to 73rd in the global ranking of countries with regard to mobile internet speed in May. Figures released by Iran's Communications Regulatory Authority in August also showed that the number of 5G mast sites in the country had increased to a total of 1,313 in late March 2024. MP/ READ SOURCE
