THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LAW Chapter 1 Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of this Law, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings set forth opposite each one of them: “Access”: the making available of telecommunications facilities and / or telecommunications services to another Licensed Operator for the purpose of providing telecommunications services, and including the connection of equipment by wire or wireless means, access to physical infrastructure including buildings, ducts, cables and masts, access to mobile networks and access to number translation or networks offering equivalent functionality. “Allocation” (with respect to frequencies): determining the usage of a frequency in the Kingdom of Bahrain in compliance with international telecommunications conventions. “Assignment" (with respect to frequencies): the assignment of certain frequencies for usage by frequency license licensees. “Appointing Authority”: the Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs in his capacity as the Authority that appoints the Arbitration Panel provided for in Chapter 16 of this Law. “Arbitration Panel”: the panel that shall be formed in accordance with the provisions of Article (68) of this Law. “Assignment”: with respect to frequencies, the assignment of certain frequencies for usage by Frequency License Licensees. “Authority”: the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority established by virtue of the provisions of this Law. “Batelco”: Bahrain Telecommunications Company established by virtue of Legislative Decree No. 18 of 1981.