Egypt Telecommunication Regulation Law – February 2003 Part 3 – Licenses and Permits Section I - Licenses Article 21 – Authority of the TRA to grant authorizations [and licenses] It is prohibited to establish or operate Telecommunication Networks, provide Telecommunication Services, by-pass international telephone calls or announce any of these without obtaining a license from the NTRA in accordance with the provisions of this Law and its executive resolutions. However, no license shall be required to be obtained from NTRA to establish or operate a Private Telecommunication Network that does not use radio telecommunication systems. The licensed Operator shall notify the NTRA of the Private Networks established on his Infrastructure. The NTRA resolutions regarding licenses shall be published in the Official Gazette or any of the widespread daily newspapers at the expense of the licensee, provided that publishing includes all licensing conditions. Article 22 – Process for obtaining a license from the TRA Applying for any of the licenses mentioned in Article (21) shall be by filling the application forms issued by the NTRA and accompanied by data and documents specified by the NTRA, especially those proving the technical and financial capability of the applicant. Applications shall include the suggested basis for pricing of services and methods of calculation. Decision regarding an application for license shall be taken within a period not exceeding 90 days from the date the applicant submitted all requested documents to the NTRA, otherwise the application shall be considered rejected. Article 23 – Authority of the TRA to determine license fees The NTRA shall issue the licenses stated in Article (21) in accordance with the rules and procedures stated in Article (22) and the resolutions executing this Law. The Board of Directors shall determine the fees for issuing such licenses and the rules and procedures for collection. Article 24 – Determining limits for monopoly [or significant market power] The Board of Directors shall determine the limits which, if exceeded, shall result in the occurrence of monopolistic practices in any of the fields regulated by this Law. The Board of Directors shall set the rules that should be applied to confront such practices. National Telecom. Reg.Authority 12