Egypt Telecommunication Regulation Law – February 2003 PART 2 - The National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority Article 3 – Establishment of the TRA A national authority managing the Telecommunication utility shall be established and named “The National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority”. The Authority shall have a public juristic personality; it shall be subordinated to the Minister Concerned and shall have its head quarters in Cairo and Giza. The NTRA shall have the right to establish branches all over the Arab Republic of Egypt. Article 4 – General functions of the TRA The NTRA shall aim to regulate the Telecommunication Service and to enhance and deploy services in compliance with the most advanced technology means satisfying the Users’ needs at the most appropriate prices. The NTRA shall also encourage national and international investment in this field within free competition rules, especially in the following: 1. Guaranteeing the provision of Telecommunication Services to all regions of the Republic including economic and development regions as well as urban, rural and remote areas. 2. Protecting National Security and the State top interests. 3. Guaranteeing the optimum usage of the Frequency Spectrum and increasing its returns according to the provisions of this Law. 4. Guaranteeing the compliance of the effective international agreements and resolutions issued by the international and regional organizations related to telecommunication which are approved by the State. 5. Monitoring the realization of the technical and economical efficiency programs for different Telecommunication Services. Article 5 – Scope of actions of the TRA The NTRA shall, in regard of achieving its goals, have the right to take all the necessary actions, especially the following: 1. Setting up the strategies, programs, rules and management techniques according to its activity in compliance with the provisions of this Law and the resolutions issued for its execution, without limitation to the governmental rules and regulations. 2. Keeping up with the technical and technological advancement in the telecommunication field in compliance with health and environmental standards. National Telecom. Reg.Authority 4