Egypt Telecommunication Regulation Law – February 2003 Part 4 – Frequency Spectrum Management and Usage Licensing Article 49 – Authority of the TRA to regulate and manage the Spectrum The Frequency Spectrum is a limited natural resource and the NTRA is the entity responsible for regulating and managing all matters related to it in accordance with the provisions of this Law. Article 50 – Spectrum allocation management efficiency by the TRA The NTRA shall, in consideration of the issued publications of the International Telecommunication Union, set the Frequency Spectrum Plan so as to realize its optimum use, the utmost yield of its usage and allow the provision of advanced Radio Telecommunication Services. Such plan shall be presented to the Frequency Regulation Committee in order to undertake its obligations in accordance with the provisions of this Law. Article 51 – TRA authority to grant/cancel license and Spectrum allocation It is prohibited to use a Frequency or a Frequency Band without obtaining a license from the NTRA. The NTRA shall specify the conditions and rules for granting such licenses. The rules and procedures necessary to be followed in applying for the license shall be announced. The license shall be issued within a period not exceeding 90 days from the date of submission of all necessary documents with due consideration to the requirements of the Armed Forces and National Security Entities. The licensee shall only use a Frequency or a Frequency Band in accordance with the license conditions. In case of breach of such conditions, the NTRA shall have the right to cancel such license. Provisions of this Article shall not apply to Frequency Bands exclusively allocated by the International Telecommunication Union for services provided by the Radio and Television Union. Provisions of this Article shall also not apply to the existing networks used by the Radio and Television Union for transmission and distribution of its radio and television programs. Article 52 – Operation of wireless telecommunication equipment It is prohibited to possess, install or operate any Radio Set within the State except after having the consent of the NTRA and in accordance with the terms and conditions it specifies. The provision of the previous clause shall not apply to radio and television broadcasting sets of the Radio and Television Union which operate within the Frequency Spectrum Band exclusively allocated for such purpose. National Telecom. Reg.Authority 20