Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Committed to transparency and innovation the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) www.tra.ae is launching a consultation process on the licensing of the Broadcast of Mobile TV in the UAE.
Currently a similar type of service is available through 3G streaming. However, this new Mobile TV service is provided through a different technology and will enable the public to enjoy a wider selection of channels and at a better quality.
The TRA has carried out a detailed study of the licensing criteria and procedures to be followed, enabling the service success in the UAE and thereby benefit the consumers.
In this respect, H.E. Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, TRA Board Member and Director General, stated: "The TRA strategy is based on the advanced status of the UAE Telecom Sector, and on responding to the growing demand of its stakeholders for applying the latest telecommunications technologies."
Mr. Al Ghanim added: "The TRA is responsible for reviewing license applications. We view this consultation as necessary prior to the licensing process and seek to involve interested parties. All interested parties may submit their comments on the Draft Invitation document to the TRA."
"We consider the participation of interested parties and individuals in the consultation to be within the TRA strategy to involve stakeholders in decisions that affect the sector. The TRA is keen to understand different viewpoints and concerns of the various stakeholders on the licensing of Mobile TV services. Thus, we will take into serious consideration the comments expressed before finalizing the licensing process," Mr. Al Ghanim concluded.
The consultation process will continue until 26 June 2008 at 3:00pm (+4GMT). At the start of the process, a Draft version of the document inviting interested parties to submit bids for providing Mobile TV has been published. The document highlights in detail the overall licensing process, the criteria for evaluation of bids, along with an outline of the license conditions for offering Mobile TV.
Interested parties are invited to submit their comments to the TRA. For more information please visit: www.tra.ae/mobile_consultation.html.
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