Description

Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) including operational license requirement entered into force

On 9 January 2009, Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) entered into force. The Act specifies that operating a public electronic communications service or network, or providing a voice telephony service, requires a licence granted by the Na…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2009-01-06
adopted

On 6 January 2009, the President signed the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) into law.…

2009-01-09
in force

On 9 January 2009, Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) entered into force. The Act specif…