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'''[http://www.anrt.net.ma/ ANRT]''' is the central body instituted by the government of Morocco to | '''[http://www.anrt.net.ma/ ANRT]''' is the central body instituted by the government of Morocco to govern and administer the telecommunication sector of that country. ANRT not only administers this sector, but also oversees enforcement of the laws governing the sector by the requisite authorities. | ||
ANRT ensures that the telecommunication sector contributes to the general welfare of the state of Morocco, ensuring that the networks function with maximum efficiency. | |||
It also ensures that communication networks within Morocco remain secure against any form of infringement. Thirdly, it maintains adequate contingency plans to handle possible emergencies, plans that ensure that communications facilities will remain up and running in a regional or national emergency. <ref>[http://www.anrt.net.ma/ ANRT.net.ma]</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
ANRT was established under the authority of the prime minister of Morocco, and possesses considerable financial and legal autonomy. The law that established it | ANRT was established under the authority of the prime minister of Morocco, and possesses considerable financial and legal autonomy. | ||
The law that established it was passed in 1998, and since then ANRT has overseen a general reorganization of the communication sector in Morocco. ANRT oversees the practical implementation of various legislation passed by the government of Morocco governing telecommunications. <ref>[http://www.anrt.net.ma/ ANRT.net.ma]</ref> | |||
== Business == | == Business == | ||
ANRT ensures that fair play is observed between different organizations in the telecommunication sector in Morocco. ANRT also | ANRT ensures that fair play is observed between different organizations in the telecommunication sector in Morocco. ANRT also suggests possible legislation that will continue to aid the development of the telecommunication sector. | ||
ANRT moreover directly represents the government of Morocco in the management of certain scarce telecommunication resources. Besides all these functions, the organization supports the training of personnel and the advancement of research in telecommunications technology. | |||
ANRT is in short a functional arm of the Moroccan government, fully empowered by the legislation of that country. <ref>[http://www.anrt.net.ma/ ANRT.net.ma]</ref> | |||
== Products and Services == | == Products and Services == | ||
''' | '''Laws and Legislation:''' ANRT contributes to the legal and legislative basis of the telecommunications sector of Morocco, even to the extent of preparing draft laws.<br/> | ||
'''Administration of Licenses:''' ANRT administers the granting of licenses in the telecommunication sector in Morocco, usually via competitive bidding. | '''Administration of Licenses:''' ANRT administers the granting of licenses in the telecommunication sector in Morocco, usually via competitive bidding.<br/> | ||
'''Oversight and Arbitration:''' It oversees technical requirements in the sector, as well as the prices that various operators charge for their services. It is an | '''Oversight and Arbitration:''' It oversees technical requirements in the sector, as well as the prices that various operators charge for their services. It is an authority of appeal for competitive disputes between operators in the sector and also handles allegations of violation of fair play.<br/> | ||
'''Advancement of Technology:''' ANRT functions as a representative of the Moroccan government in encouraging advancement in telecommunication technology in Morocco. | '''Advancement of Technology:''' ANRT functions as a representative of the Moroccan government in encouraging advancement in telecommunication technology in Morocco.<br/> | ||
'''Administration of Resources:''' ANRT also manages certain important resources, such as the radio spectrum, in terms of telecommunication facilities. | '''Administration of Resources:''' ANRT also manages certain important resources, such as the radio spectrum, in terms of telecommunication facilities.<br/> | ||
'''Domain Names:''' ANRT also manages domain names in Morocco. <ref>[http://www.anrt.net.ma/ ANRT.net.ma]</ref> | |||
== Recent news == | == Recent news == | ||
ANRT has recently | ANRT has recently conducted arbitrations in several areas of interest to Maroc Telecom. | ||
It ruled against Maroc Telecom in the case where telecom operator Wana alleged abuse of fair play laws by Maroc telecom. | |||
It also enforced Maroc's granting of access to Medi Telecom of the submarine cable SEA-ME-WE 3. <ref>[http://www.balancingact-africa.com/news/en/issue-no-286/telecoms/morocco-anrt-gives-medi-telecom-proper-access-to-sea-me-we-3 BalancingAct–Africa.com]</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 10:19, 29 November 2010
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| Type: | Government Agency |
| Industry: | Telecommunications |
| Founded: | 1998 |
| Founder(s): | Government of Morocco, under the Authority of the Prime Minister |
| Headquarters: | Boulevard Ar Riyad, Hay Riyad, |
| Businesses: | Administration of the Telecommunications Sector within Morocco |
| Website: | ANRT.Net.Ma |
ANRT is the central body instituted by the government of Morocco to govern and administer the telecommunication sector of that country. ANRT not only administers this sector, but also oversees enforcement of the laws governing the sector by the requisite authorities.
ANRT ensures that the telecommunication sector contributes to the general welfare of the state of Morocco, ensuring that the networks function with maximum efficiency.
It also ensures that communication networks within Morocco remain secure against any form of infringement. Thirdly, it maintains adequate contingency plans to handle possible emergencies, plans that ensure that communications facilities will remain up and running in a regional or national emergency. [1]
History
ANRT was established under the authority of the prime minister of Morocco, and possesses considerable financial and legal autonomy.
The law that established it was passed in 1998, and since then ANRT has overseen a general reorganization of the communication sector in Morocco. ANRT oversees the practical implementation of various legislation passed by the government of Morocco governing telecommunications. [2]
Business
ANRT ensures that fair play is observed between different organizations in the telecommunication sector in Morocco. ANRT also suggests possible legislation that will continue to aid the development of the telecommunication sector.
ANRT moreover directly represents the government of Morocco in the management of certain scarce telecommunication resources. Besides all these functions, the organization supports the training of personnel and the advancement of research in telecommunications technology.
ANRT is in short a functional arm of the Moroccan government, fully empowered by the legislation of that country. [3]
Products and Services
Laws and Legislation: ANRT contributes to the legal and legislative basis of the telecommunications sector of Morocco, even to the extent of preparing draft laws.
Administration of Licenses: ANRT administers the granting of licenses in the telecommunication sector in Morocco, usually via competitive bidding.
Oversight and Arbitration: It oversees technical requirements in the sector, as well as the prices that various operators charge for their services. It is an authority of appeal for competitive disputes between operators in the sector and also handles allegations of violation of fair play.
Advancement of Technology: ANRT functions as a representative of the Moroccan government in encouraging advancement in telecommunication technology in Morocco.
Administration of Resources: ANRT also manages certain important resources, such as the radio spectrum, in terms of telecommunication facilities.
Domain Names: ANRT also manages domain names in Morocco. [4]
Recent news
ANRT has recently conducted arbitrations in several areas of interest to Maroc Telecom.
It ruled against Maroc Telecom in the case where telecom operator Wana alleged abuse of fair play laws by Maroc telecom.
It also enforced Maroc's granting of access to Medi Telecom of the submarine cable SEA-ME-WE 3. [5]