The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has rolled out new guidelines to improve the licensing process for telecom services in Jordan.
These are the main takeaways of the new instructions:
Regulatory Compliance: Entities must meet technical standards and submit required documents to obtain and maintain telecom licenses in Jordan.
Approval and Renewal: TRC approvals for telecom equipment and services need renewal six months before expiration.
Temporary Permits: Six-month temporary permits for R&D purposes are available, with possible extensions.
Penalties for Non-Compliance: Non-adherence to TRC regulations may result in fines or service suspensions.
Foreign Entity Registration: Foreign companies must register with TRC, providing detailed legal and technical documentation to operate in Jordan.
These instructions are effective from September 15th, 2024.
Type Approval Impacted? Yes
Spectrum Impacted? No
Imports Impacted? No
