4 October 2011

Notice: Public Internet Services through International Satellite Service Providers - Security Requirements

This is a public notice, issued by ictQATAR, of the security requirements for public Internet services through International Satellite Providers. All publicly licensed telecommunications operators in Qatar are required under the Telecommunications Law 34 of 2006 to ensure customer communications are secure and protected, and service provision and business operations are in line with the requirements of security authorities in Qatar. If an organization or person is using Internet services provided by an international satellite provider, they should be aware that this is unlicensed and unauthorized telecommunications service provision in Qatar.