As part of on-going efforts to foster sustainable competition in the telecommunications sector, the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has hosted today at its headquarters an introductory session to introduce the “Duct Management System”. Through the new system, CRA will manage the service providers’ requirement to utilize and access the new underground passive civil telecom infrastructure, which is managed by CRA and currently under construction.
The session was attended by representatives from Ashghal Public Works Authority, Centre for Geographic Information System - Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Lusail City, Meshrieb Properties and United Development Company (UDC).
“We are very pleased to introduce this new system to our stakeholders which will allow all service providers to access the new underground passive civil telecom infrastructure managed by CRA, in an organised and transparent way. It is a crucial step towards ensuring sustainable competition in Qatar’s telecommunications market which will ultimately benefit consumers and service provider’s alike.” said Faisal Al-Shuaibi, CRA’s Official Spokesperson.
It is worth mentioning that earlier this year CRA has conducted series of high level workshops attended by relevant stakeholders highlighting the importance of effective competition in the telecommunications sector in Qatar.