2.8 Are there any particular licences or other requirements (for example, in relation to emergency services) in relation to VoIP services? Telecommunications regulatory news in emerging markets. switched services) and/or network access (e.g. According to the bill, the proposed authority would be based on three key principles: first, the bulk of the regulatory powers, which until now had been in the hands of the Minister of Communications, would be transferred to a professional body; second, the regulatory body would be independent in fulfilling its duties; and third, the Authority would be responsible for regulation in the areas of both telecommunications and broadcasting (with the exception of public broadcasting). The interconnection, access and wholesale services are all regulated by the Communications Law: every licensee that holds a general licence is obligated to interconnect and to allow access to every other general licensee. Found inside – Page 290Limited access to frequencies and technologies: Israel consistently denies Palestinians' requests for updated ICT ... The contemporary regulatory environment MTIT is the main regulatory body in the telecommunications sector. Found inside... Oct 2019 Chunghwa FarEasTone Taiwan Mobile Ireland Taiwan Israel Vodafone Pelephone Telecom Italia Vodafone Aug 2019 ... Maldives Al Madar Oct 2019 AT&T Dec 2018 c b Also Okinawa Cellular, its 51.5%-owned subsidiary; c The regulator. The Communications Data Law regulates the powers of the court to allow an investigating body to receive information from the holder of a “communication data” media licence, regarding location data, subscription data or traffic data, and all excluding the contents of the communication itself. 2.12 Looking at fixed, mobile and other services, are charges for interconnection (e.g. With regard to the powers of the Broadcast Content Council and its relationship with the Governing Council, according to the proposed model, the Broadcast Content Council will serve as an advisory body to the Governing Council in matters of broadcasting, in general, and will have decision making power in areas specifically related to program content - for example, broadcast ethics, original productions obligations, classification and labeling of programs, subtitles and sign language, and so forth. The VoIP licensee is obliged to allow, at any time and free of charge, free and fast access to public emergency services centres. Regulatory Rules Governing the Communications Industry. The Director of the Budget (or his deputy) holds one of the most powerful, high-ranking positions in public service, and in this capacity, one's commitment is first and foremost to budgetary considerations and to the policies of the Finance Ministry. The Romanian regulator National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications ( ANCOM) has announced plans for a new auction for the frequencies remaining after selection procedures carried out in 2012 and 2015. Krispin, Rubinstein, Blecher & Partners, Mohannad Nasser The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) was established by means of the Telecommunications Law No. Found inside – Page xxxix... del) Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI), TEHRAN ROA Iraq - Iraq - Iraq Atheer Telecom Iraq, BAGHDAD ROA Israël ... NEW DELHI E Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), NEW DELHI E/ Regulator Telecommunications Consultants ... The Wiretap Law extends beyond its name, it is not limited to listening to oral conversations, and it provides that monitoring communications networks in Israel, including the internet, is tantamount to wiretapping. Any form of description, including an entry, drawing, photograph, recording on magnetic media or anything programmed within the memory of a computerised system or another electronic device, of an encryption tool, of an encryption method, of an encryption key, or a part thereof, or of their attributes or of their performance capability, whether they exist or not. Bezeq, Israel’s dominant telecoms operator, had long argued for an end to its “structural separation”, in which it is forced to keep its mobile phone, fixed line, satellite TV and internet units as separate entities. Also, a licensee is obliged to keep a maintenance record of the network, for the past 12 months. To summarize, it is difficult to overstate the importance of radio and television broadcasts, or of telephony, data communications, and the Internet, and their impact on our lives, collectively and as individuals. The Authority's personnel will provide the necessary professional infrastructure for decisions made by the Governing Council and the Broadcast Content Council. Found inside – Page 199... Website: www.buyusa.gov/israel TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE A. MARKET OVERVIEW Potential for US manufacturers and service ... lost its role as the operator of telecommunications services and now serves as the regulator for the industry. Access and/or securing or enforcing rights to public and private land is regulated under Chapter F of the Communications Law, according to which a licensee may install telecommunications infrastructure on public land and private land, in accordance with the Planning and Building Law, 1965, and with regard to private land also subject to the consent of the property owner. While in principle almost all products are allowed to enter Israel, for some products there are licenses requirements,the conditions and requirements for importation of goods into Israel, using the Harmonized System (product HS code) as the basis for information. Coverage of LTE services in Israel is high, while the regulator in August 2020 also concluded an important multi-spectrum auction to enable operators to forge ahead with their 5G plans. The main fields of the Israeli communications market are telecoms, internet and broadcasting. In the case of a government minister, there is an inherent risk of a potential conflict of interests between his or her role as a politician and his or her professional role as a regulator. Reuters reported that the committee made the same recommendation regarding the merger plans of cable firm HOT, which is controlled by Altice Europe. However, as mentioned above, according to a proposed amendment of the Communications Law, the universal service obligation will not apply with regard to the deployment of a fibre-optic telecommunications network. Partner is not prepared to allow Cellcom to complete the acquisition of Xfone, having already acquired Golan Telecom, and is hoping that the regulator will grant it … © copyrights reserved to The Israel Democracy Institute. Israel's Communications Minister on Monday said he would seek to speed up deployment … Found inside – Page 60Total Israeli Telecom Services Yearly Sales 1996 Total market $ 3.6 billion . ... protect the new companies ' cash flows , the Israeli regulator has committed itself not to grant any additional international telecom licenses before Jan. The third section surveys recommendations proposed by various experts and committees in the past, as well as government decisions and the Israeli Communications Authority Bill drafted by the Ministry of Communications. A corporation that has been granted a licence and transferred control or one of its managers has been replaced will have its licence deemed as expired if it has not been proven to the authorities that the corporation is still in compliance with the regulation. Coverage of LTE services in Israel is high, while the regulator in August 2020 also concluded an important multi-spectrum auction to enable operators to forge ahead with their 5G plans. The Second Authority Law regulates commercial television and radio broadcasts, which include TV Channels 2 and 10, regional radio stations, and in the future, nationwide digital radio stations. The term “listening” also includes recording or copying the contents of the call. On the whole, case law is limited to examining whether the bounds of reasonableness and proportionality have been exceeded, and does not provide guidelines for decision making within the domain. But its approval of Cellcom's purchase of Golan signalled it also wants to avoid company failures. Israel telecoms regulator seeks quicker fibre network rollout. 8 December 2004 - numbering plan update The national telecom regulator announced the following number ranges in use for Israel: A Supreme Court ruling stated that the external bodies are mediators only, and therefore obliged to act in accordance with the regulations applicable to the licensee. Israel (ITU Region 1): At the end of 2020, the Israeli telecom regulator, IMOC, the Ministry of Communications, released the new WRC-15 amateur 60 m Secondary allocation of 5351.5 – 5366.5 kHz with a maximum power limit of 25 W at the transmitter output. 2.20 Are there any obligations requiring number portability? Candidates for the former would be proposed by the minister responsible for the Communications Authority, and in the case of the Broadcast Content Council, by the minister responsible for the Authority and by the Minister of Culture. First, the book examines the rationale for regulating electronic communications services and the nature of regulatory considerations. Three laws form the basis of the regulation of the communications industry in Israel: the Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasting), 5742-1982; the Wireless Telegraphy Ordinance (New Version), 5732-1972; and the Second Authority for Television and Radio Law, 5750-1990. 2.15 Are retail price controls imposed on any operator in relation to fixed, mobile, or other services? 5.3 Describe the different types of licences for the distribution of audio-visual media and their key obligations. Regulating the IoT: 2020 and Beyond. 2.17 How are telephone numbers and network identifying codes allocated and by whom? It would also establish a governing council (the Authority's decision making body, as detailed below), whose members would have expertise in, and understanding of, social issues, which would enable them to faithfully take into account the diverse needs and considerations. During the 1990s, the Israeli telecommunication industry transitioned from government owned monopolies to diversified private competition by a range of new companies. The MOC is considering easing the separation obligation imposed on Bezeq, as an incentive to invest in an advanced infrastructure. Other related laws deal with the Broadcast Authority, subtitles and translation into sign language, classification and labeling of broadcasts, the Knesset Channel, sponsored programs on the IDF (Israeli Army) Radio, and several other issues. In our view, this demand is problematic due to its obvious infringement of the Authority's independence. The fees are set by the Minister of Communications, subject to the approval of the Minister of Finance and the Economics Committee of the Knesset (the Israeli parliament). The preference for a model with a governing council over one with a single director general is intended to create the conditions required to achieve a balanced regulatory approach that gives expression to a range of opinions and disciplines, and to the combination of a variety of voices. Such practice was prohibited by the Communications Law, thus enabling customers to move freely from one operator to another. With regard to the structure and characteristics of the Communications Authority, the following are the main points of the proposed model: a) Legal Status. Based on this decision, the Ministry of Communications, the Council for Cable TV and Satellite Broadcasting, and the Second Authority would all be dissolved upon the establishment of the new authority. Jun 11, 2021 | USD 1,295... of key indicators up to 2025. Found inside – Page 19The firm, which is owned by U.S.-based private equity firm Quadrangle, Israel-based investor Fore Group, ... MARKET INTELLIGENCE TRAI aims for 100 million broadband users by 2014 The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has said ... In subsequent years, the Ministers of Communications abandoned the initiative to establish a communications authority. There are numerous rules within the regulation of the communications industry, but the basic structure with regard to the regulation of telecommunications services, of frequencies for wireless communication, and of broadcasting is common: as a rule, all activity is prohibited unless permitted under a license (or franchise) issued by the regulator and in accordance with its provisions, or unless such activity is exempted from licensing. Please wait while we process your request... Elena Herrero-Beaumount - Public Relations & Communication, Garrigues, GLG According to the Communications Law, the provision of telecommunication services as defined in said law is prohibited, unless under a licence granted by the MOC. covering 59 areas of law in more than 150 jurisdictions, Full online access to hundreds of news articles by In the case of the Broadcast Content Council, since the intent is that it reflect the Israeli public in its diversity, we propose that the method of appointment be based on consultations between the minister and organizations that deal with areas related to the Council's spheres of activity (writers, journalists, artists and teachers, institutions of high learning, consumer organizations, and other public and community bodies). As aforementioned, broadcasting over the internet is not regulated. Unified General Licence (infrastructure) for the provision of wholesale services to other licensees. Software or a device, including a series, part or model thereof, that cause or are intended to cause encryption or decryption, whether the encryption or decryption is made by means of another device or software. Bezeq Israel Telecom said on Sunday it had received notice that Israel's telecoms regulator would likely allow Bezeq to merge its various business units. If so, to which court or body, and on what basis? Telecommunication services are open to both foreign investment and ownership. 3.3 Can the use of spectrum be made licence-exempt? Noga Rubinstein to provide information, inform customers, disconnect customers) to assist content owners whose rights may be infringed by means of file-sharing or other activities? The decisions of the Competition Authority can be appealed to a special tribunal – the Court of Economic Affairs, whose decisions may be appealed to the Supreme Court. The Bank of Israel in respect of banks, credit card companies and trust companies. Moreover, according to the same argument, handing over responsibility for value based considerations to professionals at a communications authority—experts in engineering, economics, and law—goes against the principles of a democratic regime, as such issues must be handled by those who represent the opinions and preferences of the public, who are elected by them and who are accountable to them. Israel's Communications Ministry said on Thursday it has concluded a tender to award frequencies to operate fifth generation (5G) mobile networks. In our view, this is an erroneous course of action. Israel's outgoing communications minister said on Tuesday he plans to cut landline phone tariffs by 40%, the first time rates would fall in 17 years. The Israeli private intelligence company Rayzone Group appears to have had access to the global telecommunications network via ... Foreign telecom regulators need to … Israeli regulator … Found inside – Page 334Moreover , as he saw it , a cable monopoly was exactly what Israel needed , since its combined force would enable it to ... Was it the ' regulator ' , who at least in principle could carve the communication sector as he saw fit ? The allocation of phone numbers is regulated by the MOC, in accordance with the Communications Law and the number allocation programme published by the MOC. Internet TV (also referred to as OTT TV) services are not currently regulated. The laws governing the operation of the present regulatory bodies—the Communications Law, the Second Authority Law, and the Wireless Telegraphy Ordinance—already include provisions relating to the functions and powers of the Minister of Communications, the Council for Cable TV, and the Second Authority Council, and these can continue to serve as the basis for delineating the duties and powers of the Communications Authority. ; The Securities Authority in respect of stock exchange members and portfolio managers. Some of the services that Bezeq provides, mainly telephone services, are subject to price control. 4.4 How does the state intercept communications for a particular individual? The head of the PPA also serves as the Registrar of Databases ('the Registrar'). Where we believe that the regulation … There is also no requirement for a judicial order permitting the activity of gathering communication data by way of independent interception, online access or a timely request made by the Israeli Security Agency. Terms of Service and to be contacted regarding GLG’s b) Objectives and Functions. No Holder of Immunity and no employee or person acting on behalf thereof shall bear liability for damage caused due to: (1) the non-provision of telecommunication services and ancillary services, or the suspension, restriction or discontinuation thereof, deriving from an intentional act of the Holder of Immunity, if it is required for the purpose of carrying out telecommunication activity or of the provision of a telecommunication service; and (2) an error in the provision of a telecommunication service, an error in a telecommunication message or an omission therefrom, or a nondelivered telecommunication message or a late delivery thereof, the delivery of a telecommunication message to the wrong address or an incorrect registration in a subscriber directory or in any other publication by the Holder of Immunity, unless caused by severe negligence. Found inside – Page 64Both businessmen have called for an independent telecoms regulator , something the Communications Ministry raised as a possibility earlier this year ... There will be peace with Israel before there is an independent regulator in Kuwait ... Main regulator for data protection The Israeli regulatory authority, the PPA, was founded in 2006, and is part of the Ministry of Justice. The head of the PPA also serves as the Registrar of Databases ('the Registrar'). The relative flexibility afforded to an extra governmental corporation (inter alia with regard to budget, recruiting of personnel, and legal proceedings) and the lessening of dependence on the government service, as well as the separation of the Authority from the political echelon, can contribute significantly to the independence and professionalism of the regulator. An approach, plan, equation or algorithm for encrypting or decrypting. The Ministry of Communications encompasses a wide and diversified range of activities. The Communications Law also provides a dispute resolution mechanism, intended to ensure that disputes between licensees do not result in impairing the quality of telecommunications services to the public. The telecom regulator in Israel is Ministry of Communications משרד התקשורת (MOC). The relationship between the spheres of responsibility of the two councils is based on the concept that one regulator—the Governing Council—will be charged with regulating the domains of telecommunications and broadcasting. According to the Encryption Declaration, the term “encryption items” includes the following: The MOD’s declared policy distinguishes between “personal use” of an encryption item and any other use, in the following ways: 4.6 Are there any specific cybersecurity requirements on telecoms or cloud providers? Cloud services are not regulated in Israel. Found inside – Page 41For example , the electricity regulators in Pakistan , Maine ( USA ) , and Australia have the power to grant licences , whereas the regulator in Israel does not . Similarly , regulators in the telecom industry in the UK ... Already registered? Bezeq, Cellcom and Partner posted 3%, 4% and 8% declines in revenue, respectively. Main regulator for data protection. 6928. This law established the Council for Cable TV and Satellite Broadcasting; regulatory powers in this area are vested largely in the Council, and partly in the Minister of Communications. Most regulatory powers in this area lie with the Minister of Communications. (Bloomberg) -- Israel’s telecommunications regulator wants to “shrink the competition” among mobile operators, a policy reversal designed to improve their finances so they can build infrastructure the economy will need in the future. Bezeq said it was examining the prospect of implementing measures to allow it to merge its units. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Licences under the Second Authority Law are not transferable. Such integration will enhance the decision making process, thereby increasing the likelihood of reaching the best decisions. Its smaller competitors, many of which are barely making profit, have urged the regulator to keep the structural separation in tact, arguing that Bezeq will become more powerful. Imposing a pledge on shares is allowed, under the condition that the terms of the pledge stipulate that the exercising of the pledge shall be carried out after obtaining MOC approval. Big Data Analytics for Telecom Regulators To meet compliance of the regulators, CSPs (Communication service providers) can tap into Big Data ... Israel +49 (0) 30 2218 1621 israel@nobleprog.com Message Us. 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