The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) will launch the new automated frequency management system (AFMS) on January 1 to digitise the application process for spectrum users in Qatar.
Users will be able to submit their spectrum licence requests online through a new e-Spectrum services portal, paving the way for a “smooth digital experience,” the CRA said in a statement.
By bringing the process online, CRA said it intends to provide “tangible benefits” to all existing licensees or future spectrum users. Users will be able to submit applications for issuing, modifying, or cancelling their spectrum licences. They will also be able to view active licences, track submitted applications, register radio network/area deployments, view invoices, and make online payments.
“The CRA encourages all spectrum users in Qatar to create an account in the portal to manage their licences more efficiently. To ensure a smooth transition, if you face any technical difficulty in submitting requests online, CRA may accept submissions manually until March 31, 2017. After this period, all requests must be submitted online,” said CRA spokesperson Faisal al-Shuaibi.
The AFMS is designed according to international standards, and will play an important role in efficient management of the radio frequency spectrum in Qatar, the CRA said. Through the new system, CRA intends to enhance the existing application process, and align its services with the Qatar Digital Government initiative.
To benefit from the features, spectrum users should create an account using the e-Spectrum Services Portal accessible at https://e-spectrum.cra.gov.qa.
