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Rwanda: Country to License Third Operator Print E-mail
Thursday, 24 July 2008

The government of Rwanda plans to license a third telecommunications operator now that the duopoly period for the existing operators has expired.

Rwandatel and MTN Rwandacel were granted duopoly licenses in 2003 to provide fixed and mobile communications.

"The duopoly expired in June and the government has decided to select a third national operator through a public tender process," Diogene Mudenge, the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency’s (RURA) acting director general, said.

Mudenge said the new operator would be issued with fixed and mobile licenses with 15 year duration. He added that the license obligations include contributions to the universal access fund.

The government has invited potential bidders to express interest in becoming the country’s third operator. The bidding process is restricted to telecom operators or groups that have proven capabilities to advance the Government's objectives in the ICT sector. Bidders should also have the financial capability to implement a realistic plan to enhance the telecommunications sector in Rwanda.

Source: New Vision - WDR/Intelecon Regulatory News.