Jordan Issues 11,212 New Frequency Licenses by End of 2024

Jordan Issues 11,212 New Frequency Licenses by End of 2024
Jordan Issues 11,212 New Frequency Licenses by End of 2024

The Jordanian Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) issued 11,212 new frequency licenses by the end of 2024, according to sector performance indicators published in its Annual Achievements Report.

Key Licensing Statistics for 2024

  • Renewed frequency licenses: 17,731
  • Modified frequency licenses: 4,752
  • Canceled frequency licenses: 2,196
  • Total telecommunications licenses: 49, including:
    • 29 category licenses
    • 20 individual licenses

Inspection and Monitoring Operations

اضافة اعلان

TRC conducted several specialized inspection campaigns to address frequency interference and ensure compliance with regulations. The report highlights:

  • 52 inspections to resolve interference issues.
  • 25 frequency scanning operations (both periodic and non-periodic).
  • 77 microwave link tests, leading to 22 violations.
  • 16 violations related to unauthorized radio devices.
  • 33 transactions for the destruction or decommissioning of radio equipment.
  • 21 cases of FM radio station interference resolved.

Regulatory Decisions and Guidelines in 2024

TRC issued and updated several key regulations, including:

  • Bulk Messaging Regulation
  • Approval Guidelines for Telecommunications Equipment
  • Updated Rules on Electromagnetic Field Safety
  • Electronic Subscriber Verification (Know Your Customer - eKYC) Regulations
  • Regulations on the Use of Radio Signal Repeaters for Mobile Networks

These measures aim to enhance regulatory oversight, minimize interference, and improve overall service quality in Jordan’s telecommunications sector.