The Information and Communication Technologies Authority
("ICTA") published its 2018 Activity Report1
("Report") which provides information on the activities
carried out by ICTA during 2018.
According to the Report, ICTA determined nine (9) objectives
within the scope of its 2019-2023 Strategic Plan2:
(i) generalization of high capacity stable, mobile and wireless
wideband networks and services and development of fiber
infrastructure, (ii) encouraging transition to local and national
5G and Beyond new generation communication technologies and local
production, (iii) encouraging innovative digital technologies and
services such as communication between machines
("M2M") and internet of things
("IoT"), (iv) increasing cyber security and ensuring user
assurance on electronic media, (v) encouraging sectoral development
and investment, and ensuring effective and sustainable competition
environment, (vi) protection of consumers and users rights and
interests, (vii)