ABOUT ATRA
Creating an enabling environment for the investors and safeguarding the rights of consumers, ATRA is a state agency regulating the telecom market. We help with expansion services across the country to millions of Afghans, create and enforce regulations, develop standards, provide universal access to the services, and oversee and foster competition in the telecom market—all in a non-discriminatory and transparent manner, by creating a level playing field.
THEMATIC PRIORITIES
- Connectivity and access
- Digital infrastructure
- Digital inclusion
- Digital innovation
- Online safety
- Cyber security
- Skills and education
- Policy and regulation
Core Functions
- Issuing service licenses and permits
- Conducting Monitoring and Control of the service providers
- Managing spectrum in an effective and efficient way
- Protecting the consumer rights
- Developing ICT infrastructure and services
- Provision of universal access
- Conducting type approval