Practice Areas > Telecommunication and Broadcasting
We advise major international telecommunications companies, television broadcasters, equipment suppliers, print and digital publishers, online service providers, new media companies, content providers, media personalities and their agents. Our lawyers have an intimate knowledge of these highly regulated and changing industries. We have excellent relationship with Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority.
Lawcastles has an extensive experience in the area of telecommunications and broadcasting law in Tanzania. One of our lawyers participated in the study that led to introduction of converged licensing regime in Tanzania. The converged licensing regime has brought together a variety of legal questions surrounding telecommunications, IT, television, the Internet and content production. Since telecommunications and broadcasting industry is characterized by rapid regulatory and technological change, our lawyers provide timely, effective and industry-specific advice.
Generally, we advise on various obligations imposed by Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority, 2003 and Fair Competition Act, 2003 and other legal issues relevant to telecommunications and broadcasting business. Our practice is complemented by our ability to advise on corporate and transactional issues in major mergers and acquisitions, and advice on copyright and other intellectual property issues, defamation, contempt and licensing issues.
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