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Considering that telecommunications have assumed a fundamental role in economic and administrative activities, as demonstrated by the services they offer, derived from the phenomenal development of information technology and the convergence of services; an importance that extends to other areas such as defense, human security and social life, and have become an indispensable infrastructure and an important factor of development; Considering that given this technological evolution most of the state telecommunication authorities in the world have felt the need to review some concepts related to the content and means for the supervision of telecommunications, for in reality it has become impossible for public enterprises to manage and provide the enormous amount of services that are currently in existence without them; It has become necessary to adopt a legal framework that will not limit or restrict progress. It is important therefore that in keeping with universal trends, the concept of sate monopoly over communications be redefined and that more adequate mechanisms be created for the supervision of this type of activity. Thus, under the provisions of article 88, paragraph b of the Constitution, the National Assembly approves the following: CHAPTER I -- General Provisions Article 1 Scope and objectives 1.

This law regulates the definition of the bases for the establishment, management and exploitation of telecommunications service infrastructures given the vital role they play in the economic, social and cultural development of the Republic of Angola, as well as its importance for national integrity and the security of the population, the management of the territory and the well being of its citizens. 2. Within the context defined in the above paragraph, the main objective of this law is the creation of a legal framework to allow and guarantee the expansion and modernization of the national telecommunications system as well as the provision of quality telecommunication services, at affordable prices and offering access to a progressively larger number of Angolans in all areas of the national territory.

3. The following are also objectives of this law: a. Promote public and private investment, encouraging the exercise of the Republic of Angola Basic Telecommunication Law efficient manner, aiming at promoting territorial, economic and social f.