Dual-Agency Approval Creates Market Entry Barriers

Subsection (c) requires joint prelicensing approval from both the National Communications Authority and the Data Protection Commission for "all new telecom-related services involving the processing of personal data." This dual-agency requirement creates procedural complexity and regulatory uncertainty without specified timelines, coordination mechanisms, or appeal rights. Businesses must navigate two separate regulatory bodies simultaneously before market entry, creating substantial delays and compliance costs that disproportionately disadvantage startups and smaller operators compared to established players with regulatory expertise.