Telecommunications & Digital Law
FN & PARTNERS advises operators and digital-sector companies on the regulatory, contractual and technological aspects of their activities.
Electronic communications are a regulated sector in Chad: operating as a carrier or service provider requires, as the case may be, a licence, an authorisation or a declaration, under the supervision of the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP). The framework was supplemented by a series of laws adopted in 2015 on electronic transactions, cybersecurity and personal data.
Me Frédéric NANADJINGUE is the author of a book on the protection of internet service consumers in Chad. The firm supports operators, access providers, technology companies and e-commerce players, from regulatory compliance to contract drafting, and assists users in their disputes with service providers.
Issues We Handle
- Telecom authorisation and licensing regime
- Technology and digital services contracts
- Regulation of electronic communications
- Legal issues related to digital innovation
Clients We Serve
- Telecom operators
- Technology companies
- Public institutions
How We Work
Regulation
Characterising the activity, licence or authorisation applications, licence obligations, dealings and disputes with the regulator.
Technology contracts
Software development, licensing and maintenance, hosting, cloud services, integration, service levels and exit arrangements.
Online business and services
Terms of use and sale, mandatory notices, electronic evidence and signatures, online payment and mobile financial services.
Digital disputes
Disputes between operators and customers, service-provider liability, unlawful content, online reputation.
Our Approach
Active monitoring of the fast-evolving regional digital regulatory framework.
Legal Framework
- Chadian legislation on electronic communications and sector regulation
- Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP)
- Chadian law on electronic transactions
- Chadian laws on cybersecurity, cybercrime and the protection of personal data
- CEMAC regulations on payment services
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the firm supports technology companies in securing the legal foundations of their business.
The legislation on electronic transactions recognises electronic documents and signatures, subject to reliability requirements. Their evidential weight depends on the process used: the firm helps choose a solution suited to what is at stake in the contract.
It depends on the nature of the service. Electronic communications activities and some financial services are regulated; others are unrestricted but subject to information and data-protection obligations. Characterising the activity is the first step.
Yes. The firm advises companies and individuals on their complaints and disputes with operators and digital service providers.
This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation calls for specific analysis: please contact the firm before making any decision.
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