The Chairman is appointed by the Council of Ministers for a term of four years. The Spectrum Council is responsible for producing and updating the national frequency allocation plan, and considers and settles any disputes relating to electromagnetic compatibility arising between the users of spectrum. Serves as the licensing authority in the country, and is appointed by the government. Consists of five members appointed by the Council of Ministers. The responsibilities of the STC include reviewing license applications, managing license tenders, and sanctioning license violations.
Final authority regarding licenses remains with the government.
It has remained a state enterprise, but due to economic crises and generally chaotic state finances, external pressure towards privatization and liberalization has been significant. BTC's overall license has been granted for the period of 20 years, and in 1993 BTC was granted a five-year operating license as a public monopoly. BTC holds the sole license to construct, maintain, and operate the fixed network of the country for the next 20 years. In addition, BTC will manage the networks for national and regional radio and TV, radio communications and data transmission, satellite and satellite earth stations, and national and regional cable broadcasting. Licenses are issued for private networks, and there is competition in cellular and data networks.