CRA established in 2003 by virtue of article 7 of Law of Scope of Duties and Powers of Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, by combination of Deputy minister for Telecommunication Affairs Department and Directorate General of Telecommunications. The aim of establishing of CRA was to execute governmental powers as well as supervision and executive powers of The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in the sector of Radio and Communication Regulatory so that as a supervisory foundation, it could pave the grounds for competitive market of telecommunication and increment, promotion and optimization of service quality.