The process of application requires that the forms be completed in TRIPLICATE and be submitted in an envelope addressed to the Secretary, Info-Communications Authority. Note that additional instructions, specific to the licence that is being applied for, are provided with the application forms.
a) The last part of the application form is the Declaration, where the applicant affirms the accuracy of the information submitted on the form. This section of the form must have original signatures – facsimile or photocopies will not be accepted.
b) The completed application form must be accompanied and the appropriate fee application fee paid to the Info-Communications Authority.
c) Any additional information that the applicant may wish to provide, which cannot fit into the space provided on the forms, can be attached to the form.
d) Each copy of the application form submitted must have attached the required documentation and any additional information that is being provided.
e) The applicant should indicate which, if any, information provided in the application is confidential.
f) It is advisable to include a summary sheet that itemizes all of the documents that are being submitted, including attachments.
Upon submission of the completed application forms, a response with be sent, acknowledging receipt of the documents and providing a timeline for response
The table below shows the various licence categories and provides some guidelines for when Frequency Authorization would be required
TYPE OF SERVICE |
LICENCE CATEGORY |
FREQYENCY AUTHORISATION REQUIRED |
Fixed Public Networks/Services |
Concession |
Yes |
Internet Network & Services |
Concession |
For Wireless Applications |
Public Mobile Networks/Services |
Concession |
Yes |
Public Radio Paging Networks/Services |
Concession |
Yes |
Submarine Cable Crossing/Landing |
Concession |
No |
Aeronautical Mobile Licence |
Radio-communication licence |
Yes |
Aircraft Station Radio Licence |
Radio-communication licence |
Yes |
Amateur Radio Licence |
Radio-communication licence |
No |
Audio-text/Video-text |
Concession |
For Wireless Applications |
Citizen Band Radio Licence |
Radio-communication licence |
No |
Community Radio Licence |
Concession Licence/Approval from Government required |
Yes |
Family Radio Licence |
Radio-communication licence |
No |
Restricted Internet Service Provision (<20 units) |
Concession |
For Wireless Applications |
Full Internet Service Provision (>20 units) |
Concession |
For Wireless Applications |
International Simple Voice Resale |
Concession |
No |
Value Added Services (including Data Services) |
Concession |
For Wireless Applications |
Land Mobile Licence |
Radio-communication licence |
No |
Maritime Mobile Licence |
Radio-communication licence |
No |
Ship Station Radio Licence |
Radio-communication licence |
Yes |
Private Networks/Services |
Radio-communication licence |
For Wireless Applications |
Radio Broadcast Licence |
Concession Licence/Approval from Government required |
Yes |
Television Broadcast |
Concession Licence/Approval from Government required |
Yes |
Subscriber Television |
Concession |
For Wireless Applications |
Special Licence |
Miscellaneous |
Yes |
Type Approval |
Miscellaneous |
No |
Terminal Equipment Dealer’s Certification |
Miscellaneous |
No |
Please Note the following:
a) The restricted Internet Service provision of up to 20 units is particularly suited for Cyber Cafes.
b) A Special Licence refers to any type of licence or frequency authorization granted for a period not exceeding ten days when emergency or other exigent circumstances exists and is not renewable.
The Application Forms for these licenses are available from the Info-Communications Authority or can be downloaded from its Website