THE ELECTRONIC AND POSTAL COMMUNICATIONS (LICENSING) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2025
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This section gives the short title of the Regulations and says they must be read together with the 2018 principal Regulations. This section amends regulation 2 by replacing paragraphs (i) and (j) with new references to cyber security service licences and online media service licences. This section amends regulation 3 by adding, replacing, and deleting defined terms used in the principal Regulations. This amendment deletes subregulation (3) from regulation 4 of the principal Regulations. This provision says the principal Regulations are amended by inserting new text after regulation 4 about satellite services and applications for satellite landing rights.
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These Regulations may be cited as the Electronic
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives the short title of the Regulations and says they must be read together with the 2018 principal Regulations.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 and shall be read as one with the Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) Regulations, 2018 hereinafter referred to as the “principal Regulations”. - 2 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends regulation 2 by replacing paragraphs (i) and (j) with new references to cyber security service licences and online media service licences.
2. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 2 by- (a) deleting paragraphs (i) and (j) and substituting for them the following: “(i) cyber security service licences; (j) online media service licences;”. Amendment of regulation 3 - 3 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends regulation 3 by adding, replacing, and deleting defined terms used in the principal Regulations.
3. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 3 by- (a) adding in its appropriate alphabetical order the following new definitions: ““call centre” means a centralised facility that is equipped to handle a large volume of telecommunication calls and SMS and other related services for the purpose of providing services to the customers, technical support and other related services; “cybersecurity means services” cybersecurity consultancy services 1 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) testing or including penetration managing security operation centres and any other cybersecurity related services; and the intended “earth station” means a station located either on the earth’s surface or within the earth’s major portion of for atmosphere communication with- (i) one or more space stations, or (ii) one or more stations of the same kind by means of one or more reflecting satellites or other objects in space; “earth station in motion” means earth stations installed on platforms in motion, land vehicle, aircraft, marine vessel, that communicate with satellite networks or systems in the fixed satellite services; “end-user” means the actual consumer who uses and consumes the products or services offered by the licensee; “fixed earth station” means an earth station that is installed and operating at a single specified or fixed location on the earth’s surface in order to carry out the communications between specified fixed points using one or more satellites or as a feeder link in the mobile communication with satellites or for the broadcast of satellite signals; “fixed satellite service” means a radio communication service between earth stations at given positions, when one or more satellites are used; the given position may be a specified fixed point or any fixed point within specified areas; in some cases, this 2 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) service includes satellite-to-satellite links, which may also be operated in the inter-satellite service; the fixed- satellite service may also include feeder links for other space radio communication services; “mobile earth station” is an earth station in the mobile satellite services intended to be used while in motion or during halts at unspecified points; “online media services” means online content services provided for the purpose of news and current affairs in a manner similar to, or in a manner that resembles services providers licensed under the Act; “public data centre” means a data centre that provide services for co-location or customer’s co-hosting network, storage equipment; of servers and the “satellite filing” means a process to obtain satellite spectrum and associated orbital slot or orbits through the International Telecommunication Union for recording in the Master International Frequency Register for international and protection; recognition “satellite operator” means a person who owns, manages or operates a space station for provision of transmission capacity and satellite-based services communication, including navigation, Earth broadcasting, observation, related applications; and other “satellite landing right authorisation” means permission granted by the Authority to foreign satellite operator to 3 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) provide satellite capacity over the territory of the United Republic; cable landing “submarine the Authority right authorisation” means permission to granted by submarine cable operators to land the submarine cable for the provision of communications services over the territory of the United Republic; and “transportable earth station” is a fixed earth station transportable, is operating at varying locations but remains in a fixed location during operation; that (b) deleting the definitions of the terms “application services”, “gross annual turnover” and “Very Small Aperture Terminal” and substituting for them the following: “application services” means electronic communication services provided to the end-users; “gross annual turnover” means the annual income earned by the licensee during the year under review with respect to the issued licences under the Act; and “Very Small Aperture Terminal” or in its acronym “VSAT” is a small-sized earth station used to transmit or receive data, voice and video signals satellite communication over a network, broadcast television;”; excluding (c) deleting the definition of the terms “Application Services (e-Commerce) Licence”, “Class A Installation and Maintenance Licence”, and “Class B and Maintenance Licence.”. Installation Amendment of regulation 4 - 4 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: This amendment deletes subregulation (3) from regulation 4 of the principal Regulations.
4. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 4 by deleting subregulation (3). 4 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) Addition of regulations 4A, 4B,4C,4D, and 4E - 5 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the principal Regulations are amended by inserting new text after regulation 4 about satellite services and applications for satellite landing rights.
5. The principal Regulations are amended by adding immediately after regulation 4 the following: “Satellite Services Application for satellite landing rights - 4A Verify source ↗
(1) A person who intends
AI-assisted research summary: A person using satellite communications must apply for a national network facilities licence and install the required network points in the United Republic. A satellite operator intending to provide capacity to existing licensees must apply for satellite landing rights.
4A.-(1) A person who intends to provide electronic communication services using satellite shall apply for a national network facilities licence and install its gateway, earth station or hub, and point of presence within the United Republic. (2) A satellite operator who to intends to provide capacity existing licensees for the provision of communication services shall apply for satellite landing rights. - 4B Verify source ↗
(1) An application for
AI-assisted research summary: An applicant for satellite landing rights must apply and include specified supporting documents. Foreign satellite operators with several satellite networks need separate authorisation for each network or constellation, and some listed satellite types may be exempt if coordination and approvals have been obtained.
4B.-(1) An application for satellite landing rights referred to under regulation 4A(2) shall be made by notifying satellite administration or foreign satellite operator satellite network. owning the the (2) An for landing rights shall be application satellite accompanied by the following: (a) a copy of the licence from home country in which the satellite is registered for launching; and that (b) evidence the applicant has successfully undergone the completed and coordination satellite process the under International Telecommunication Union proof frameworkor a advanced of 5 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) with information the publication filing International Telecommunication Union as well as other supporting documents indicating clearance from International the Telecommunication Union or the International Amateur Radio Union. a the networks, (3) Where foreign satellite operator operates several satellite separate authorisation is required for each satellite network or constellation of satellite networks. (4) amateur, Safety, meteorological, earth exploration, radio astronomy, radio navigation, and space research satellite shall be exempted rights provided that they have undergone the coordination necessary the approvals affected administrations under the Telecommunication International Union coordination framework. and obtained from satellite landing from Submarine Cable Services - 4C Verify source ↗
A person who wishes to
AI-assisted research summary: A person who wants to operate a submarine cable in the United Republic must apply for the required licence or apply for submarine cable landing rights and sign the required agreement.
4C. A person who wishes to operate a submarine cable in the United Republic shall- (a) apply for respective the from licence Authority; or (b) apply for submarine cable landing rights and enter contractual into the agreement with 6 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) existing respective operational management submarine cable: licensee with licences for and the of Call centre services Public data centre services Provided that, in case of two or more licensees with indefeasible right of use in the submarine cable, landing rights will be issued on a first come basis and other licensees will be allowed to extend their pairs to the public data centre of their choice provided they have relevant licences. - 4D Verify source ↗
A person shall not
AI-assisted research summary: A person must not provide call centre services for another person unless they have an application service licence from the Authority.
4D. A person shall not provide call centre services on behalf of another person unless he has obtained an application service licence from the Authority. - 4E Verify source ↗
(1)A person shall not
AI-assisted research summary: A person may not provide data centre services to the public unless they have a network facility licence from the Authority, and public data centre service providers must submit a quarterly list of hosted customers to the Authority.
4E.-(1)A person shall not provide data centre services to the public unless he has obtained a network facility licence from the Authority. (2) A public data centre service provider shall be required to submit to the Authority on quarterly basis a list of all hosted customers. Amendment of regulation 5 - 6 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority may reject an application and must inform the applicant in writing, but only after six months from the date of notification.
6. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 5(1)- (a) in paragraph (b), by deleting a full stop appearing at the end of that paragraph and substituting for it a comma; and (b) by deleting the closing phrase of paragraphs (a) and (b) and substituting for it the following: “the Authority may after six months from the date of notification reject the application and inform the applicant in writing.”. 7 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) Amendment or regulation 10 - 7 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: The amendment makes the annual licence fee payable every year on each licence-cycle date, and allows the Authority to reject an application if the applicant has not responded for six months on required compliance.
7. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 10- (a) in subregulation (1), by deleting a comma appearing at the end of that regulation and substituting for it with a full colon; (b) by adding immediately after subregulation (1) the following proviso: “Provided that, the annual licence fee shall be due and paid annually on each date of the licence period cycle.”.; (c) in subsection (2), by deleting the word “fifteen” and substituting for it the word “one”; (d) by adding immediately after subregulation (6) the following: “(7) Where the applicant has not responded for a period of six months for compliance which is required for his application to move into the next stage, the Authority may reject the application. Amendment of regulation 21 - 8 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends regulation 21 by adding two new items after paragraph (d).
8. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 21 by adding immediately after paragraph (d) the following paragraph: “(e) a certified tax clearance certificate; and (f) in case of application for the Cyber a Service Security professional a recognised institution for the key staff of an entity.”. licence, from certificate Amendment of regulation 23 - 9 Verify source ↗
The principal regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: After the Registrar of Companies approves it, the applicant must submit the transfer documents and certified copies to the Authority.
9. The principal regulations are amended in regulation 23 by- (a) deleting subregulation (5) and substituting for it the following: “(5) Upon obtaining the Registrar of Companies’ approval, the applicant shall submit to the Authority transfer documents share including certified copies of 8 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) certificates of Authority to effect the changes.”. its shareholders for the Amendment of regulation 24 - 10 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: The amendment replaces regulation 24(2) so a licensee must apply to the Authority for consent to change its name using the prescribed application form in the Fourth Schedule, customised in the Authority’s Licensing Management System Portal.
10. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 24 by deleting subregulation (2) and substituting for it the following: “(2) A licensee shall apply for consent for change of name to the Authority by filling an application form prescribed in the Fourth Schedule as customised in the Licensing Management System Portal of the Authority.”. Deletion and substitution of regulation 28 - 11 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Regulations by deleting regulation 28 and replacing it with new text.
11. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting regulation 28 and substituting for it the following: - 28 Verify source ↗
(1) A licensee intending to
AI-assisted research summary: A licensee seeking to upgrade its licence may apply in writing to the Authority, including the service area extension and a business plan showing technical and financial capability. Radio broadcasting licensees needing spectrum may apply only when invited by the Authority. The Authority may approve the application if the licensee is not in breach of any licence condition.
28.-(1) A licensee intending to upgrade its licence may apply to the Authority in writing by- “Upgrading of licence (a) indicating the area which the service coverage needs to be extended; and a plan (b) submitting detailed that business substantiates the licensee’s technical and financial provide to capability services in the proposed market segment. service content (2) Subject to subregulation (radio a (1), broadcasting) that requires licence spectrum, may apply for an upgrade upon an the Authority, as may be issued from time to time. issued by invitation application (3) The Authority may approve submitted under the subregulation (1), provided that the licensee is not in breach of any licence condition.”. 9 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) Deletion of regulation 29 Deletion and substitutionof regulation 35 - 12 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by
AI-assisted research summary: The principal Regulations are amended by deleting regulation 29.
12. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting regulation 29. - 13 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Regulations by replacing regulation 35 with new accounting requirements.
13. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting regulation 35 and substituting for it the following: “Accounting requirements - 35 Verify source ↗
(1) A licensee shall
AI-assisted research summary: A licensee must send quarterly income statements to the Authority, file annual audited financial reports, and pay the prescribed royalty-related fee on the stated schedules.
35. -(1) A licensee shall- (a) submit to the Authority income statement within twenty one days after the end of each quarter; and (b) pay the computed as the to royalty prescribed First Schedule these Regulations. fee in (2) Within six months after the end of each financial year, the licensee shall- (a) submit annual audited by auditors; and to financial the Authority reports independent after (b) pay the computed royalty the fee thereof reconciliation between audited financial records and previously submitted income quarterly statements licensee financial year as prescribed in the First Schedule to these Regulations.”. of Amendment of regulation 36 - 14 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: A licensee must tell the Authority the date it will start providing licensed services before it begins service provision.
14. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 36 by adding immediately after subregulation (4) the following: 10 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) “(5) A licensee shall notify the Authority the date of commencing provision of licensed services before commencing the provision of services.”. Amendment of regulation 39 - 15 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: This section changes the renewal rules for a licence: an expiring licensee who wants to keep providing the service must apply for renewal and pay the required fees.
15. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 39 by- (a) deleting subregulations (1) and substituting for it the following: “(1) A licensee whose licence is about to expire and intends to continue with the provision of service, shall apply for renewal by filling out a renewal form as prescribed the Third Schedule as customised in the Licensing Management Sytem Portal of the Authority and pay fees as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations”. in (b) deleting subregulation (6) and substituting for it the following: “(6) On renewal a licensee shall pay a renewal fee and annual fee”. Deletion and substitution of regulation 41 - 16 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Regulations by deleting regulation 41 and replacing it with a new text.
16. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting regulation 41 and substituting for it the following: - 41 Verify source ↗
A licence for installation
AI-assisted research summary: The provision says installation and maintenance licences are issued in two classes: Class A and Class B.
41. A licence for installation and maintenance shall be issued in the following classes: “Licensing procedure for installation and maintenance (a) Class A for installation and maintenance of electronic communication infrastructure and including equipment public exchange box, fibre, cabling, transmitters towers and related infrastructure; and 11 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) (b) Class B for installation and maintenance of end user electronic communication and equipment infrastructure including cell phones, transceiver equipment, and related small electronic communication appliances.”. Amendment of regulation 42 - 17 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended in
AI-assisted research summary: An applicant for a Class A Installation and Maintenance Licence must be a registered company or firm and must provide proof of qualified staff and manning establishment level.
17. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 42 by deleting subregulation (1) and substituting for it the following: “(1) An applicant for Class A Installation and Maintenance Licence shall be required to- (a) be a registered company or firm; and (b) provide proof of qualified staff and manning establishment level.”. Deletion and substitution of First Schedule - 18 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Regulations by deleting the First Schedule and replacing it with a new one.
18. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the First Schedule and substituting for it the following: 12 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) ___________ FIRST SCHEDULE ____________ (Made under regulations 4,4A.4B,4C,4D,4E, 8, 10 and 39(6)) LICENCE CATEGORIES, FEES AND DURATIONS - 1 Verify source ↗
NETWORK FACILITIES
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists licence-related fees and royalty rates for network facilities categories.
1. NETWORK FACILITIES Market Segments Type of Facility Application Fee (TSHS) Initial Licence Fee (TSHS Renewal Licence Fee (TSHS) Type of Licence Duration of Licence (Years) Royalty Fee (Gross Annual Turnover i.e. “GAT”) – of the Reporting Currency International Gateway 30,000,000 105,000,00 0 105,000,000 1% of GAT 25 Individual National Regional facilities such as Earth Satellite Station, VSAT, Submarine cable, Submarine Cable Landing Station, Fiber Optic cable, Switching Centres, Multiplexer and others Switching, Transmissions and access facilities such as VSAT, Microwave links; Fixed links, Switching Centres, Laid cables; Fibre Optic, Towers, Transmitters, Multiplexers, Public Data Centre Facilities and others Switching, Transmissions and access facilities such as VSAT, Microwave links; Fixed links, Switching Centres, Laid cables; Fibre Optic, Towers, 30,000,000 105,000,00 0 105,000,000 1% of GAT 25 Individual 3,000,000 30,000,000 51,750,000 1% of GAT 25 Individual 13 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) Market Segments Type of Facility Application Fee (TSHS) Initial Licence Fee (TSHS Renewal Licence Fee (TSHS) Type of Licence Duration of Licence (Years) Royalty Fee (Gross Annual Turnover i.e. “GAT”) – of the Reporting Currency 300,000 9,000,000 10,350,000 1% of GAT 25 Individual District Transmitters, Multiplexers, and others Switching, Transmissions and access facilities such as VSAT, Microwave links; Fixed links, Switching Centres, Laid cables; Fibre Optic, Towers, Transmitters, Multiplexers, and others - 2 Verify source ↗
NETWORK SERVICES
AI-assisted research summary: Section 2 lists fees for network services licences, including application, initial licence, renewal, and a royalty fee based on gross annual turnover.
2. NETWORK SERVICES Type of Services Market Segments Application Fee (TSHS) Initial Licence Fee (TSHS) Renewal Licence Fee (TSHS) Type of Licence Duration of Licence (Years) Royalty Fee (Gross Annual Turnover i.e. “GAT”) – of the Reporting Currency 7,000,000 105,000,000 105,000,000 1% of GAT 25 Individual National Electr a) onic communicati ons network operations with the following features: i. Network access codes ii. Interconnecti on capabilities iii. Bandwidth services. iv. Transit IP Services and others b) Virtu al Electronic Communicat 14 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) Market Segments Type of Services Application Fee (TSHS) Initial Licence Fee (TSHS) Renewal Licence Fee (TSHS) Type of Licence Duration of Licence (Years) Royalty Fee (Gross Annual Turnover i.e. “GAT”) – of the Reporting Currency 6,000,000 35,000,000 35,000,000 1% of GAT 10 Individual 300,000 15,000,000 17,250,000 1% of GAT 10 Individual Regional District Electr ion Services and others. a) onic communicati ons network operations with the following features: i. Network access codes ii. Interconnecti on capabilities iii. Bandwidth services; and others a) Virtu al Electronic Communicat ion Services and others. a) onic communicati ons network operations with the following features: i. Network Electr access codes ii. Interconnecti on capabilities iii. Bandwidth services; and others b) Virtu al Electronic Communicat ion Services and others. - 3 Verify source ↗
APPLICATION SERVICES
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists licence fees for application services by market segment, including initial fees, renewal fees, and a royalty based on gross annual turnover.
3. APPLICATION SERVICES Type of Services Application Market Segments Fee (TSHS) Initial Licence Fee (TSHS Renewal Licence Fee (TSHS) Royalty Fee (Gross Annual Duration of Licence (Years) Type of Licence 15 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) Turnover i.e. “GAT”) – of the Reporting Currency 3,000,000 30,000,000 34,500,000 1% of GAT 5 Individual 600,000 3,000,000 3,450,000 1% of GAT 5 Individual 150,000 600,000 690,000 1% of GAT 5 Individual National Regional District To provide Internet and Data services, pay phone, Bulk SMS, Internet telephony (VoIP), Tracking services, Financial Services, Virtual applications services, Call Centre services and any other related Services To provide Internet and Data services, pay phone, Bulk SMS, Internet telephony (VoIP), Tracking services, Virtual applications services and any other related Services To provide Internet and Data services, pay phone, Bulk SMS, Internet telephony (VoIP), Tracking services, Virtual applications services and any other related Services 16 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists licence categories and associated fees for electronic communication equipment, including a royalty or annual fee of 1% of gross annual turnover (GAT).
4. INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE, IMPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT LICENCES Renewal Fee (TSHS) Initial Fee (TSHS) Market Segment S/N Type of Licence/ Authorization Licence Duration Years Application Fee (TSHS) Royalty Fee (Gross Annual Turnover i.e. “GAT”) – of the Reporting Currency or Annual Fee 1% of GAT - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: Section 2 is titled “Maintenance Installation and Maintenance.”
2. Maintenance Installation and Maintenance - 4 Verify source ↗
Distribution
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is a table for distribution wholesalers, listing Class A and Class B figures and several amounts.
4. Distribution (wholesalers) Class A 100,000 2,300,000 2,300,000 Class B 20,000 50,000 50,000 N/A N/A N/A 50,000 50,000 2,300,000 2,300,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 2,300,000 1,500,000 3 1 3 3 - 5 Verify source ↗
CONTENT SERVICES LICENCES
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists licence categories for content services and the fees, renewal fees, annual fees, and licence durations for different broadcasting and subscription services.
5. CONTENT SERVICES LICENCES SUBCATEGORY 5A: CONTENT BROADCASTING (FREE TO AIR) Licence Category Market Segment Applicatio n Fee (TSHS) Construc tion Permit Fees (TSHS) Initial Licence Fees(TSH S) Renewal Licence Fees (TSHS) Annual Fees(TSH S) Class of Licence Durati on on the Licenc e in years (I) RADIO BROADCASTING (FREE TO AIR) Public Commercial National N/A National 3,200,000 N/A 200,000 N/A 4,800,000 N/A N/A 5 Individual Individual 25,000,000 Regiona l District Commu nity Community 1,600,000 200,000 1,600,000 200,000 3,200,000 2,400,000 15,000,000 3,200,000 1,600,000 200,000 1,100,000 800,000 1,100,000 5 5 3 Individual Individual Class (II) TELEVISION BROADCASTING FREE TO AIR Public Commercial National N/A National 8,000,000 N/A 200,000 District 3,200,000 200,000 N/A 32,000,00 0 6,400,000 N/A 9,600,000 N/A 32,200,000 N/A 5 Individual Individual 2,400,000 6,400,000 N/A 25,000,00 0 15,000,00 0 3,200,000 Community Commu nity 1,600,000 200,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 SUBCATEGORY 5B: CONTENT BROADCASTING (AUTHORITY TO BROADCAST) Licence Category Market Segment Application Fee (TSHS) Initial Licence Fees(TSHS) Annual Fees (TSHS) Renewal Licence Fees (TSHS) 160,000,000 National 16,000,000 160,000,000 1% of GAT 10 Individual 5 3 Individual Class Duration on the Licence in years Class of Licence Channel Aggregators (Network Facility Licensee and Multiplex) Channel Aggregator (cable) National**** 1,600,000 2,400,000 2,400,000 4,000,000 Regional*** 300,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 1,600,000 District** 100,000 400,000 400,000 800,000 3 3 3 Class Class Class 17 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) Licence Category Market Segment Application Fee (TSHS) Initial Licence Fees(TSHS) Renewal Licence Fees (TSHS) Annual Fees (TSHS) Duration on the Licence in years Class of Licence Content Services by Subscription (For Aggregation) Support Services (Satellite) National Regional District 1,000,000 160,000 80,000 5,000,000 800,000 500,000 1,000,000 800,000 500,000 5,000,000 1,600,000 800,000 3 3 3 Class Class Class National 2,000,000 230,000,000 264,500,000 1% GAT 10 Individual CHANNEL AGGREGATOR (CABLE) District Aggregator ** Regional Aggregator *** National Aggregator **** Refers to Subscribers from 10 to 1000 Refers to Subscribers from 1001 to 5000 Refers to Subscribers from 5001 and above SUB CATEGORY 5C(a): SPECIAL CONTENT (EDUCATIONAL) TELEVISION Construction Permit Fees(TSHS) Renewal Fees (TSHS) Application Fee (TSHS) Market Segment Annual Fee (TSHS) National Regional 500,000 500,000 200,000 200,000 500,000 500,000 1,000,000 800,000 Initial Licence Fees (TSHS) 1,000,000 800,000 Duration on the Licence in years 3 3 Class of Licence Class Class SUB CATEGORY 5C(b): SPECIAL CONTENT (EDUCATIONAL) RADIO Market Segment Application Fee (TSHS) Construction Permit Fees(TSHS) National District 500,000 500,000 200,000 200,000 Initial Licence Fees (TSHS) 800,000 500,000 Annual Fees (TSHS) 800,000 800,000 Licence Renewal Fee (TSHS) 500,000 500,000 Duration on the Licence in years 3 3 Class of Licence Class Class - 6 Verify source ↗
RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM USAGE LICENCES
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a fee table for radio communication station licences, listing application fees, initial licence fees, renewal fees, and licence duration.
6. RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM USAGE LICENCES SUB -CATEGORY 6 A: RADIO COMMUNICATION STATION LICENCES AND FEES S/N Types of Station Licence Application fees (TSHS) Initial Licence fee/station/ bandwidth (TSHS) Renewal fee (TSHS) Duration of licence (Years) - 1 Verify source ↗
Section 1
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists three types of Tanzania amateur station licence: amateur radio station, amateur experimental station, and amateur novice station.
1. Tanzania Amateur station Licence (a) Amateur radio station (b) Amateur experimental station (c) Amateur novice Station - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists fee amounts for an Aircraft Station / HF Fixed/Mobile Radio Station, including entries for 2–5 equipment.
3. Aircraft Station* HF Fixed/Mobile Radio Station [2 – 5 equipment] 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 60,000 30,000 30,000 150,000 600,000 60,000 30,000 30,000 150,000 600,000 - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: The text lists an HF Fixed/Mobile Radio Station entry with associated figures, but the rule or requirement is not clear from this snippet.
4. HF Fixed/Mobile Radio Station [6 – 10 30,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 equipment] - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 5
AI-assisted research summary: Section 5 mentions HF fixed/mobile radio station equipment and several numeric amounts.
5. HF Fixed/Mobile Radio Station [11 – 20 30,000 2,400,000 2,400,000 equipment] - 6 Verify source ↗
Section 6
AI-assisted research summary: This section names HF Fixed/Mobile Radio Station equipment and lists several numeric amounts, but the source text does not clearly state the rule or what each amount means.
6. HF Fixed/Mobile Radio Station [21 – 50 30,000 6,000,000 6,000,000 equipment] - 7 Verify source ↗
Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: This table entry lists fees for an HF Fixed/Mobile Radio Station licence.
7. HF Fixed/Mobile Radio Station 30,000 [exceeding 50 equipment] 6,000,000 plus 105,000 for each 6,000,000 plus 105,000 for each 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 18 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) S/N Types of Station Licence Application fees (TSHS) Initial Licence fee/station/ bandwidth (TSHS) exceeding station 900,000 Renewal fee (TSHS) Duration of licence (Years) exceeding station 900,000 1 - 14 Verify source ↗
Section 14
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists fees for VHF/UHF fixed, mobile, portable radio stations and single-frequency alarms based on the number of equipment units.
14. VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with Single Frequency [2 – 5 equipment] 30,000 VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with Single Frequency [6 – 10 equipment] VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with Single Frequency [11 – 15 equipment] VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with Single Frequency [16 – 20 equipment] VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with Single Frequency [21 – 30 equipment] VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with Single Frequency [31 – 50 equipment] VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with Single Frequency [51 – 100 equipment] 30,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1 30,000 2,250,000 2,250,000 1 30,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 1 30,000 4,500,000 4,500,000 1 30,000 6,750,000 6,750,000 1 30,000 12,000,000 12,000,000 1 - 15 Verify source ↗
Section 15
AI-assisted research summary: This line lists charges or amounts for VHF/UHF fixed, mobile, and portable radio, including a station/alarm item with single frequency and 101–200 equipment.
15. VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio 30,000 21,000,000 21,000,000 1 Station/Alarm with Single Frequency [101 – 200 equipment] - 16 Verify source ↗
Section 16
AI-assisted research summary: Lists VHF/UHF fixed/mobile/portable radio equipment and associated numeric amounts for a station/alarm with single frequency.
16. VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio 30,000 30,000,000 30,000,000 1 Station/Alarm with Single Frequency [201 – 300 equipment] - 17 Verify source ↗
Section 17
AI-assisted research summary: This item sets a fee for VHF/UHF fixed, mobile, or portable radio stations/alarm with single frequency, including an extra charge for each station above 300 equipment.
17. VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with Single Frequency [exceeding 300 equipment] 30,000 30,000,000 plus 90,000 for each exceeding station - 18 Verify source ↗
Section 18
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists fees for a VHF/UHF fixed, mobile, or portable radio station with a pair of frequencies, including a 2–5 equipment category and an additional amount for each exceeding station.
18. VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station with pair of Frequencies [2 – 5 equipment] 30,000 1,050,000 30,000,000 plus 90,000 for each exceeding station 1,050,000 1 1 - 19 Verify source ↗
Section 19
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists fee amounts for VHF/UHF fixed, mobile, and portable radio equipment.
19. VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio 30,000 1,650,000 1,650,000 1 Station/Alarm with pair of Frequencies [6 – 10 equipment] - 20 Verify source ↗
Section 20
AI-assisted research summary: This table entry lists a licence fee for a VHF/UHF fixed/mobile/portable radio station or alarm with a pair of frequencies.
20. VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with pair of Frequencies [11 – 15 equipment] 30,000 2,475,000 2,475,000 1 19 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) S/N Types of Station Licence - 27 Verify source ↗
Section 27
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists VHF/UHF fixed, mobile, and portable radio station/alarm equipment bands by number of equipment and paired frequencies.
27. VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with pair of Frequencies [16 – 20 equipment] VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with pair of Frequencies [21 – 30 equipment] VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with pair of Frequencies [31 – 50 equipment] VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with pair of Frequencies [51 – 100 equipment] VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station with pair of Frequencies [101 – 200 equipment] VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with pair of Frequencies [201 – 300 equipment] VHF/UHF Fixed/Mobile/Portable Radio Station/Alarm with pair of Frequency [exceeding 300 equipment] - 30 Verify source ↗
Section 30
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets licence and spectrum user fees for radio station types and bandwidth bands.
30. VHF/UHF Radio Repeater HF Cross Boarder Station Wireless Data Radio Links/Repeater Radio Station NB: * Fees charged as one station Application fees (TSHS) 30,000 Initial Licence fee/station/ bandwidth (TSHS) 3,300,000 Renewal fee (TSHS) Duration of licence (Years) 3,300,000 1 30,000 4,950,000 4,950,000 1 30,000 7,500,000 7,500,000 1 30,000 13,500,000 13,500,000 1 30,000 24,000,000 24,000,000 1 30,000 31,500,000 31,500,000 1 30,000 31,500,000 plus 90,000 for each exceeding station 30,000 30,000 30,000 300,000 360,000 210,000 31,500,000 plus 90,000 for each exceeding station 300,000 360,000 210,000 1 1 1 1 SUB-CATEGORY 6 B: RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM USER CHARGES S/N Types of Station Licence 1 Transmission/Base Station Charges Repeaters/BTS/Transmission Links 2 Frequency Bandwidth/Channel Charges Band A 450MHz, 700MHz, 800MHz, 900 MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz Band B 2300MHz, 2500MHz 20 Annual Licence fee/station/ Bandwidth (TSHS) 210,000 per station for first 3000 stations 105,000 per station for more than 3000 stations 90,000,000 per 1MHz bandwidth 30,000,000 per 1MHz bandwidth Duration of licence (Years) 10 10 10 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) Band C - 3 Verify source ↗
3, 3.5, 4.0, 4.9 GHz
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists radio spectrum fees for microwave links and broadcasting networks, including annual licence fees and fees per 1 MHz bandwidth.
3.3, 3.5, 4.0, 4.9 GHz Band D Microwave Links (Long haul): 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11GHz Band E Microwave Links (Short haul): 13, 15, 18, 23GHz Band F Microwave Links/Access: 28, 32, 38 GHz 15,000,000 per 1MHz bandwidth 3,000,000 per 1MHz bandwidth 2,250,000 per 1MHz bandwidth 1,035,000 per 1MHz bandwidth Band G Microwave Links (Short haul): 70, 80 GHz 150,000 per 1MHz bandwidth 10 10 10 10 10 SUB-CATEGORY 6C: RADIO SPECTRUM FEES FOR BROADCASTING NETWORKS Licence S/ N Areas Annual Licence Fees (TSHS) 2,300,000 Duration of licence (Years) 5 - 1 Verify source ↗
Section 1
AI-assisted research summary: This section is labeled “Radio Broadcasting Transmitter per Tx.”
1. Radio Broadcasting Transmitter per Tx - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Studio to Transmitter Link (Radio Broadcasting)”.
2. Studio to Transmitter Link (Radio Broadcasting) - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to DTT transmitters used per channel for subscription services.
3. DTT Transmitter per channel for subscription services - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to a DTT transmitter per channel for FTA services.
4. DTT Transmitter per channel for FTA services - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 5
AI-assisted research summary: Section 5 is titled “VHF FM Radio broadcasting transmitter – gap fillers.”
5. VHF FM Radio broadcasting transmitter – gap fillers - 6 Verify source ↗
Section 6
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to VHF/UHF digital television transmitters, including gap-filler transmitters, and says it applies to multiplex operators.
6. VHF/UHF digital Television transmitters- gap fillers transmitters Applicable to multiplex operators) - 7 Verify source ↗
Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a fee table showing licence application and registration charges for listed telecommunications station categories.
7. Studio to Transmitter Link (Television Broadcasting) City Council and Surrounding Municipal Councils Municipal Councils and Town Councils District Councils Township Authorities City Councils Municipal Councils and Town Councils District Councils and Township Authorities City Councils, Municipal Councils and Town Councils District Councils Township Authorities National/regional/district 1,610,00 1,150,000 460,000 160,000 160,000 80,000 1,150,000 690,000 276,000 Exempted National/regional/district 100,000 National/regional/district 100,000 City Councils, Municipal Councils and Town Councils District Councils and Township Authorities 1,120,000 560,000 21 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) SUB-CATEGORY 6 D: SATELLITE PORTABLE TERMINALS Licence S/N Application Fees (TSHS) Registration Fees (TSHS) Duration of Licence (Years) Registration for Satellite Mobile Phones (GMPCS) Earth Station in Motions (ESIMs) 30,000 30,000 300,000 N/A 210,000 Satellite News Gathering (SNG) 30,000 210,000 1 1 SUB-CATEGORY 6E: COAST AND SHIP STATION S/N Types of Station Licence Market Segment Application fees - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: The text lists coast station registration as open, closed, or not applicable, and notes that fees are charged as one station.
2. Coast Station Open Registration Closed Registration N/A NB: * Fees charged as one station - 7 Verify source ↗
NUMBERING FEES
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists fees for numbering resources and the licence duration.
7. NUMBERING FEES S/N Type of Numbering Resource (TSHS) 87,500 Initial Licence Fees (TSHS) 875,000 Renewal Licence Fees (TSHS) 875,000 Duration of licence (Years) 3 87,500 875,000 875,000 87,500 875,000 875,000 3 3 Application Fees (TSHS) Registration Fees (TSHS) 29,000 5,800,000 NA NA Annual Maintenance Fees (TSHS) (payable one year after registration) 5,800,000 TSHS 580 per Subscriber Number 5,800,000 Prefix for Networks (NDC & MNDC) Subscriber Numbers 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 National Signalling Point Codes (SPC) International Signalling Point Codes (ISPC) Mobile Network Identification Codes (MNIC) SIM Header Data Network Identification Codes (DNIC) Corporate Services Network Access Numbers Carrier Selection/Pre-selection Codes Premium Rate Access Codes (block) 29,000 29,000 Special & Fixed Rate Access Codes (block) Special & Fixed Rate Access Codes Premium Rate Access Codes (Single Number) USSD Short Codes VAS SMS & Special Services Short Codes: 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 29,000,000 14,500,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 14,500,000 14,500,000 2,900,000 5,800,000 5,800,000 7,250,000 (a) GOLD (b) SILVER (c) BRONZE 29,000 29,000 29,000 11,600,000 8,700,000 5,800,000 7,250,000 7,250,000 7,250,000 22 Duration of Licence (Years) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 3 Verify source ↗
Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: This table sets fees for an ordinary numbering resource: application fees, registration fees, and annual maintenance fees, with the maintenance fee payable one year after registration.
3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) S/N Type of Numbering Resource Application Fees (TSHS) Registration Fees (TSHS) (d) ORDINARY 29,000 4,350,000 Annual Maintenance Fees (TSHS) (payable one year after registration) 7,250,000 Duration of Licence (Years) 1 - 8 Verify source ↗
Section 8
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists licence categories for postal and courier services and the related fees in Tanzanian shillings.
8. POSTAL AND COURIER SERVICES LICENCES S/No Licence Categories Application Fee (TSHS) 1 2 3 2,300,000 Public Postal Licensee International Courier 170,000 50,000 Domestic Courier Initial Licence Fee (TSHS) 20,000,000 Annual Fee (TSHS) Licence Renewal Fee (TSHS) 20,000,000 1% GAT 18,000,000 1,200,000 18,000,000 1% GAT 1,200,000 1,200,000 Duration of Licence in Years 25 5 3 - 9 Verify source ↗
TYPE APPROVAL EQUIPMENT FEES
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Type Approval Equipment Fees” and lists equipment categories.
9. TYPE APPROVAL EQUIPMENT FEES S/NO TYPE OF EQUIPMENT - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists terminal electronic communications equipment and related devices.
4. Terminal Electronic Communications Equipment Telephone Sets, Data Modems, Mobile Phones, VHF/UHF Radio, Wireless Modules, Land Mobile Cellular, Non-manageable switches, Personal Computers, Short Range Devices (SRDs) Smart TV, Digital Radio, Set-Top-Boxes (STBs), VSAT, etc. Office Communications Systems (PABX) - 2 Verify source ↗
2 51 extensions and above
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to network electronic communications equipment for 51 extensions and above.
2.2 51 extensions and above Network Electronic Communications Equipment - 3 Verify source ↗
1 Base Stations, Microwave Radios, Active Antenna
AI-assisted research summary: This section heading refers to base stations, microwave radios, and active antenna with radio unit equipment.
3.1 Base Stations, Microwave Radios, Active Antenna with Radio Unit etc. - 3 Verify source ↗
2 Core Network Switching Equipment
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists application and approval fees in TSHS for core network switching equipment, broadcasting transmitters, and STL radio.
3.2 Core Network Switching Equipment Broadcasting Transmitters, STL Radio APPLICATION FEES (TSHS) APPROVAL FEES (TSHS) 30,000 150,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 300,000 900,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 150,000 - 10 Verify source ↗
CHANGE OF NAME AND SHAREHOLDING STRUCTURE
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets fees for applications to change a licence name or shareholding structure, transfer a licence, and obtain landing right authorisations.
10. CHANGE OF NAME AND SHAREHOLDING STRUCTURE S/N ISSUE TYPE OF LICENCE CHANGE FEES (TSHS) 1 Application for Change of Name (a) Network Facilities, Network 3,000,000 2 Application for Change of Shareholding Structure 3 Transfer of Licence Services, and Application Services (b) Content Services (except Cable, Online Content) (c) Other Licences (a) Network Services, and Application Services (b) Content Services (except Cable, Online Content) (c) Other Licences All Licences Facilities, Network 600,000 600,000 4,500,000 1,500,000 600,000 1% of the sale price LANDING RIGHTS AUTHORISATION Type of Licence Application Fee (TSHS) Initial Licence Fee (TSHS) Renewal Licence Fee (TSHS) Duration of Licence (Years) 23 Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing) (Amendment) GN. NO.157 (Contd.) Landing Right Authorisation – Submarine Cable 3,500,000 700,000,000 700,000,000 15 Satellite Landing Right Authorisation (GSO) 350,000 17,500,000 17,500,000 Satellite Landing Right Authorisation (Non-GSO) 350,000 17,500,000 17,500,000 Type of Licence Application - 11 Verify source ↗
CYBER SECURITY SERVICES
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists the fees for Cyber Security Services and says the licence lasts 5 years.
11. CYBER SECURITY SERVICES Initial fee (TSHS) Renewal Fee (TSHS) Royalty Fee 3,500,000 3,500,000 1% of GAT fee (TSHS) 175,000 Cyber Security Services 15 or lifetime whichever comes first 5 or lifetime whichever comes first Duration of licence (Years) 5 - 12 Verify source ↗
CERTIFICATE FOR SEAFARERS TO OPERATE GMDSS
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns certificates for seafarers to operate GMDSS and lists application fees.
12. CERTIFICATE FOR SEAFARERS TO OPERATE GMDSS S/N Types of Certificates Application fees (TSHS) - 1 Verify source ↗
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
AI-assisted research summary: A fee of 45,000 is charged in respect of a GMDSS certificate.
1. Global Maritime Distress and Safety System 45,000 -GMDSS ** Fees charged in respect of certificate - 13 Verify source ↗
ONLINE MEDIA SERVICES
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists licence fees and licence durations for online media services and online content aggregators.
13. ONLINE MEDIA SERVICES Annual Licence fee/station/ bandwidth (TSHS) N/A Renewal fee (TSHS) Duration of licence (Years) 45,000 5 S/N Type of Licence 1 2 Online Media Services Online Content Aggregator Deletion of Third Schedule Application fees (TSHS) 50,000 Initial Licence Fee (TSHS) 500,000 Annual License Fee (TSHS) Renewal fee (TSHS) 500,000 500,000 Duration of licence (Years) 3 100,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 3
Part
Schedule
- 19 Verify source ↗
The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the Third Schedule
AI-assisted research summary: The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the Third Schedule.
19. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the Third Schedule. Dodoma, 15th March, 2025 JERRY WILLIAM SILAA, Minister of Communications and Information Technology 24
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