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Licence Categories

All communications, broadcasting, and postal licence categories regulated by BOCRA.

Aircraft Radio Licence

Fee

BWP 1,800.00

3 years

Authorises the use of aircraft radio communications equipment, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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Amateur Radio Licence

Fee

BWP 300.00

1 year

Authorises approved amateur radio operation, subject to BOCRA requirements and conditions.

Required documents

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Cellular Licence

Fee

BWP 15,000.00

15 years

Authorises the establishment or operation of cellular services, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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Citizen Band (CB) Radio Licence

Fee

BWP 450.00

1 year

Authorises approved Citizen Band radio use, subject to BOCRA requirements and conditions.

Required documents

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Courier and Postal Operator (CPO) Licence

Fee

BWP 2,000.00

10 years

Authorises courier and postal operator services, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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Designated Postal Operator (DPO) Licence

Fee

BWP 3,500.00

15 years

Authorises designated postal operator services, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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Internet Service Provider (ISP) Licence

Fee

BWP 1,500.00

10 years

Authorises the provision of public internet access and related ISP services, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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Point-to-Multipoint Radio Licence

Fee

BWP 2,600.00

5 years

Authorises approved point-to-multipoint radio communications links, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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Point-to-Point Radio Licence

Fee

BWP 2,200.00

5 years

Authorises approved point-to-point radio communications links, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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Private Radio Communication Licence

Fee

BWP 1,500.00

3 years

Authorises approved private radio communication systems, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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Radio Broadcasting Licence

Fee

BWP 12,000.00

10 years

Authorises the provision of a radio broadcasting service in Botswana, subject to BOCRA approval and licence conditions.

Required documents

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Radio Dealers Licence

Fee

BWP 2,200.00

5 years

Authorises approved dealing in radio communications equipment, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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Radio Frequency / Spectrum Licence

Fee

BWP 4,000.00

5 years

Authorises approved use of radio frequency spectrum, subject to BOCRA approval and assignment conditions.

Required documents

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Reseller Licence

Fee

BWP 1,200.00

5 years

Authorises the resale of regulated communications services, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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Telecom Licence

Fee

BWP 5,000.00

15 years

Authorises regulated telecommunications operations in Botswana, subject to BOCRA licensing requirements.

Required documents

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Type Approval

Fee

BWP 2,500.00

3 years

Approves telecommunications terminal equipment or radio equipment for supply, use, or distribution in accordance with BOCRA type approval requirements.

Required documents

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VSAT Licence

Fee

BWP 3,500.00

5 years

Authorises satellite service and VSAT-related operations, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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Value-Added Network Services (VANS) Licence

Fee

BWP 2,800.00

15 years

Authorises approved value-added network services, subject to BOCRA approval.

Required documents

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