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
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
Amateur Radio Licence
Fee
BWP 300.00
1 year
Authorises approved amateur radio operation, subject to BOCRA requirements and conditions.
Required documents
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
Cellular Licence
Fee
BWP 15,000.00
15 years
Authorises the establishment or operation of cellular services, subject to BOCRA approval.
Required documents
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
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
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
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
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
Designated Postal Operator (DPO) Licence
Fee
BWP 3,500.00
15 years
Authorises designated postal operator services, subject to BOCRA approval.
Required documents
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
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
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
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
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
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
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
Private Radio Communication Licence
Fee
BWP 1,500.00
3 years
Authorises approved private radio communication systems, subject to BOCRA approval.
Required documents
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
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
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
Radio Dealers Licence
Fee
BWP 2,200.00
5 years
Authorises approved dealing in radio communications equipment, subject to BOCRA approval.
Required documents
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
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
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
Reseller Licence
Fee
BWP 1,200.00
5 years
Authorises the resale of regulated communications services, subject to BOCRA approval.
Required documents
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
Telecom Licence
Fee
BWP 5,000.00
15 years
Authorises regulated telecommunications operations in Botswana, subject to BOCRA licensing requirements.
Required documents
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
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
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
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
Contact BOCRA for required documents.
