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Internet Service Provider (ISP) Licence

Public licence product for entities seeking authority to provide internet service provider services in Botswana. This catalogue entry is seeded with practical public-facing guidance so applicants can understand the purpose of the licence even where BOCRA has not published every commercial detail in a form that maps directly to the current API.

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Application fee

BWP 1,500.00

Licence duration

10 years

Processing time

15 to 20 working days

BOCRA reviews business, service, and compliance readiness for ISP applications. Typical turnaround is 15 to 20 working days once the submission is complete.

Who needs this licence?

Entities seeking to provide internet service provider services in Botswana.

Who does NOT need this licence?

Applicants not offering ISP services do not need this licence. Contact BOCRA if your service model is unclear.

What you need to apply

Provide the completed BOCRA application together with business and service information requested by BOCRA.

Required documents

  • Completed BOCRA ISP application
  • Business and service information requested by BOCRA
  • Supporting documents requested by BOCRA

Additional documents may be requested during the review process. BOCRA will contact you via the email address provided in your application.

Eligible applicant types

companyorganisationgovernmentparastatal

Legal basis

BOCRA licensing framework for communications services. Contact BOCRA for the current legal instrument.

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