Bahamas - Apply for a Telecommunication License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a Telecommunication license in person, the applicant has to visit any nearest office of the Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA). The address and contact details of branch offices across the country can be found in the following Address details
2. Applicants should collect the application form from the authorities.
3. Complete the application form with appropriate information under relevant sections.
4. After filling the application form, make sure to attach all the supporting documents the authority request.
5. Then, submit it in person to the relevant authority at the office.
6. After submission, your application along with the attached documents will be forwarded for further verifications.
7. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the applicant will be permitted the license.
8. Collect the license from the respective office in a stipulated period of time.

Note: Applicants should note that it is their responsibility to provide all necessary details with their application and should not rely on URCA to search for or request information to support any application.

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Required Documents

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority
Frederick House,Frederick Street
P.O Box N 4860
Nassau, Bahamas.
Phone: 242 393-0234
Fax: 242 393-0153
Website Link
Contact Link

Eligibility

Click on the following link to view the terms and conditions for applying Link

Fees

One or more of the following fees may apply.

• URCA Fees & Charges:
  • Application/Administrative Fee
  • Annual Operations Licence Fee
  • URCA Publications Charge
• Communications Licence Fee
• Tribunal Fee
• Spectrum Fee

Click here to download the fee schedule Link Click here to view more details about payment methods Link

Validity

The licence will be granted for a definite period.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The time that URCA will take to process a complete application is 8 to 10 weeks.

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Instructions

• The applicant is responsible for providing URCA with accurate and relevant documentation. This will ensure that the application is processed promptly and without delay.
• If insufficient information is provided with an application URCA will generally specify and request additional information to be submitted before the application is considered further.

Required Information

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the Document

A telecommunications licence authorizes an entity to provide telecommunications services or operate telecommunications facilities.

Information which might help

Click on the following link to read the Bahamas Telecommunications Act Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

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