Botswana - Apply for Cellular Licence or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The application for Cellular License or Permit shall be filed to the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) office, whose mandate is planning, licensing, and managing all the radio frequency spectrum in Botswana. BOCRA Contact Details
2. Applicants are required to collect and complete the cellular License Application Form, available at the BOCRA head office or directly download it via the BOCRA website BOCRA Application Form or directly download it using this link,Cellular License or Permit Application Form. Note that the application form should be completed in five copies.
3. Applicants are required to enclose five (5) copies of their application, i.e. certified copies of the relevant supporting documents, in addition to the duly completed application forms in all respect and accompanied by a comprehensive business plan as explained below under the “Required Documents” section of this page, in a manila envelope addressed to the Executive Chairman, Botswana Telecommunications Authority, and should be submitted to the BOCRA head office either in person or via post. Any omission of these documents will render the application process incomplete.
4. Upon receipt of the application file, the BORCA receiving officer will verify, if all the necessary information and documentation has been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria before registering the application file for assessment and consideration by the BORCA Registration and Licensing Board.
5. Applicants will be required to pay the application fee (non-refundable) as mentioned under the “Fees” section of this page and obtain an acknowledgment slip as proof of submission of the application.
6. The application will be processed as per the information and documentation provided, that is why applicants are advised to provide sufficient information to enable the BORCA to evaluate the business/company and make its decision.
7. Notice of the decision (Approval, Deferral, or Rejection) for the application will be communicated to the client as pre preferable mode (in writing /phone/email/ in-person).
8. The Licence will be granted if BOCRA licensing board, is satisfied with the applicant’s ability to deliver on its proposed business plan.
9. If approved, the applicant will be required to produce a proof of identity document and the acknowledgment slip and pay the license fee, as mentioned under the “Fees “section of this page, while collecting the License, at the BORCA head office where the application was lodged.
10. The Cellular permit/license shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the BOCRA Licensing board deems fit to impose in each case, and such terms and conditions or requirements shall be endorsed on the permit/License.

NOTE: The Licensee shall at all times display this Licence Notice in a conspicuous place at the Licensee’s registered offices.

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Required Documents

General required documents

• A copy of the valid company registration certificate
• Valid identification document
• Proof of payment (application fee).
  

For Network Facilities Provider the following additional documents;

• Comprehensive Business Plan covering at a minimum the following:
• Company information on shareholders, directors, place of domicile, certificate of incorporation.
• Type of network to be built and roll-out plan.
• Network diagrams and explanations · indications of resources required from the BOCRA which may include amongst others telephone number blocks, spectrum
• Minimum of 5 years financial projections cash flow and income statement
• Target customers.
• Products and services and associated prices
• Value Proposition
• Details of Management Team (CVs) showing technical and business management capability.
• Financial capability is supported by proof of funding from a financial institution.
• A performance bond may be required.
• Indication of resources that may be required from BOCRA
  

For Services and Applications Provider, the following additional documents;

• Comprehensive Business Plan covering at a minimum the following:
• Company information on shareholders, directors, place of domicile, certificate of incorporation, contact details.
• Type of services and applications to be offered with roll-out plan.
• Network to be used and evidence of discussions with Network Facilities Provider.
• Target customers. Minimum 5 years’ financial projections cash flow and income statement · Pricing
• Value Proposition
• Details of Management Team (CVs) showing technical and business management capability.
• Financial capability is supported by proof of funding from a financial institution.
• A performance bond may be required.
• Indication of resources that may be required from BOCRA
• Any other supporting documentation as requested by the BOCRA

Notes: Where copies of certificates are enclosed, they must be certified.

Office Locations & Contacts

Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)
Address: Plot 50671 Independence Avenue
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: +267 395 7755
Fax: +267 395 7976
Email: [email protected]
BOCRA Contact Details, BOCRA website

Eligibility

• Legally registered companies.
• The applicant shall be incorporated and have an office in Botswana.
  

Fees

• The license fees shall depend on the scope of the License. During the Licence Period, the Licensee shall pay the prescribe fee as mentioned under BORCA Fees structure below. -BORCA Fees structure
  

Payment methods:
Payment can be made by cash or company cheques at BTA headquarters, plot 206/207, independence avenue, Gaborone.

• Customers within Botswana may Deposit Cash into BTA account number 62011115088, First National Bank, The Mall Branch, Gaborone. Deposit may be paid at any FNB Branch in Botswana, Bank charges of P3.00 will be payable by the customer in addition to the invoice amount.
• Customers from outside Botswana are requested to pay fees by means of a bank draft in Botswana Pula. Customers paying through a Bank are requested to fax the deposit receipt to the BTA Fax number +267 3957976. Please indicate your BTA Invoice number in the receipt.
  

Validity

• The Licence shall be valid for a period of 15 (fifteen) years, from the Licence Date, unless replaced or revoked by the Authority.
• This Licence may be renewed upon expiry of the fifteen-year Licence period, provided that the Licensee shall apply for such renewal not more than 12 months but not less than 6 months prior to the date of expiry. The Authority shall grant or reject the Licensee’s application for renewal within 3 (three) months of receiving such application.
  

Documents to Use

Cellular License or Permit Application Form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Successful applicants will be awarded their license within 8 weeks of application submission, provided that the applicants have submitted all the necessary information requested by the Authority for evaluation purposes and that Authority has completed all the clarifications with the applicants.

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

Applicant Particulars

• Client Type (Company/Person/Gov./ Parastatal/ Other)
• Full legal names
• VAT Number
• Nationality
• Customer No.
• Company Reg. Number
• Contact Person
• Physical/Postal Address details
  

Base Station Details

• Station Name
• Address details {Street/ Ward/ Site Altitude (m) / City/ Latitude/ Region/ Longitude/ Country/ Contact Person at Site/ Service Class/ Aircraft Type}
  

Equipment details

• Type : ( Transceiver/ Transmitter/ Receiver)
• Call sign
• Approval Number/ Make/ Model/ Serial Number
• Frequency Range / Bandwidth (KHz)
• Preferred Frequency Band
• Output Power Total
• Pre-set Channels/Channel Width (MHz)
• Emission Class
• Modulation Type
• Rx Sensitivity (dBm)/Rx Selectivity
  

Antenna Details

• Antenna Type/ Antenna Gain (dB)/ Polarization/ Antenna Height (m)/ Main Lobe/ Azimuth (deg)/Beam Width (deg) /Feed Type/ Feed Length (m)
  

Need for the Document

The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) is responsible for planning and managing the radio frequency spectrum in Botswana. It is responsible for compliance with licensing requirements and investigating complaints of interference to services. The scope of the BOCRA’s role includes:

• Spectrum planning.
• Frequency allocation.
• Apparatus licensing.
• Frequency assignment and coordination.
  

Information which might help

• BOCRA Service and Application License Guideline
  
• BOCRA Guidelines for Application of Licenses
  
• BOCRA Act
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

BOCRA

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