Licensed communications activities.
WHAT REQUIRES LICENSING
Providing telecommunications services Operating networks Broadcasting Certain value-added services
WHO REGULATES TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The communications commission.
WHO REGULATES BROADCASTING
The broadcasting commission.
WHAT LICENCE CATEGORIES TYPICALLY EXIST
Individual licences for network operation Class licences for lower-tier services Permits for specific activities
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Which category your activity falls into.
WHY IT MATTERS
Requirements and costs differ enormously.
WHAT VALUE-ADDED SERVICES COVER
Services delivered over networks, such as messaging platforms and content services.
WHY THAT MATTERS TO BUSINESSES
Bulk messaging and similar services may require authorisation.
WHAT TO CHECK
Whether your intended service is within scope.
WHAT APPLICATIONS TYPICALLY REQUIRE
Corporate documents Technical plans Evidence of capacity Fees
WHAT CONDITIONS TYPICALLY ATTACH
Reporting Quality standards Consumer protection obligations Renewal requirements
WHAT SENDER IDENTIFIER REGISTRATION INVOLVES
Registering the name that appears on messages you send.
WHY IT EXISTS
To prevent impersonation.
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
Lead time on registration before a campaign.
WHAT TO VERIFY
Current licence categories and requirements.
