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Internet | Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
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About
Profile
A Word From The Chief Executive
History Of Communication Regulation
Organogram
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Careers
Mandate
Legislation
Telecommunications
National Radio Frequency Plan
Radio Spectrum Planning
The Numbering Plan
Type Approval
Broadcasting
Postal
Internet
bw ccTLD
bw CIRT
Electronic Evidence
Electronic Communications Transactions
Licensing
Projects
Documents
Draft Documents And Legislation
ICT Licencing Framework
ITU Capacity Building Workshop
Complaints
Consumer Education And Advice
Registering Complaints
File A Complaint
Media
News & Events
Speeches
Tenders
ASMS-WebCP
Licence Verification
Type Approval
Register BW
Internet
The preamble of the
Communications Regulatory Authority Act 2012
suggests that BOCRA is responsible for the regulation of the communications sector in Botswana, comprising among others the Internet and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs).
The foregoing notwithstanding, BOCRA facilitates the growth of the Internet market as part its role to facilitate the uptake of ICTs. The use of smartphones has led to increased number of people with access to mobile internet especially among the youth.
In a bid to improve the performance of the Internet, BOCRA issued Guidelines on Minimum Requirements for Internet
Connectivity in Hospitality Facilities
, which among others sets minimum standards for Internet connectivity in the industry. The Guidelines are intended to provide guidance for the quality of Internet services and minimum bandwidth requirements to be adopted by both the Hospitality Facilities and Service Providers.
Wholesale Internet Bandwidth Prices
Wholesale Internet bandwidth prices/tariffs have been declining. The decline in wholesale Internet bandwidth prices is influenced by acquisition of Internet bandwidth capacity through the East Africa Sub Marine System (EASSy) and West Africa Cable System (WACS) undersea cables systems. It is also in keeping with international trends.
As a converged regulator, BOCRA is responsible for regulatory oversight of broadcasting,
internet
, postal and telecommunications services.
Apply For A License
Complaints Process
BOCRA will investigate a consumer complaint against a service provider if there is sufficient evidence to establish.
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Plot 50671 Independence Avenue
Gaborone, Botswana
T : +267 395 7755
F : +267 395 7976
E :
info@bocra.org.bw
Skip to main content
telecoms Link
About
Profile
A Word From The Chief Executive
History Of Communication Regulation
Organogram
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Careers
Mandate
Legislation
Telecommunications
National Radio Frequency Plan
Radio Spectrum Planning
The Numbering Plan
Type Approval
Broadcasting
Postal
Internet
bw ccTLD
bw CIRT
Electronic Evidence
Electronic Communications Transactions
Licensing
Projects
Documents
Draft Documents And Legislation
ICT Licencing Framework
ITU Capacity Building Workshop
Complaints
Consumer Education And Advice
Registering Complaints
File A Complaint
Media
News & Events
Speeches
Tenders
ASMS-WebCP
Licence Verification
Type Approval
Register BW
BOCRA Portal
QOS Monitoring
Licensing
telecoms Link
About
Profile
A Word From The Chief Executive
History Of Communication Regulation
Organogram
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Careers
Mandate
Legislation
Telecommunications
National Radio Frequency Plan
Radio Spectrum Planning
The Numbering Plan
Type Approval
Broadcasting
Postal
Internet
bw ccTLD
bw CIRT
Electronic Evidence
Electronic Communications Transactions
Licensing
Projects
Documents
Draft Documents And Legislation
ICT Licencing Framework
ITU Capacity Building Workshop
Complaints
Consumer Education And Advice
Registering Complaints
File A Complaint
Media
News & Events
Speeches
Tenders
ASMS-WebCP
Licence Verification
Type Approval
Register BW
Internet
The preamble of the
Communications Regulatory Authority Act 2012
suggests that BOCRA is responsible for the regulation of the communications sector in Botswana, comprising among others the Internet and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs).
The foregoing notwithstanding, BOCRA facilitates the growth of the Internet market as part its role to facilitate the uptake of ICTs. The use of smartphones has led to increased number of people with access to mobile internet especially among the youth.
In a bid to improve the performance of the Internet, BOCRA issued Guidelines on Minimum Requirements for Internet
Connectivity in Hospitality Facilities
, which among others sets minimum standards for Internet connectivity in the industry. The Guidelines are intended to provide guidance for the quality of Internet services and minimum bandwidth requirements to be adopted by both the Hospitality Facilities and Service Providers.
Wholesale Internet Bandwidth Prices
Wholesale Internet bandwidth prices/tariffs have been declining. The decline in wholesale Internet bandwidth prices is influenced by acquisition of Internet bandwidth capacity through the East Africa Sub Marine System (EASSy) and West Africa Cable System (WACS) undersea cables systems. It is also in keeping with international trends.
As a converged regulator, BOCRA is responsible for regulatory oversight of broadcasting,
internet
, postal and telecommunications services.
Apply For A License
Complaints Process
BOCRA will investigate a consumer complaint against a service provider if there is sufficient evidence to establish.
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Plot 50671 Independence Avenue
Gaborone, Botswana
T : +267 395 7755
F : +267 395 7976
E :
info@bocra.org.bw