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Communications Regulatory Authority Act (excerpt)

legislation • 15 March 2012

Legal framework

Establishes BOCRA’s mandate for licensing, consumer protection, and sector regulation.

Licensing application guidelines — telecommunications

guideline • 8 January 2025

Telecommunications

Standard application steps, fees overview, and document checklist for network and service licences.

Draft QoS framework — public consultation

consultation • 2 February 2025

Consumer protection

Proposed metrics for reporting service quality; stakeholders may comment before final determination.

Determination on wholesale broadband access

determination • 20 November 2024

Internet & ICT

Regulatory decision summary on reference access offer and dispute resolution timelines.

BOCRA annual report — sector highlights

annual report • 30 June 2024

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Key statistics on licences issued, complaints resolved, and spectrum management activities.