Spectrum Licenses

In terms of Article 37, 38, 39, 40, and 41 of the National Communication Act of October 02, 2017, no person may transmit any signal by radio or use radio apparatus to receive any signal by radio, except under and in accordance with a radio frequency spectrum license granted by the Authority to such person in terms of this act.

To assist the potential radio frequency spectrum applicants, the Authority is on regular basis making publicly available the Radio Spectrum Licensed Companies.

The following companies are authorized and licensed by the National Communications Authority to provide services in Somalia.

Operational Licenses

Mobile Network Operators (MNO)

Mobile Network Operators (MNO)
No.Operator NameType of LicenseSTATUSCompliance Status
1AMTEL SOMALIAUnified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP)LicensedIn-Process
2GOLIS TELECOM SOMALIAUnified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP)LicensedIn-Process
3HORMUUD TELECOM SOMALIAUnified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP)LicensedComplaint
4NATIONLINK TELECOMUnified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP)Licensed (Conditional)Non-Compliant
5SOMLINKUnified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP)Licensed (Conditional)In-Process
6SOMTEL SOMALIAUnified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP)LicensedIn-Process
7SOMTEL LTDUnified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP)LicensedIn-Process
8SOMTEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANYUnified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP)LicensedIn-Process
9TELESOM COMPANYUnified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP)LicensedIn-Process

Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO)

Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO)
No.Operator NameType of LicenseSTATUSCompliance Status
1Durdur TelecomMobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO)LicensedCompliant
2SOMNET TELECOMMobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO)LicensedComplaint
3SoltelcoMobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO)UnlicensedN/A

International Communications Infrastructure Services Provider (CIP)

International Communications Infrastructure Services Provider (CIP)
No.Operator NameType of LicenseSTATUSCompliance Status
1DALKOM SOMALIAInternational Communications Infrastructure Services Provider (CIP) LicenseLicensedCompliant
2SOMCABLEInternational Communications Infrastructure Services Provider (CIP) LicenseUnlicensedNon Complaint

Regional Communications Infrastructure Providers

Regional Communications Infrastructure Providers
No.Operator NameType of LicenseSTATUSCompliance Status
1Netlink SomaliaRegional Communications Infrastructure ProvidersLicensedCompliant
2SpeedlinkRegional Communications Infrastructure ProvidersLicensedComplaint
3Starnet TelecomRegional Communications Infrastructure ProvidersLicensedComplaint
4Astaan LimitedRegional Communications Infrastructure ProvidersLicensedComplaint

Application and Services Provider (ASP)

Application and Services Provider (ASP)
No.Operator NameType of LicenseSTATUSCompliance Status
1SOMCAST NETWORK LIMITEDApplication and Services Provider License (ASP) ProviderLicensedCompliant
2BluecomApplication and Services Provider License (ASP) ProviderLicensedComplaint
3SOMALI OPTICAL NETWORKApplication and Services Provider License (ASP) ProviderLicensedComplaint
4INFOMAGE SOLUTIONS LTDApplication and Services Provider License (ASP) ProviderLicensedCompliant
5Safari link ISPApplication and Services Provider License (ASP) ProviderLicensedCompliant
6Damal Internet and Ict ProvedersApplication and Services Provider License (ASP) ProviderLicensedCompliant
7One Click Internet ProviderApplication and Services Provider License (ASP) ProviderLicensedComplaint

Class B: Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & Maintenance

Class B: Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & Maintenance
No.Operator NameType of LicenseSTATUSCompliance Status
1Talo ConsultingTelecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & MaintenanceLicensedN/A
2Gawle Air Cargo LLCTelecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & MaintenanceLicensedN/A
3VIVACOMTelecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & MaintenanceLicensedN/A
4Al Madina Development and Supply LLCTelecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & MaintenanceLicensedN/A
5BCE SystemsTelecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & MaintenanceLicensedN/A
6Somspace Information Communications and Technology LTDTelecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & MaintenanceLicensedN/A

Dot SO Domain Name Registrar Servicer Provider

Dot SO Domain Name Registrar Servicer Provider
No.Operator NameType of LicenseSTATUSCompliance Status
1Tabaarak ICT SolutionDot SOLicensedCompliant
2SOSTECDot SOLicensedCompliant
3Daa’uusDot SOLicensedCompliant
4Suubbis LTDDot SOLicensedCompliant
5Modern TechnologyDot SOLicensedCompliant
6YooltechDot SOLicensedCompliant
7Aleelo TechDot SOLicensedCompliant
8Raed Innovation and Technology LTDDot SOLicensedCompliant
9Maanshiil LTDDot SOLicensedCompliant
10Swift CommaDot SOLicensedCompliant
11Horsan Corporation LTDDot SOLicensedCompliant
12Kaafiye Technology CenterDot SOLicensedCompliant
13Key Message LLCDot SOLicensedCompliant
14Recent ITDot SOLicensedCompliant
15TechZone Business SolutionDot SOLicensedCompliant
16Center for Media and Technology (CMT)Dot SOLicensedCompliant
17Somali Network Information Centre (SONIC)DotSo Registry OperatorLicensedCompliant

Spectrum Licenses

Telecom Operators (MNO)

Telecom Operators (MNO)
No.Company NameType of LicenseSTATUS
8Telesom CompanySpectrum License (License No.: NCA-MFSL-005/2023)Licensed
1Amtel SomaliaSpectrum License (License No.: NCA-MFSL-001/2023)Licensed
2Golis Telecom SomaliaSpectrum License (License No.: NCA-MFSL-002/2023)Licensed
3Hormuud Telecom SomaliaSpectrum License (License No.: NCA-MFSL-003/2023)Licensed
5Somtel SomaliaSpectrum License (License No.: NCA-MFSL-004/2023)Licensed
6Somtel LTDSpectrum License (License No.: NCA-MFSL-006/2024)Licensed
7SOMTEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANYSpectrum License (License No.: NCA-MFSL-007/2024)Licensed

Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting

Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting
No.Company NameType of LicenseSTATUS
1Astaan TVDigital Terrestrial TV Multiplexer Network licenseLicensed
2Bile MediaDigital Terrestrial TV Multiplexer Network licenseLicensed
3Rajo Cable TVDigital Terrestrial TV Multiplexer Network licenseLicensed
5SALAM CABLE TVDigital Terrestrial TV Multiplexer Network licenseExpired
6KAAFI CABLE TVSpectrum License (License No.: NCA-MFSL-005/2023)Expired

Satellite Carrier/Distribution of Broadcasting Service

Satellite Carrier/Distribution of Broadcasting Service
No.Company NameType of LicenseSTATUS
1GALSOM GENERAL TRADING “PTY LTD”Satellite Carrier/Distribution of Broadcasting Service LicenseLicensed
2IQ BROADCASTSatellite Carrier/Distribution of Broadcasting Service LicenseExpired

FM Radio

FM Radio
No.Company NameType of LicenseSTATUS
1ARLAADI MEDIA NETWORKCOMMERCIAL FM BROADCASTING STATION LICENSEExpired
2Radio MustaqbalCOMMERCIAL FM BROADCASTING STATION LICENSEExpired
3Radio WadaagCOMMERCIAL FM BROADCASTING STATION LICENSEExpired
4Radio HilaacCOMMERCIAL FM BROADCASTING STATION LICENSEExpired
5Olympic Media and Network LTDCOMMERCIAL FM BROADCASTING STATION LICENSEExpired
6Dalsan Media GroupCOMMERCIAL FM BROADCASTING STATION LICENSEExpired

Aeronautical Spectrum License

Aeronautical Spectrum License
No.Company NameType of LicenseSTATUS
1SITA B.V.AERONAUTICAL GROUND STATION LICENSEExpired
2FREEDOM AIRLINE EXPRESS LTDAIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSELicensed
3HALA AIRLINE LIMITEDAIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSELicensed
4JUBBA AIRWAYSAIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSELicensed
5Maandeeq Air Logistics LTDAIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSEExpired
6DALMAR AIRAIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSELicensed
7DISCOVERY AIRWAYS LTD (6O-AAC)AIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSEExpired
8DISCOVERY AIRWAYS LTD (6O-AAE)AIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSEExpired
9DISCOVERY AIRWAYS LTD (6O-AAF)AIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSEExpired
10PREMIER AIRLINES (60-PAA)AIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSELicensed
11STARSKY AVIATION LTD (60-YAS)AIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSELicensed
12GAMTECS HOLDINGS – HELICOPTER AB412, 6O-AAHAIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSELicensed
13GAMTECS HOLDINGS – CESSNA 172RG, 6O-AAKAIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSELicensed
14GAMTECS HOLDINGS – CESSNA FR172J, 6O-AAJAIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSELicensed
15GAMTECS HOLDINGS – HELICOPTER AB412, 6O-AAGAIRCRAFT RADIO STATION LICENSELicensed

Maritime Spectrum License

Maritime Spectrum License
No.Company NameType of LicenseSTATUS
1SMRCCSHIP RADIO STATION LICENSESLicensed
2AL-AAMIN FISHING COMPANYSHIP RADIO STATION LICENSESLicensed
3F/V SAHARLASHIP RADIO STATION LICENSESUnder Process
4PALOMA Blue Wave Fishing LTDSHIP RADIO STATION LICENSESLicensed
5AL-AYNAYN FISHING COMPANYSHIP RADIO STATION LICENSESLicensed
6DAANA FISHING COMPANYSHIP RADIO STATION LICENSESLicensed
7SOMTUNA FISHING COSHIP RADIO STATION LICENSESLicensed
8SMS1SHIP RADIO STATION LICENSESLicensed