National Communications Authority

The National Communications Authority (NCA) is the regulatory body for the communications sector in Somalia.

NCA Documents

NCA works tirelessly to build an enabling environment for technological advancement in the Telecommunications and ICT sector in the Federal Republic of Somalia, NCA's efforts include:

Consultations

Approved Docs

Licensed Operators

Spectrum Licensed

Regulations

Annual Reports

Latest News and Events

May 2, 2023
National Communications Authority Hosts Successful Girls in ICT Day in Somalia
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April 11, 2023
Bixinta Khidmada Sanadlaha ah ee u hoggaansamidda shuruudaha rukhsadda Isgaarsiinta
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April 3, 2023
Hay’adda Isgaarsiinta Qaranka iyo Midowga Isgaarsiinta Adduunka oo qabtay Aqoon-isweydaarsi lagu diyaarinayo Istaraatijiyadda IPv6
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April 3, 2023
NCA and ITU Conduct the IPV6 Strategy Development Workshop in Somalia
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Our Services

NCA is mandated to regulate the Telecommunications and ICT sectors in the Federal Republic of Somalia, NCA provides many services to the sector including:

Spectrum

National Communication Authority (NCA) is responsible for planning and managing the spectrum in Somalia.

Type Approval

Type Approval is the process by which Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment is certified by the NCA to be used in Somalia.

Licensing

NCA powers to issue licenses for provision and operation of communications services inside the federal republic of Somalia.

Complaints

NCA powers to issue licenses for provision and operation of communications services inside the federal republic of Somalia.

Initiatives

The administration of the domain name space for the country code (ccTLD) of Somalia (.SO), to serve the .so national resource(ccTLD).

Numbering

National Communication Authority (NCA) is responsible for planning and managing the Numbering in Somalia.

Interconnection

The essential elements for promoting competition and the efficient functioning of the telecom market is the establishment of interconnection.

SOMCERT/CC is the first national CERT in Somalia. It was established in May 2019 as a section within the Cyber Security Department of the National Communications Authority (NCA).