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.
The following companies are authorized and licensed by the National Communications Authority to provide services in Somalia.
Operational Licenses
| # | Operator Name | Type of License | Status | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMTEL SOMALIA | Unified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP) | Licensed | In-Process |
| 2 | GOLIS TELECOM SOMALIA | Unified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP) | Licensed | In-Process |
| 3 | HORMUUD TELECOM SOMALIA | Unified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP) | Licensed | Compliant |
| 4 | NATIONLINK TELECOM | Unified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP) | Licensed (Conditional) | Non-Compliant |
| 5 | SOMLINK | Unified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP) | Licensed (Conditional) | In-Process |
| 6 | SOMTEL SOMALIA | Unified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP) | Licensed | In-Process |
| 7 | SOMTEL LTD | Unified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP) | Licensed | In-Process |
| 8 | SOMTEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY | Unified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP) | Licensed | In-Process |
| 9 | TELESOM COMPANY | Unified Communications Infrastructure and Services Provider (CISP) | Licensed | In-Process |
| # | Operator Name | Type of License | Status | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durdur Telecom | Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) | Licensed | Compliant |
| 2 | SOMNET TELECOM | Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) | Licensed | Compliant |
| 3 | Soltelco | Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) | Unlicensed | N/A |
| # | Operator Name | Type of License | Status | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DALKOM SOMALIA | International Communications Infrastructure Services Provider (CIP) License | Licensed | Compliant |
| 2 | SOMCABLE | International Communications Infrastructure Services Provider (CIP) License | Unlicensed | Non-Compliant |
| # | Operator Name | Type of License | Status | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netlink Somalia | Regional Communications Infrastructure Providers | Licensed | Compliant |
| 2 | Speedlink | Regional Communications Infrastructure Providers | Licensed | Compliant |
| 3 | Starnet Telecom | Regional Communications Infrastructure Providers | Licensed | Compliant |
| 4 | Astaan Limited | Regional Communications Infrastructure Providers | Licensed | Compliant |
| 5 | Somcast Networks Limited | Regional Communications Infrastructure Providers | Licensed | Compliant |
| 6 | Bestnet | Regional Communications Infrastructure Providers | Licensed | Compliant |
| # | Operator Name | Type of License | Status | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOMCAST NETWORK LIMITED | Application and Services Provider License (ASP) Provider | Licensed | Compliant |
| 2 | Bluecom | Application and Services Provider License (ASP) Provider | Licensed | Compliant |
| 3 | SOMALI OPTICAL NETWORK | Application and Services Provider License (ASP) Provider | Licensed | Compliant |
| 4 | INFOMAGE SOLUTIONS LTD | Application and Services Provider License (ASP) Provider | Licensed | Compliant |
| 5 | Safari link ISP | Application and Services Provider License (ASP) Provider | Licensed | Compliant |
| 6 | Damal Internet and Ict Providers | Application and Services Provider License (ASP) Provider | Licensed | Compliant |
| 7 | One Click Internet Provider | Application and Services Provider License (ASP) Provider | Licensed | Compliant |
| # | Operator Name | Type of License | Status | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talo Consulting | Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & Maintenance | Licensed | N/A |
| 2 | Gawle Air Cargo LLC | Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & Maintenance | Licensed | N/A |
| 3 | VIVACOM | Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & Maintenance | Licensed | N/A |
| 4 | Al Madina Development and Supply LLC | Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & Maintenance | Licensed | N/A |
| 5 | BCE Systems | Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & Maintenance | Licensed | N/A |
| 6 | Somspace Information Communications and Technology LTD | Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Distribution, Installations & Maintenance | Licensed | N/A |
| # | Operator Name | Type of License | Status | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleelo Tech | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 2 | Center for Media and Technology (CMT) | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 3 | Daa'uus | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 4 | Fiddo Technology | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 5 | Horsan Corporation LTD | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 6 | JeesTech Limited | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 7 | Kaafiye Technology Center | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 8 | Key Message LLC | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 9 | Maanshiil LTD | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 10 | Modern Technology | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 11 | Raed Innovation and Technology LTD | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 12 | Recent IT | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 13 | Somali Network Information Centre (SONIC) | DotSo Registry Operator | Licensed | Compliant |
| 14 | SOSTEC | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 15 | Suubbis LTD | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 16 | Swift Comma | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 17 | Tabaarak ICT Solution | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 18 | Tasjiil Technology | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 19 | Tayocom | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 20 | TechZone Business Solution | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
| 21 | Yooltech | Dot SO | Licensed | Compliant |
Spectrum Licenses
| # | Company Name | License Number / Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amtel Somalia | Spectrum License (NCA-MFSL-001/2023) | Licensed |
| 2 | Golis Telecom Somalia | Spectrum License (NCA-MFSL-002/2023) | Licensed |
| 3 | Hormuud Telecom Somalia | Spectrum License (NCA-MFSL-003/2023) | Licensed |
| 4 | Somtel Somalia | Spectrum License (NCA-MFSL-004/2023) | Licensed |
| 5 | Telesom Company | Spectrum License (NCA-MFSL-005/2023) | Licensed |
| 6 | Somtel LTD | Spectrum License (NCA-MFSL-006/2024) | Licensed |
| 7 | SOMTEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY | Spectrum License (NCA-MFSL-007/2024) | Licensed |
| # | Company Name | License Number / Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astaan TV | Digital Terrestrial TV Multiplexer Network License | Licensed |
| 2 | Bile Media | Digital Terrestrial TV Multiplexer Network License | Licensed |
| 3 | Rajo Cable TV | Digital Terrestrial TV Multiplexer Network License | Licensed |
| 4 | SALAM CABLE TV | Digital Terrestrial TV Multiplexer Network License | Expired |
| 5 | KAAFI CABLE TV | Spectrum License (NCA-MFSL-005/2023) | Expired |
| # | Company Name | License Number / Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GALSOM GENERAL TRADING "PTY LTD" | Satellite Carrier/Distribution of Broadcasting Service License | Licensed |
| 2 | IQ BROADCAST | Satellite Carrier/Distribution of Broadcasting Service License | Expired |
| # | Company Name | License Number / Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARLAADI MEDIA NETWORK | Commercial FM Broadcasting Station License | Expired |
| 2 | Radio Mustaqbal | Commercial FM Broadcasting Station License | Expired |
| 3 | Radio Wadaag | Commercial FM Broadcasting Station License | Expired |
| 4 | Radio Hilaac | Commercial FM Broadcasting Station License | Expired |
| 5 | Olympic Media and Network LTD | Commercial FM Broadcasting Station License | Expired |
| 6 | Dalsan Media Group | Commercial FM Broadcasting Station License | Expired |
| # | Company Name | License Number / Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SITA B.V. | Aeronautical Ground Station License | Expired |
| 2 | FREEDOM AIRLINE EXPRESS LTD | Aircraft Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 3 | HALA AIRLINE LIMITED | Aircraft Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 4 | JUBBA AIRWAYS | Aircraft Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 5 | Maandeeq Air Logistics LTD | Aircraft Radio Station License | Expired |
| 6 | DALMAR AIR | Aircraft Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 7 | DISCOVERY AIRWAYS LTD (6O-AAC) | Aircraft Radio Station License | Expired |
| 8 | DISCOVERY AIRWAYS LTD (6O-AAE) | Aircraft Radio Station License | Expired |
| 9 | DISCOVERY AIRWAYS LTD (6O-AAF) | Aircraft Radio Station License | Expired |
| 10 | PREMIER AIRLINES (60-PAA) | Aircraft Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 11 | STARSKY AVIATION LTD (60-YAS) | Aircraft Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 12 | GAMTECS HOLDINGS - HELICOPTER AB412, 6O-AAH | Aircraft Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 13 | GAMTECS HOLDINGS - CESSNA 172RG, 6O-AAK | Aircraft Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 14 | GAMTECS HOLDINGS - CESSNA FR172J, 6O-AAJ | Aircraft Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 15 | GAMTECS HOLDINGS - HELICOPTER AB412, 6O-AAG | Aircraft Radio Station License | Licensed |
| # | Company Name | License Number / Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMRCC | Ship Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 2 | AL-AAMIN FISHING COMPANY | Ship Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 3 | F/V SAHARLA | Ship Radio Station License | Under Process |
| 4 | PALOMA Blue Wave Fishing LTD | Ship Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 5 | AL-AYNAYN FISHING COMPANY | Ship Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 6 | DAANA FISHING COMPANY | Ship Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 7 | SOMTUNA FISHING CO | Ship Radio Station License | Licensed |
| 8 | SMS1 | Ship Radio Station License | Licensed |