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Telecommunications Types of Licenses

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Telecommunications Types of Licenses

Types of TELECOMMUNICATIONS licenCes

The LCA issues telecommunications licenses in four main categories to support competitive and efficient communications infrastructure and services:

Unified Licence

Network Services

Network Infrastructure

Private Networks

Individual Numbers

Community Network

Telecommunications Licence Categories

1. Individual Licences

Unified Licence

Network Infrastructure

Network Services

Community Network

2. Class Licences

Radio Frequenceies Spectrum

Individual Numbers

Numbering Resources

HOW TO APPLY FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE

Application Process Overview

Step 1: Determine Licence Type

Choose the appropriate licence based on your service: Network Infrastructure Building telecommunications infrastructure Network Services Voice, data, SMS services to the public (includes ISP) Unified Licence Full-service electronic communications Resale ISP Reselling bandwidth (simplified) Premium Rate Services Numbering allocation Step 2: Prepare Application Documents For Network Infrastructure & Network Services: Corporate documents (registration, memorandum/articles, shareholding)

Director details (IDs, CVs)

Financial information (bank statements, capital breakdown)

Technical and business plans

For complete requirements, download the relevant Application Requirements PDF For Resale ISP: Application form

Director ID (certified)

Company registration documents

Office proof (lease/ownership)

Trader’s licence

Bank statement (3 months)

Download: Resale ISP Checklist PDF For Premium Rate Services & Other Licences: Contact LCA at applications@lca.org.ls or +266 2222 4300 Step 3: Submit Application Where to Submit: In-person: LCA Headquarters, 30 Princess Margaret Road, Old Europa, Maseru 100

By mail: Same address What to Submit: Completed application form (signed and dated)

All supporting documents (organized and indexed)

Cover letter on company letterhead

7 complete sets (1 original + 6 copies) for Network Infrastructure and Network Services

All photocopies certified by Commissioner of Oaths

View Application Requirements

Unified License - Application Requirements (English)(https://lca.org.ls/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UNIFIED-LICENCE_APPLICATION-REQUIREMENTS.pdf)

Network Services - Application Requirements(https://lca.org.ls/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/APPLICATION_REQUIREMENTS_FOR_NETWORK_SERVICES_ISP_CLASS_A_B_LICENCE.pdf)