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Telecommunication/ICT

TCRA regulates telecommunications and internet services by ensuring that they are provided according to national and international standards and...

Broadcasting

Broadcasting implies the provision of content through radio and television networks, reaching more people in real-time faster than other means o...

Postal Services

Postal services involve the conveyance and delivery of mail, documents, and parcels from senders through postal and courier services. Through po...

Telecommunications/ICT

Network Facilities

Network Facilities means any element, or combination of elements of physical infrastructure used principally for, or in connection with the provision of one or more network services, but not including customer premise equipment.

Telecommunications/ICT

Network Services

Network Services means a service for the carrying of information in the form of speech or other sound, data, text or images, by means of guided or unguided electromagnetic energy but does not include services provided solely on the customer side of the network boundary.

Telecommunications/ICT

Application Services

Application Services means a service provided by means of one or more network services but does not include service provided solely on the customer side of the network boundary.

Telecommunications/ICT

Installation of Equipment

Installation and Maintenance of Electronic Communication Equipment means to construct, install and maintain electronic communication equipment.

Telecommunications/ICT

Importation of electronic communication equipments

Means to import electronic communication equipment (Telecommunication equipment) for business purposes and selling electronic communication equipment at wholesale.

Telecommunications/ICT

Distribution of electronic communication equipments

Means to import electronic communication equipment (Telecommunication equipment) for business purposes and selling electronic communication equipment at wholesale.

Broadcasting and Content

Online Content Services

Online content services provided for the purpose of news and current affairs in a manner similar to, or in a manner that resembles licensed services providers in the traditional networks.

Broadcasting and Content

Content Aggregators

Content service provider who collects content from different sources and packs the content into baskets of channels for the purpose of being accessed by users for free or upon payment of a prescribed fee.

Broadcasting and Content

Radio Frequency Spectrum

Range of radio frequencies within the radio frequency band to facilitate provision of electronic communication services. Radio spectrum is used to carry information wirelessly for a vast number of everyday services ranging from television and radio broadcasting, mobile phones and Wi-Fi to communications systems for the emergency services, baby monitors, GPS and radar.

Broadcasting and Content

Special Content (Educational)

Means a television channel or radio station that provides specific formal educational content covering different subjects from nursery, tertiary to higher learning institutions.

Broadcasting and Content

Content Radio Broadcasting

Means information in the form of speech or other sound, that transmitted using electronic communications services in which the transmission is intended for direct reception by members of the general public except where transmitted in private communications.

Broadcasting and Content

Content Television Broadcasting

Means information in the form of speech or other sound, data, text or images whether still or moving that transmitted using electronic communications services in which the transmission is intended for direct reception by members of the general public except where transmitted in private communications.

Postal and Courier

International Courier

Regulation and oversight of international courier services, ensuring reliable cross-border delivery and compliance with international postal standards.

Postal and Courier

Public Courier

Management of public courier services providing accessible and affordable delivery solutions for the general public.

Postal and Courier

East Africa Courier

Coordination of courier services within the East African region, facilitating regional trade and communication through efficient delivery networks.

Postal and Courier

Intercity Transport

Regulation of intercity postal and courier transportation services, ensuring reliable delivery between major cities across Tanzania.

Postal and Courier

Domestic Courier

Oversight of nationwide domestic courier services, maintaining quality standards and efficient delivery networks within Tanzania.

Postal and Courier

Intra-City Courier

Management of local courier services operating within city limits, ensuring fast and reliable same-day delivery options.

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Licenced Operators

Issued Certificates

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Students

Are you aspiring to use communication services and products to enrich your educational experience? Do you wish to know the state of communication in Tanzania or wish to know different trends and finding in the field of communication?

Researchers

Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) works with the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), one of its stakeholders, to promote research in digital technologies to facilitate the provision of services to the community.

Investors & Start-ups

TCRA gives innovators free communications resources such as spectrum, numbers, short codes, and domain names, for three (3) Months, to run trails to test the viability of their ideas and solutions

Licencees

Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) core business is issuing, renewing, enforcing the conditions and cancels licences if necessary. TCRA has adopted a Converged Licensing Framework (CLF) which is the technology neutral.

Verify License

Verify the authenticity of TCRA licenses and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Type Approved Equipment

Browse our comprehensive list of approved telecommunications and broadcasting equipment.

Search Postcode

Find postal codes for any location in Tanzania to ensure accurate mail delivery.

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