Internet-of-Things Network and Service Provider for the Telecommunications Industry (IoT-NSP) Licence
An IoT-NSP is an entity that owns, deploys, and operates IoT networks for machine-to-machine (M2M) data-only communication using the allowed range of unlicensed frequency bands, to provide its own IoT services to be offered to third parties. This does not include real-time voice communications or any other service subject to licensing under the Telecommunications Order, 2001.
The allowed range of unlicensed frequency bands are:
- 866-870 MHz.
- 920-925 MHz.
- Any other frequency bands as determined by the Authority.
The use of the unlicensed frequency bands is subject to the Telecommunications (Exemption from Section 33, 34(1) (b) and 35) Order, 2001 Notification 2018.
The application fee is BND 2,500 (non-refundable), with an annual licence fee of BND 5,000 or 4.65% of Annual Gross Turnover (AGTO), whichever is higher, and the licence is valid for seven (7) years.
An application of IoT-NSP Licence should be made in accordance with the requirement as set out in Appendix A, with all the required information provided.
Downloads
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Guidelines for Application of IoT-NSP Licence
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Appendix A (I) Checklist on the submission requirement for IoT-NSP Licence application
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Appendix A (II) Information Requirements for an IoT-NSP Licence Application
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Sample of IoT-NSP Licence Terms and Conditions