National Communications Act
<p>Signed into law in October 2017, the National Communications Act established the legal framework regulating Somalia's telecommunications, internet, broadcasting and ICT sectors.</p><p>It created the National Communications Authority (NCA) to license operators, protect consumer rights and promote competition in the communications market.</p>
Published
June 22, 2026
Effective Date
October 2, 2017
Ministry/Agency
Ministry of Communications and Technology
Executive Summary
<p>Signed into law in October 2017, the National Communications Act established the legal framework regulating Somalia's telecommunications, internet, broadcasting and ICT sectors.</p><p>It created the National Communications Authority (NCA) to license operators, protect consumer rights and promote competition in the communications market.</p>