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The National Communications Authority issues regulations to govern the telecommunications sector in Somalia, ensuring fair competition, consumer protection, and compliance with international standards.

# Regulation / License Framework Approved Date Actions
1 National Cybersecurity Compliance Framework June 2026
2 National Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework June 2026
3 Xeerka Xargaha Badda Hoosmara (Submarine Cable Act) May 2025
4 Interconnection Regulation 2022 September, 2022
5 Spectrum Licensing Regulations September, 2022
6 Unified Licensing Framework (ULF) November, 2020
7 Numbering Regulation 2020 November, 2020
8 License Template - CISP (Community Internet Service Provider) November, 2020
9 ASP – Application and Services License May, 2021
10 CIP – International Communications Infrastructure Provider License May, 2021
11 CIP – Regional Communications Infrastructure Provider License May, 2021
12 CIP – National Communications Infrastructure Provider License May, 2021
13 Fee Structure ULF (Unified Licensing Framework Fees) May, 2021
14 Xeer-nidaamiyaha Nidaamka Xaqiijinta Macaamilaadka Maaliyadeed iyo Hubinta Tayada Isgaarsiinta November, 2023