On August 21, 2026, Mozambique's INCM confirmed that Decree No. 36/2026, dated July 16, 2026, is in force and replaces Decree No. 26/2017. The new regulation establishes procedures for telecommunications and scarce-resource licensing and applies to entities using numbering resources or operating telecommunications and radiocommunications networks and services.
It introduces unified and class-based licences, geographic operating scopes and a 15-day period for allocation of class licences after receipt of an application. Class A and B licences have 15-year validity and Class C licences have five-year validity, with Class C applicants exempt from submitting a technical project.
The regulation also introduces specific regimes for leasing and sharing radio-frequency spectrum and establishes licensing arrangements for broadcasting and satellite radiocommunications.
Impact
Impact assessment: High.
Key reasons: the final regulation is in force and materially changes licensing and spectrum-use arrangements. On August 21, 2026, Mozambique's INCM confirmed that Decree No. 36/2026, dated July 16, 2026, is in force and replaces Decree No.
Who is affected?
Telecom operators, spectrum users, satellite and broadcasting providers.
Conclusion:
review existing licences and upcoming applications against the new class-based and spectrum-sharing framework.
Regulatory Authority
Autoridade Reguladora das Comunicações (INCM)
Regulatory Impact
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| Type Certificate | |
| Spectrum Bands | |
| Import Changes (HS Codes) | |
| Standard Changes | |
| Product Changes | |
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