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Regulatory Areas
BOCRA regulates key communications sectors in Botswana.
Telecommunications
Regulation of voice, data, and mobile network services across Botswana.
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Regulatory Services
BOCRA regulates key communications sectors in Botswana.
Submit a Complaint
Report telecom, internet, or postal service issues quickly.
What You’ll Need
- Your ID or account number
- Description of the issue
- Operator name
- Date of incident
Consumer Rights
Know and exercise your rights as a telecom consumer.
What You’ll Need
- No documents required
- Browse rights by category
- Download rights charter
- Free of charge
Consumer Guides
Know and exercise your rights as a telecom consumer.
What You’ll Need
- No documents required
- Browse rights by category
- Download rights charter
- Free of charge
Consumer Rights
Know and exercise your rights as a telecom consumer.
What You’ll Need
- No documents required
- Browse rights by category
- Download rights charter
- Free of charge
Submit a Complaint
Report telecom, internet, or postal service issues quickly.
What You’ll Need
- Your ID or account number
- Description of the issue
- Operator name
- Date of incident
Consumer Rights
Know and exercise your rights as a telecom consumer.
What You’ll Need
- No documents required
- Browse rights by category
- Download rights charter
- Free of charge
Consumer Rights
Know and exercise your rights as a telecom consumer.
What You’ll Need
- No documents required
- Browse rights by category
- Download rights charter
- Free of charge
Consumer Rights
Know and exercise your rights as a telecom consumer.
What You’ll Need
- No documents required
- Browse rights by category
- Download rights charter
- Free of charge
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Consumer Protection
Know your rights
As a consumer in Botswana, you have legally protected rights. Understand them — and take action if they are violated.
Telecom Consumer Rights
- Receive clear, itemised billing for all services charged to you.
- Obtain a written contract before any service begins.
- Terminate a service after the minimum period with 30 days written notice.
- Receive a response to your complaint within 5 working days.
Been affected by a violation?
Internet & Data Rights
- Access internet services without unlawful discrimination.
- Receive transparent information about data usage and speeds.
- Be protected from unauthorized data collection.
Been affected by a violation?
Spectrum & Interference Rights
- Be free from harmful electromagnetic interference.
- Report and have spectrum interference investigated promptly.
Been affected by a violation?
News & Updates
Latest from BOCRA
News, regulations, notices, and press releases.
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