How does Somaliland's telecoms work?

Somaliland’s telecoms consumers are able to make the cheapest local and international calling rates in the world. Customers can conduct money transfers and other banking activities via mobile phones, as well as easily gain wireless access.

Are there radio stations in Somaliland?

There are no privately owned commercial radio stations in Somaliland. Public television services are provided by the Government’s owned National Television Station (Somaliland National TV), Horn cable TV, Bulsho TV, and Star TV, etc. Satellite television is available and DSTV provides a large range fee-based cable channel services.

How is telecommunications regulated in Somaliland?

Somaliland’s Telecommunications Sector is regulated by the Ministry of Posts & Telecommunications based in the national capital, Hargeisa. On 13th June 2011, the House of Elders passed the law, without any amendments, on an overwhelming majority of 75 for, 1 against and none abstaining.

Could a lack of standardization affect Somaliland's telecoms sector?

This lack of standardization in Somaliland’s telecoms sector could potentially have serious repercussions for the sector and limit the ability of the state to broaden their tax revenues among Somaliland’s leading operators.

What telecommunication services does Somaliland offer?

Somaliland’s main telecom players Telesom, Somtel and Somcable even offer competitive data and voice services. Somaliland can lay claim to one of the most technologically advanced and competitively priced telecommunications and internet services in the world.

Is Somaliland a telecommunications country?

Prior to Somaliland’s re-independence in 1991, the telecoms sector was heavily monopolized by the central government led by the corrupt regime of Siad Barre. Since the overthrow of his regime, Somaliland has developed a modern and telecommunications industry with widespread mobile usage among the populace.