What is Somaliland's telecommunications sector?

Somaliland’s telecoms sector has been funded by entrepreneurs and backed by expertise from China, Korea and Europe, these nascent telecommunications firms offer affordable mobile phone and internet services that are not available in many other parts of the continent.

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.

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.

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.

Does Somaliland need a telecommunication & finance framework?

Somaliland’s government needs to a develop framework for the entire sector—a sector growing at the point where telecommunication and finance meet. Despite telecoms being one of Somaliland’s largest sectors it has never led to substantial tax revenues for the government.