Nicaragua | CSIA

TELCOR stands for the Nicaraguan Telecommunications and Postal Services Regulatory Authority (Instituto Nicaragüense de Telecomunicaciones y Correos, in Spanish). It is the government body responsible for regulating, overseeing, and promoting the development of telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services in Nicaragua.

TELCOR approval refers to the regulatory authorization or certification that certain activities, services, or operations related to telecommunications or broadcasting in Nicaragua must obtain in order to be legally conducted in the country.

This includes approval for a variety of activities, such as:

Licensing of telecommunications services

Any entity seeking to operate in the telecommunications sector (such as mobile, internet, or broadcasting services) must get the necessary permits from TELCOR.

In short, TELCOR approval is crucial for businesses and individuals looking to engage in telecommunications, broadcasting, or postal activities in Nicaragua, ensuring that they comply with national laws, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Nicaragua TELCOR type approval requires acceptable CE reports.
Lead time is approximately 10-12 weeks from the time all documents have been collected.
The TELCOR issued certificate is valid indefinitely.

Radio and television broadcasting licenses

This includes the licensing of radio and TV stations, satellite services, and other broadcasting operations. They must comply with TELCOR's regulations to ensure that frequencies are allocated properly and that content meets Nicaraguan standards.

Telecommunications infrastructure

TELCOR approval is also necessary for the installation and operation of telecommunications infrastructure, such as mobile towers, fiber optic cables, and satellite dishes, among other equipment.

Regulatory compliance

Organizations or companies providing telecommunications or postal services in Nicaragua must ensure that their services comply with TELCOR's regulatory framework, which includes issues like pricing, quality of service, and technical standards.

Importation and distribution of telecom equipment

Any equipment related to telecommunications (like mobile phones, routers, satellite dishes, etc.) that is imported or sold in Nicaragua must meet TELCOR standards and may require approval.

Nicaragua TELCOR label requirements:

While TELCOR has no specific marking requirements it is recommended that you have the FCC markings on your product.

Frequencies allowed in Nicaragua

The 900 MHz band is part of the UHF radio spectrum and is primarily used for local communications.

Acuerdo Administratiovo 001-2006: Defines the technical requirements and approval process for using 900 MHz frequencies in Nicaragua.

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For a complete list of frequencies allowed by TECLOR in Nicaragua contact CSIA.

Regulatory Updates For Nicaragua

October 2024

This Thursday, October 31, 2024, the National Assembly of Nicaragua approved the “General Law on Convergent Telecommunications”, which represents a transcendental event in the development of the telecommunications sector in Nicaragua, which will allow an increase in access to telecommunications services, contribute to reducing the digital divide and facilitate the economic and social development of our country.

The approval of this Law places Nicaragua in the category of Regulatory Model called 4th Generation, by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which is aimed at promoting high-speed, quality and affordable connectivity to all users, promoting market competition, investment for deployment in various network infrastructures, the development of innovation and creativity through a dynamic experimental regulatory scheme that allows entrepreneurs to put into practice their new services and business models, as well as the efficient use of networks and public resources.

The initiative to renew the law was presented to replace the previous General Law on Telecommunications and Postal Services – Law 200, created in 1995, which, due to its limited regulatory capacity in new and complex scenarios, has been seen to be inefficient in responding to the needs of a current context of rapid and constant evolution of new technologies.

August 2023

The Instituto Nicaragüense de Telecomunicaciones y Correos (TELCOR) has successfully completed the migration process of FM operators in the 900 MHz frequency band, allocating this range to mobile services. Additionally, TELCOR has authorized the usage of low-power Short-Range Devices (SRDs) and Long-Range Devices - Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) within this band.

May 2022

El Instituto Nicaragüense de Telecomunicaciones y Correos (TELCOR) has announced that all products that are connected to public networks and that utilize the radioelectric spectrum must be homologated regardless of their output power or commercial use, which includes products operating on an output power of 50 mW or under.