Technical Standards & Network Integrity Department

1. One hard copy of duly signed and completed Type Approval form. Note that the form can be downloaded from the Commission's website.
2. One (1) sample of the equipment (Notebooks, tablets and mobile phones only). Sample of other devices can be requested from applicant if and when necessary and all samples retained by the Commission.
3. Pictures of equipment and labels. 
4. Two soft copies (on CD/Flash drive) containing the following documents;
   1. Equipment test report
   2. Technical Construction files
   3. Technical specifications and operational manuals of the equipment
   4. Equipment declaration of conformity (DoC) Document
   5. For Radio equipment operating on the 5GHz Frequency band
   6. A declaration of conformity to the Regulatory Guidelines for Deployment of Broadband Services on 5.2-5.9 GHz id required. See the NCC website for the Regulatory Guideline for the Deployment of Broadband Services on 5.2-5.9 GHz.
   7. Payment and submission of N1,000 application fee
   8. Type approval application form duly signed
   9. Letter of Authority (LoA) from third party (the Principal), where applicable
   10. Cover letter on company letter head duly  signed and addressed to:
       The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO,
       Nigerian Communications Commission,
       Plot 423, Aguiyi Ironsi Street,
       Maitama, Abuja.

1. Note that the invoice is sent to the applicant after the application has been approved. 
2. If a device falls into multiple equipment categories, the equipment class corresponding to higher billing class applies.
3. Type approval fee for equipment variants is 20% of the fee that applies to the family/series of that equipment.
4. Administrative fees are 5% of Type Approval fee
5. VAT is 7.5% of Type Approval fee
6. Application fee is ₦1,000.00 or $6.52. Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
7. Depending on equipment specification, the type approval fee maybe as high as ₦3,000,000.00.
8. Notwithstanding item (g) above, administrative procedure (if applicable) i.e. Foreign verification exercise, for example, may lead to a different cumulative type approval fee.

In addition to the Conditions/Requirements in 1A  above. Additional test reports are required here.

Test reports should be in the following areas, but not limited to the list below:

1. EN 301 511 – Harmonized standard for mobile stations in the GSM 900 and GSM 1800 bands.
2. EN 300 328 – Harmonized standard for data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4GHz ISM band.
3. EN 301 489-01 – Electromagnetic Compatibility standard for radio equipment and services.
4. EN 301 489-07 – Specific (EMC) conditions for mobile radio, GSM 900/1800 Bands
5. EN 301 489-17 – Specific (EMC) conditions for Broadband Data Transmission Systems
6. EN 60950-1 Safety of information technology equipment
7. EN 50360 – Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of mobile phones with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (300MHz to 3GHz)
8. EN 62311 – Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0Hz to 300MHz) 1999/519/EC – Council recommendation on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0Hz to 300GHz)etc.

In addition to the Conditions/Requirements in 1A  above. Additional test reports are required here.

Test reports should be but not limited in the following areas:

1. EN 302 326-1,2,3
2. EN 301 489-4 V1.4.1:2009
3. EN 55022:2006+A1:2007
4. EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
5. EN 61000-3-3:2008
6. EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010

1. Applications to the Commission shall be accompanied by the following documents:
   1. A Site Plan showing the location of the proposed structure in relation to adjoining structures.
   2. Evidence of ownership of the property on which the structure is to be installed or a written consent of the owner.
   3. The geographical coordinates of the proposed location of the structure and that of the nearest airport, heliport or helipad or in the alternative, a permit issued by the NAMA for the erection of the structure in the proposed location.
   4. A Design of the structure showing its effective height, foundation, guys (where used), members, ladders, rest and work platforms, earthing, lightning protection and aviation lighting.
   5. Detailed information on the software package used in the design to enable easy verification of the fidelity of the design of the structure.
2. The applicant shall notify the Commission on the completion of each site after which the Commission shall carry out an inspection of the completed site.
3. The applicant shall be required to issue the Commission with a Certificate of Declaration of Conformity of the BTS that is in compliance with the Guidelines and carry out remedial action for the sites that are not in compliance and resubmit after remedial action have been effected and completed.

1. Any company that applies for a mast or tower certification/licences shall satisfy the Commission that it has:
   1. Enough capital equipment to enable it deliver safe and quality fabrication.
   2. In its employment, qualified and licensed fabricators.
   3. A good Workmen's Compensation Insurance Policy from a reputable insurance company.
   4. A good third party Accident Insurance Policy.
   5. A viable Health, Safety and Environment policy.
2. The capital equipment referred to in a(i) above shall include:
   1. Packer;
   2. Excavators; 
   3. Bull Dozer;
   4. Forklift; 
   5. Long Boom Arm Crane
   6. Concrete Vibrator and Poker
3. All checking visits and maintenance interventions shall be done by employees with special qualification in telecom tower manufacture or maintenance.
4. The minimum educational qualification for employees in mast and tower fabrication, erection and maintenance shall be as follows:
   1. A Certificate obtained on completion of a four year training programme in welding and machining from an accredited Technical College.
   2. A City and Guilds Final Certificate. Installers whose employees meet the above requirements will be eligible for the grant of a certification/licence by the Commission.
5. The applicant shall be required to submit declaration of Conformity Certificate of the sites after site inspection have been conducted by the Commission.

National Numbering Resource Allocation Requirements/ Conditions:

1. Eligibility by operating licence conditions of the applicant, i.e. it must be clearly stated in the licence conditions of applicant that such licensee is eligible for NNP allocation.
   
   Duly completed National Numbering Plan Form STDS/02 downloadable from the Commission's website, submitted in duplicate form, alongside the requirements stipulated on the Form, which includes a copy of receipt of payment for the Application Form.
2. Evidence of Type Approval of equipment to be deployed (new applicant) or already deployed.
3. 5-year forecast plan for the utilization of numbers.
4. Utilization plan of previously allocated number range.
5. Up to date with all the regulatory obligations with the Commission, which also includes payment of all outstanding fees, etc.
6. Not under the Commission's sanctions.

New Application Fees Schedules:

1. Access Code fee for geographic numbers (i.e. 10,000 lines) = ₦100,000:00
2. Mobile Access Code fee (i.e. 10,000,000 lines) = ₦50,000,000:00
3. Fee per new number (either fixed of mobile) = ₦50.00
4. Admin Charge = 5% of the sum values of (i); (ii) and (iii).

Annual Renewal Fees schedule:

1. Geographic numbers Access Code fee (i.e. 10,000 lines) = ₦20,000.00
2. Mobile Access Code fee (i.e. 10,000,000 lines) = ₦10,000,000.00
3. Fee per number (either fixed of mobile) = ₦20.00
4. Admin Charge = 5% of the sum values of (i); (ii) and (iii).

1. Photocopy of the applicant's Value Added Service (VAS) licence/Offer Letter & Receipt of Payment issued by the Commission or CBN Licence for Mobile Payment Operators MPO's.
2. Comprehensive List of Telecommunication Equipment associated with the service (Names, Model and Manufacturer) together with an evidence of Type Approval from the Commission.
3. Network Architecture (showing how you intend to Connect with the Network Operators).
4. Utilization plan of previously allocated short code range if any (Any service provider applying for short code range expansion must supply this information).
5. Licensees are to submit to the Commission duly completed short code application Form STDS/003 along with relevant documents as specified in the form to support their application.
6. The short code application Form STDS/003 is available for download from the Commission's website www.ncc.gov.ng under the Technical Standards section of the Website
   i.e. Technology Regulation ⇒ Technical Standards ⇒ Application Forms
7. Provide detailed explanation of the services intended to provide.
8. Payment of eleven thousand Naira (₦11,000.00) only for application form and processing fee via Remita payment platform. Present the Remita obtain NCC receipt at the nearest office to obtain an official receipt. Attached the copy of the NCC receipt of payment to your application.
9. Any other Additional Documents (MoU etc.) to support your application.
10. Currently there is no charge on short code.