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Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority: A Key Player in the Country’s Telecommunications Sector

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) plays a vital role in promoting competition, protecting consumers, and developing the telecommunications sector.

Key Functions

• Licensing and regulating communications service providers
• Promoting competition and protecting consumers
• Developing and implementing policies and regulations for the communications sector
• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with communications laws and regulations
• Resolving disputes between communications service providers and consumers

Board of Directors

The TCRA is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the President of Tanzania. The Board sets the strategic direction of the Authority and oversees its operations.

Regional Offices

TCRA has several regional offices located throughout Tanzania, providing services to communications service providers and consumers in their respective regions.

International Membership

• Member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
• Member of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU)
• Member of the East African Communications Regulatory Authority (EACA)

Challenges

• Rapid growth in the communications sector
• Need to keep up with latest technological developments
• Regulating online content and social media platforms

Impact

TCRA has played a key role in promoting competition and innovation in the communications sector, leading to:

• Increased competition and lower prices for consumers
• Implementation of initiatives to promote broadband internet development in Tanzania

Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation: Regulating the Maritime Sector

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Benefits

• Improved safety and security in ports and waters
• Enhanced efficiency of port and maritime trade activities
• Increased compliance with international maritime standards
• Increased competitiveness of the Tanzanian maritime sector
• Reduced shipping costs for businesses and consumers

Contact Information

TCRA

• Mawasiliano Towers, 20 Sam Nujoma Road, Dar es Salaam
• Phone: +255 22 2199760-9
• Email: barua@tcra.go.tz
• Website: https://www.tcra.go.tz/

TASAC

• PSSSF Tower Building, 8th Floor, Plot No. 20/21, Garden Avenue/Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam
• Phone: +255 22 2127314
• Fax: +255 22 2127313
• Email: barua@tcra.go.tz
• Website: https://www.tasac.go.tz/

For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories, please see the following links: Government Contact List and Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List.