Individual License

Overview
An Individual License authorizes the ownership or operation of specified communications networks and the provision of communications services in Kiribati. These licenses may be issued for up to 20 years and can be renewed.

Eligibility
To apply for an Individual License, you must be:

A company incorporated under the Companies Ordinance of Kiribati, or a foreign company registered in Kiribati
A society registered under the Cooperative Societies Ordinance
A natural person over the age of 18
A Kiribati government agency or statutory body

Application Process

1. Preparation

Review eligibility requirements and license terms and conditions
Prepare required documentation, including:
Business plan
Technical plans/network design
Financial statements
Management team qualifications
Organizational structure

2. Application Submission

Download the application form from the CCK this website or complete the online application
Complete all required fields
Attach all necessary supporting documents
Include a valid email and phone contact for communications
Submit your application to CCK via email or online portal

3. Fee Payment
   Pay the non-refundable application fee
   Applications are only processed after payment is received
   Payment methods:

4. Evaluation Process
   The Commission evaluates applications on a case-by-case basis, considering:
   Organizational structure and management team qualifications
   Financial strength
   Business plan viability
   Technical plans and implementation capability
   CCK may request additional information or clarification during this process.

5. Decision Timeline
   The Commission will approve or reject an application within 45 days of receiving the completed application
   If approved, the license will be issued within 30 days
   If rejected, the Commission will provide detailed reasons

License Conditions
Licensees must comply with general license terms and conditions in Schedule 4 of the Communications Act
The Commission may impose special terms and conditions for specific service types
Licensees providing services to Outer Islands may be eligible for subsidies through the Universal Access Fund

Fee Schedule
Application Fees (one-time)
These vary by license type, ranging from $50 to $250, and are non-refundable.

Annual Fees
These vary by license type. See the key categories below:

Apparatus License Fees

Aeronautical
Aeronautical Base Station: $50 application fee, $200 annual fee
Aeronautical Mobile Station: $50 application fee, $100 annual fee
Aeronautical Radio navigation: $50 application fee, $200 annual fee
Aircraft Station Passenger: $50 application fee, $200/aircraft annual fee
Aircraft non passenger: $50 application fee, $150/aircraft annual fee

Amateur
Novice: $10 application fee, $40 annual fee
Full Amateur: $50 application fee, $100 annual fee
Amateur Group 2-5: $50 application fee, $200 annual fee
Amateur Group 6 or more: $50 application fee, $400 annual fee
Amateur Beacon or repeater: $50 application fee, $100 annual fee

Broadcast Radio
Studio to Transmitter link for Radio: $200 annual fee
FM Repeater: $50 application fee, $100 annual fee
Radio FM Station less than 500 watts: $50 application fee, $500 annual fee
Radio FM Station 500 watts or above: $50 application fee, $1000 annual fee
Radio AM Station: $50 application fee, $1000 annual fee

Broadcast TV Fees
Studio to Transmitter link for TV: $200 annual fee
TV Repeater: $50 application fee, $100 annual fee
TV Station 1 kw or more: $50 application fee, $1000 annual fee

Fixed Services Fees
HF/VHF/UHF Base Station: $50 application fee, $200 annual fee
Land/Marine Mobile Fees
Land/Marine mobile station (HF/VHF/UHF): $50 application fee, $100 annual fee
VHF land/Marine Mobile Station—Fishing Use only: $100 annual fee
Tourist Land Mobile station (1 Base, 1-5 handhelds): $50 application fee, $500 annual fee
Tourist Land mobile Station (1-3 base, up to 10 handhelds): $50 application fee, $800 annual fee
Tourist Land Mobile Station (Unlimited bases, 11 or more handhelds): $50 application fee, $1200 annual fee
VHF/UHF Repeater: $50 application fee, $100 annual fee

Satellite Service Fees
Downrange earth Station: $250 application fee, $5000 annual fee
Receive only earth Station (not applicable to residential TVRO installations): $250 application fee, $2500 annual fee
Satellite dish equal or less than 2 meters: $50 application fee, $250 annual fee
Satellite dish greater than 2 meters up to 8 meters: $50 application fee, $4000 annual fee
Satellite dish larger than 8 meters: $50 application fee, $5000 annual fee
Outer island based Commercial, Hotel, Religious, Community Installations regardless of dish size: $50 application fee, $250 annual fee
Educational Institutions and Council Outer Island regardless of dish size: $50 application fee, $250 annual fee
Hotels in Urban area regardless of dish size: $50 application fee, $500 annual fee
Starlink (Commercial - Business): $200 annual fee
Starlink (Commercial - Residential): $100 annual fee
Starlink (non-commercial): $50 annual fee
Mobile Satellite earth Station: $200 application fee, $3000 annual fee
INMARSAT Station (LMES): $150 application fee, $300 annual fee
Metrological Aids Station (SM): $50 application fee, $100 annual fee
Satellite mobile handheld iridium system: $50 application fee, $100 annual fee

Ship Station Fees
Maritime Radio navigation / location: $50 application fee, $50 annual fee
Class B (Lagoon Voyage): $50 application fee, $150 annual fee
Class C (Near Coastal): $50 application fee, $300 annual fee
Class D (Foreign Going): $50 application fee, $500 annual fee
Coastal Station: $50 application fee, $400 annual fee