To apply for radio amateur licence in Burundi, you have to contact "Agence de Régulation et de Contrôle des Télécommunications" ARCT (Regulation and Control Authority for Telecommunication).
ARCT
BP 6702 BUJUMBURA
Tel + 257 22 21 0276
Fax + 257 22 24 2832
The licence fee is fixed by law. The last edition is from 2008 and the fee is calculated as follow:
300$ for the first request as administrative cost
5$ for each radio
300$ for one year. proportional reduction apply for shorter stay.
So for one month, you will be requested to pay 300+5+25= 330$ !
As it's fixed by the law, no discussion is possible. What in fact a very positive point is, in a country claiming zero tolerance to corruption. I introduced a file with examples of other country around to demonstrate that it is far above the normal price radio amateur expect to pay for their hobby. I was very well receive by the financial director. She promises me that when the law about licencing fee will be reviewed, they will take my information into account.
I would encourage future activators to take contact with ARCT, and not just pay for the licence but explain what we are doing and that radio amateur activity is not commercial but essential to the promotion of countries and technology development.
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