To create a pro-consumer and pro-business infocomm environment, IDA formulates infocomm-related policies, standards, codes of practice and advisory guidelines aimed at leveling the playing field for infocomm service providers and empowering consumers and businesses with more choices.

IDA plays an active role in developing Singapore’s pool of globally-competitive infocomm talent and an infocomm-savvy workforce. We are also focused on driving consumer education initiatives, ensuring digital inclusion and supporting the effective use of infocomm in community outreach efforts.

Overview

IDA drives the growth, competitiveness and innovation of Singapore’s infocomm industry by nurturing local infocomm enterprises and supporting them in their internationalisation efforts. We also seek to inject greater vibrancy into the infocomm ecosystem by attracting world-class global infocomm MNCs and startups to hub in Singapore.

Guidelines on Licensing Schemes

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Guidelines for Submission of Application for Facilities-Based Operator Licence (wef 1 April 2000) 8 March 2013
Guidelines for Submission of Application for Services-Based Operator Licence (wef 1 April 2000) 28 January 2013
Guidelines to Application of VSAT Licence for Corporate Communications 28 January 2013
Terms and Conditions for Technical Trials 28 January 2013
Terms and Conditions for Market Trials Licence Template for Market Trials 28 January 2013
Guidelines to Application of Satellite Uplink/Downlink Licence for Broadcasting Purposes 28 January 2013
Guidelines to Application of Satellite Downlink only Licence 28 January 2013
Guidelines for Notification to Telecommunication System Licensees of Commencement and Performance of Earthworks 28 January 2013
Guidelines for Radio-communication Station License
Amateur Station Licence (including Temporary Operation of Amateur Station by Visiting Amateurs) Amateur Handbook Registration for Radio Amateur Examination 28 January 2013
Aircraft Station Licence 28 January 2013
Experimental Station Licence 28 January 2013
Satellite Communication Station Licence 28 January 2013
Ship Station Licence 28 January 2013
Special Purpose Station Licence 28 January 2013
General Radio-communication Station Licence 28 January 2013
General Radio-communication Station Licence (Broadcast Station) 28 January 2013
General Radio-communication Station Licence (Terrestrial Microwave) 28 January 2013
Localised Radio-communication Station Licence 28 January 2013
Network Licence 28 January 2013
Network Licence (Localised Private Network) 28 January 2013
Network Licence (Localised Private Network - Multi-Channel Radio-communication) 28 January 2013
Temporary or Occasional Use of Radio Frequencies 28 January 2013
Guidelines for Telecommunication Cable Detection Work, Telecommunication Dealers and Telecommunication Wiring License
Telecommunication Cable Detection Workers Licence 28 January 2013
Telecommunication Dealers Licence ^New 28 January 2013
Telecommunication Internal Wiring Licence 28 January 2013
Guidelines for Postal Licences
Postal Services Operator Licence Application Guidelines Template for Postal Services Operator Licence 28 January 2013
List of Postal Services Operators 25 February 2009
Impression, Stamp and Identifier Mark Design Guidelines for Postal Services Operator 28 August 2007
Express Letter Services (Class) Licence 28 January 2013
Advisory Guidelines
Guidelines for performing telecommunication cable detection work 28 January 2013
Advisory Guidelines for Prepaid International Calling Card Services (for voluntary adoption) March 2003
GIRO Application Form
GIRO Application Form