The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) is an government agency established as per the provisions of the Information, Communications and Media Act of Bhutan 2018. BICMA is a converged regulatory body responsible for the regulation of Information, Communications and Technology, Telecom, Media and Film sector in Bhutan.
Its main mandates are:
- provide and facilitate secure, reliable efficient, and affordable ICT and telecom services,
- manage and control access to the radio frequency spectrum, and encourage the further implementation of emerging technologies,
- implement Universal Service Projects to support rural people with Mobile Telephony,
- Licensing and enforcement of telecom services, cable TV, broadcast media, printing presses, publications, ICT facility and service,
- Support the continuous technological advancement to improve the standards of information, communications and media,
- Facilitate the establishment of an integrated, efficient and high quality ICT infrastructure in the country,
- Maintain a dynamic and progressive regulatory system to promote market development, manage competitions while protecting consumers and other users,
- Improve and monitor the choice content available in the media including news, current affairs, religious knowledge, art, culture, science, technology, social sector concerns, music, sports, drama and other subjects of public and national interest,
- Set appropriate technical standards and rules to ensure interoperability, efficient use of radio spectrum and telephone numbers.
