{"id":242,"date":"2015-06-11T05:04:13","date_gmt":"2015-06-11T05:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/bicmanew\/?page_id=242"},"modified":"2026-05-07T15:41:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:41:27","slug":"rules-and-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/?page_id=242","title":{"rendered":"Rules and Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>(Rules\/Procedure\/Code of\u00a0Practice\/Guidelines)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Printing<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Rules_and_Regulations_for_Printing_Press_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Regulations for Printing Press (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Publication<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rules-and-Regulations-for-Publication.pdf\">Rules and Regulations for Publication (2022)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Guidelines_for_preparation_of_DPR_Publication_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for the Preparation of Detail Project Report (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CODE-OF-ETHICS-FOR-JOURNALISTS-2025.pdf\">Code of Ethics for Journalists (2025)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h4><strong>Cable Television<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Rules_and_Regulations_on_CATV_Service_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules for the Operation of Cable TV Service (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Rules_and_Regulations_on_Sharing_Electrical_Poles_for_CaTV_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Regulations on Sharing of Electrical Poles by Cable TV Operators (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Terms_and_Conditions_Rural_TV_Networking_Permit_2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms and Conditions for the Rural TV Networking Permit (2012)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Standards_for_Operation_of_Digital_CATV_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standards for Operation of the Digital Cable TV Broadcasting System (2018)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Licence_Terms_and_Conditions_for_Cable_TV_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Licence Terms and Conditions for the Operation of Commercial Cable TV (2020)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Radio Communication<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Frequency_Band_Plan_for_850MHz_2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frequency Band Plan for 850 MHZ in Bhutan (2012)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Frequency_Band_Plan_for_WIMAX_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frequency Band Plan for WiMax in Bhutan (2013)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/700MHz_Frequency_Band_Plan_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">700MHz Frequency Band Plan for Bhutan (2015)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/bicmanew\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/2.6GHz_Frequency_Band_Plan_2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2.6GHz Frequency Band Plan for Bhutan (2016)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Guidelines_for_Operation_of_ISM_Frequency_Band_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Operation of ISM Frequency Band (2017)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Guideline_for_Spot_Frequency_Licence_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guideline for allocation of Spot Frequency Licence (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Guidelines_for_use_of_Satellite_Phones_in_Bhutan_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for use of Satellite Phones in Bhutan (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Frequency_Channel_Plan_in_Microwave_Band_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frequency Channel Plan for fixed Radio System in Microwave Band (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Regulatory_Framework_5G_Deployment_in_Bhutan_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulatory framework for 5G deployment in Bhutan (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/National_Radio_Rules_and_Regulations_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Radio Rules and Regulations (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/National_Radio_Frequency_Allocation_Plan_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Radio Frequency Allocation Plan (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/3.5GHz_Frequency_Band_Plan_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3.5 GHz Frequency Band Plan for Bhutan (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3.5-GHz-Frequency-Band-Plan-for-Bhutan-2022.pdf\">2.3 GHz Frequency Band Plan for Bhutan (2022)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/26-GHz-Frequency-Band-Plan-for-Bhutan-2024_1_11zon.pdf\">26 GHz Frequency Band Plan for Bhutan (2024)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4><strong>Community\/Campus\/Commercial Radio<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Guidelines_for_Establishing_Community_Radio_2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for establishing Community or\/and Campus FM Radio in Bhutan (2016)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Licence_Terms_and_Conditions_Community_Radio_2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Licence Terms and Conditions for Community or\/and Campus Radio Station (2016)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Application_Guidelines_for_Establishing_FM_Radio_Station_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Guidelines for establishing FM Commercial Radio Station (2017)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Rules_and_Regulations_Governing_Community_and_Campus_Radio_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Regulations Governing Community and Campus Radio (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>ICT Facility and Service<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Rules_and_Regulations_for_Licensing_and_Operation_of_ISP_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Regulations for Licensing and Operation of ISP in Bhutan (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Standards_for_Establishment_of_Telecommunication_Towers_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standards for the Establishment of the Telecommunication Towers (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Tariff_Implementation_Monitoring_Strategy_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tariff Implementation Monitoring Strategy on Fixed internet and Mobile Services (2020)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Rules_and_Regulations_on_ICT_Facilities_and_Services_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules on the Provision of ICT Facilities and ICT Services (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Guidelines_for_obtaining_ICT_Facilities_and_Service_Licence_2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Guidelines for obtaining ICT Facilities-Based\u00a0and Service-Based Licence (2012)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Telecommunication-Tariff-Second-Amendment-Order-2024.pdf\">Telecommunication Tariff ( Second Amendment) Order, 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Tariff_Order_2009.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Telecommunication Tariff Order (2009)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Tariff_Order_First_Amendment_2009.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Telecommunication Tariff (First Amendment) Order (2009)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Rules_and_Regulations_on_ICT_Infrastructure_Sharing_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Regulations on ICT Infrastructure Sharing (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Rules_and_Regulations_on_ICT_Type_Approval_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Regulations on ICT Type Approval (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Procedure_for_Establishing_International_Gateways_2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Procedure for Establishing International Gateways (2016)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Consumer_Protection_Code_for_ICT_and_Media_Services_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consumer Protection Code for ICT and Media Services (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Rules_and_Regulations_on_Accounting_Separations_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Regulations on Accounting Separations (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Rules_and_Regulations_for_Licensing_and_Operation_of_MSO_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Regulations for Licensing and Operation of MSO (2020)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Guidelines-for-Licensing-of-OTT-services-.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Guidelines for Licensing of OTT service<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Standards-for-Fixed-and-Mobile-Broadband.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Standards for Fixed and Mobile Broadband Quality of Services<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Code-of-Practice-for-Information-Security-Cybersecurity-and-privacy-Protection-for-ICT-Service-Providers-1.pdf\">Code of Practice for Information Security Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection for ICT Service Providers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Universal Service Fund<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Rules_and_Regulations_on_Universal_Service_Fund_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Regulations on Universal Service Fund (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>National Numbering Plan<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/National_Numbering_Plan_2018.pdf\">National_Numbering_Plan_2018<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Guidelines_on_Signalling_Point_Code_Numbering_Plan_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines on Signalling Point Code Numbering Plan (2020)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mobile-NetworkSIM-based-IoT-Numbering-Plan-of-Bhutan.pdf\">Mobile Network(SIM) based IoT Numbering Plan of Bhutan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Code of Practice for SMS and Registration of SIM Card<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Code_of_Practice_for_SMS_CB_Service_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Code of Practice for Short Message Service-Cell Broadcast (SMS-CB) Service (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Code_of_Practice_on_Registration_of_SIM_Card_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Code of Practice on Registration of SIM Card (2019)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Procedure for Complain Handling<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/data\/publications\/rules-regulations-guidelines\/Procedure_for_Complain_Handling.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flowchart (2021)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Film<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Bhutan-Filming-Regulation-2025.pdf\">Bhutan Filming Regulation 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rules-Governing-Examination-and-Certification-of-Films-2025.pdf\">Rules Governing Examination and Certification of Films 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Content<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicma.gov.bt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rules_and_Regulations_on_Content_2019.pdf\">Rules and Regulations on Content 2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Rules\/Procedure\/Code of\u00a0Practice\/Guidelines) Printing Rules and Regulations for Printing Press (2019) Publication Rules and Regulations for Publication (2022) Guidelines for the Preparation of Detail Project Report (2021) Code of Ethics for Journalists (2025) Cable 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