In September 2018, The National Communication Authority (NCA) published the new RTTE Type Approval scheme for Somalia. All fixed wired and wireless communication equipment are now subject to certification requirements prior to being placed and sold in the country.
Devices that require approval include:
- Terminal Equipment (Mobile handsets, Tablets, PDAs, Telephone sets, IP Phones, Mobile Dongles)
- Short Range Devices (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC Readers, RFID, etc.)
- Radio Transceivers (Broadcast Equipment, Satellite Equipment, Base Stations etc.)
- Network equipment (BSCs, MSCs, PSTN Switches, Media gateways, Servers, Switches, Routers, Modems, PBX, tracking devices, etc.
No samples will be required. RTTE must be electromagnetically compatible with other equipment to which it is or will be connected to and must use the radio spectrum efficiently in order to avoid causing interference to other networks. NCA will accept RED (EMC/Radio/Safety) standards for approval.
For more information of the exact requirements of the new Type Approval requirements in Somalia, contact our compliance team.