New procedure for Type approval

The National Communication Authority (NCA) has published the new Type Approval scheme for Somalia.

The process can be summarized as follows:

• No samples will be required
• NCA accept RE-D (EMC/Radio/Safety) standards
• Local and International manufacturers can hold the Approval
• Estimated lead-time to Approval will be 30 calendar days

Equipment that requires Type Approval by NCA:

• 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.)