New procedure for Type approval

Somalia
Somalia
, 2018-10-25

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.)