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.)