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Regulatory Approval
Type Approval in Bhutan
BICMA (Bhutan Information, Communications, and Media Authority) certification in Bhutan refers to a regulatory framework established by the government of Bhutan to ensure quality, safety, and compliance within various sectors, particularly in the fields of telecommunications, broadcasting, and information technology. BICMA is responsible for overseeing and regulating the standards for services, equipment, and content in Bhutan's communication industry.
Key Aspects of BICMA Certification:
Telecommunications and Broadcasting Equipment
Service Providers
BICMA certifies the communication equipment used in Bhutan to ensure they meet safety, performance, and regulatory standards. This includes mobile phones, routers, and other telecommunication devices.
Companies offering telecommunications, broadcasting, and internet services in Bhutan must be certified by BICMA to operate legally within the country. This includes the approval of licenses and permissions for service provision.
Content Regulation
Quality Control
BICMA plays a role in monitoring media content, ensuring that it
aligns with Bhutan’s cultural values and legal standards, including guidelines on broadcasting, advertising, and online content.
BICMA certification helps maintain a standard of quality in both the infrastructure and services offered by communication and media companies, ensuring consumers have access to reliable and efficient services.
Compliance with National Policies
BICMA ensures that all communication and media-related businesses follow the policies laid out by the Bhutanese government for promoting technological development, national security, and societal welfare.
Overall, BICMA certification plays a crucial role in regulating the communications and media sectors in Bhutan, ensuring their growth and aligning them with the country’s values and laws.
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Type approval in Bhutan requires acceptable CE test reports.
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Requires clients local importer information and assistance.
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Lead time is approximately 2-4 weeks from the time all documents have been collected.
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Certificate is valid indefinitely.
BICMA label requirements:
Every certificate holder shall affix a paper seal on the product with the phrase “Type Approved by BICMA” as prescribed below:
Frequencies allowed in Bhutan
900 MHz with a peak power above 750 kW with relaxed spurious emission limits.
The available spectrum in 2.3GHz (band 40) is considered suitable for deploying the 4G LTE in Bhutan.
For a more detailed list of frequencies allowed, contact CSIA.
Regulatory Updates For Bhutan
March 2024
Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) announced the 26GHz Frequency Band Plan for Bhutan (2024). This plan is designed to address the growing demand for mobile broadband services and improve the overall quality of service (QoS) experienced by subscribers.
October 2019
The InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) of Bhutan has released an updated type approval regulation. This change includes slight changes to the requirements and supersedes previous rules dated back to 2016.