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Type Approval in Chile

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January 2023

SUBTEL of Chile took a decision to revise Resolution 1985 on technical regulation for Short-Range Devices (SRDs) and issued Resolution 2844 that modified technical regulation for SRDs. The document became effective from September 14, 2022.

November 2022

Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL) announced an update regarding the processing of type approval applications for Wi-Fi 6E products leveraging the 6 GHz band. Applications submitted before September 14, 2022 using the complete 5925‑7125 MHz band will be rejected. If the application has not yet been reviewed by a SUBTEL engineer, it is possible to submit new test reports including only the allowed 5925-6425 MHz range. All applications that were previously approved in the full 5925‑7125 MHz band must be re-submitted using new technical documentation including test reports limited to the 5925‑6425 MHz range.

October 2022

Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL) in Chile has published the new Resolución 2844 Exenta, which revises Resolución 1985 Exenta (2017), the Technical Regulation for Short Range Devices.

In the new Resolución 2844 Exenta SUBTEL adjusted the frequency bands of Wi-Fi 6 technology. Here is an overview of the updates to Resolución 1985 Exenta:

Article 1 - Item H - 2.4 GHz has been removed for Medical Appliances, which are now covered by Item J.1 (Max EIRP 1 W)
Article 1 - Item I - “Conducted power of 10 mW, and antennas with maximum gain of 40 dB” is replaced by “Max EIRP limit 50 dBm”
Article 1 - Item J.1 - Where it previously said “that operates in the frequency band of 5925-7125 MHz” it now says “that operates in the frequency band of 5925-6425 MHz”

February 2022

Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL) of Chile announced the opening of a 5G network for mobile technologies in the country on December 16, 2021

October 2021

5G preperations begin in Chile.

Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL) in Chile has updated their SAE/Multiband/SIM Lock labeling requirements to prepare for the launch of 5G devices. SUBTEL requires providers of 5G devices to add a label describing the compatibility with the bands of different companies. This step is part of the process to formally open 5G operation in Chile. These providers must also make their service plans available to customers.

October 2018

Chile’s regulatory authority, Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL), modified its regulations for WLAN and BT to allow up to 1 W maximum power output, a significant increase from the prior 150 mW allowance.

Additional changes are as follows:

Band 5725-5850 MHz now has the same value for outdoor and indoor devices at 1 W; previously, the outdoor operation had to be 50 mW.

Band 5150-5250 MHz is still restricted to indoor only, but now the limit is 200 mW instead of 150 mW.

Is country specific certification required or is CE/FCC approval sufficient?

Country specific certification required

What is the lead time to obtain type approval?

4-6 weeks

Are there any marking or logo requirements?

No

Is in country testing required or can we leverage existing FCC or CE test reports?

We can leverage your FCC test reports as part of the application process.

What are the types of equipment that would require approval in this country?

Most products using telecom technology such as WIFI, Bluetooth, cellular and satellite.

Do I need an in country local representative or local certificate holder?

A local certificate holder is required. There is a process to have the certificate issued in the name

of a foreign manufacturer. Contact CSIA for more details.

Regulatory Updates for Chile

For Information on FCC, CE Mark or International Approvals

Contact CSIA: (503) 482 9289 or e-mail us at quotes@csiassoc.com

CSIA can provide supporting services should your company not be able to meet country specific requirements such as a local representative,

local certificate holder, translating documents into the native language, etc.

CSIA also offers FCC Certifications, CE Certifications, ISED Canada and International Approvals.