Bolivia | CSIA

In Bolivia, ATT approval refers to the authorization or certification issued by the Autoridad de Regulación y Fiscalización de Telecomunicaciones y Transportes (ATT), which is the Authority for Regulation and Oversight of Telecommunications and Transport. The ATT is the government body responsible for regulating telecommunications, information technology, and transport sectors in Bolivia.

This approval can refer to various regulatory permissions related to telecommunications services, including the deployment of networks, the provision of internet services, mobile phone operations, or the importation of communication devices such as cell phones and other telecommunications equipment. In some cases, businesses may need ATT approval to operate legally within these industries in Bolivia.

Here are some common scenarios where ATT approval may be required:

Importation of Telecommunication Equipment

Companies or individuals importing devices like smartphones, routers, or other telecommunications equipment may need to obtain approval from the ATT to ensure these devices meet Bolivian standards for technical specifications and radio frequency use.

Service Providers

Any company offering telecommunication services, such as internet, mobile phone, or cable services, needs to be licensed by the ATT. This ensures that the services meet regulatory standards, including pricing, service quality, and consumer protection measures.

Network Operations

Companies seeking to build or operate telecommunications

infrastructure like cell towers or fiber-optic networks must obtain the relevant approvals from the ATT.

Spectrum Management

The ATT oversees the allocation of radio frequencies for wireless communications. Any entity wanting to use a particular frequency band for wireless services (e.g., cellular networks, Wi-Fi, etc.) would need ATT approval.

In summary, ATT approval is a regulatory process ensuring that telecommunications and transport activities in Bolivia comply with the national standards set by the Bolivian government, and it is necessary for companies and individuals wishing to operate in these sectors.

ATT type approval in Bolivia requires acceptable FCC or CE test reports.
User Guide in Spanish required.
Lead time is approximately 9-12 weeks from the time all documents have been collected.
The ATT certification is valid for 5 years.

Importation of Telecommunication Equipment

Companies or individuals importing devices like smartphones, routers, or other telecommunications equipment may need to obtain

approval from the ATT to ensure these devices meet Bolivian standards for technical

specifications and radio frequency use.

Service Providers

Network Operations

Companies seeking to build or operate telecommunications

infrastructure like cell towers or fiber-optic networks must obtain the relevant approvals from the ATT.

Spectrum Management

Bolivia ATT label requirements:

The Autoridad de Regulación y Fiscalización de Telecomunicaciones y Transportes (ATT) has no specific label requirements.

While there are no label requirements we strongly suggest FCC or CE logo on your product.

If your product was determined to not require approval after review by ATT in Bolivia and CSIA has obtained a "Letter of no homologation required" a copy of that letter should accompany any shipments into Bolivia.

Frequencies Allowed in Bolivia

Max radiated power permitted for a 902-928 MHz product is 10mW.

2.4 GHz

5.0 GHz

For a more detailed list of frequencies allowed in Bolivia contact CSIA.

Regulatory Updates For Bolivia

October 2024

The Bolivian government, through the Ministry of Public Works, Services and Housing (MOPSV), and with the Telecommunications and Transportation Regulation and Oversight Authority (ATT) as the executing agency, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the People's Republic of China to promote cooperation in the digital economy. This agreement seeks to promote technological infrastructure, innovation and capacity building, laying the foundations for inclusive digital development that benefits all Bolivians.

“The agreement was reached after an extensive coordination process that began in August 2023, under the direction of the Bolivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in which the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Planning, the Vice Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Public Works, Services and Housing, the Vice Ministry of Telecommunications and the ATT, among others, participated,” reported Alan Borda, head of international relations at the ATT.

December 2023

The Autoridad de Regulación y Fiscalización de Telecomunicaciones y Transportes (ATT) has published a new approval process for telecommunication equipment, superseding the previous rules.

Contact CSIA to see if this impacts your market access in Bolivia.

May 2021

Paragraph II of Article 8 of Law No. 164 establishes that the administration, assignment, authorization, control, supervision and supervision of the use of electromagnetic frequencies in telecommunications networks,
broadcasting and others in the national territory corresponds to the central level of the State through the Telecommunications and Transport Regulation and Supervision Authority, in accordance with the National Frequency Plan.
That the Sixth Transitory Provision of Law No. 164 provides that all aspects required for the
application of the aforementioned Law, shall be regulated by the Executive Branch and regulated by the Telecommunications and Transport Regulation and Supervision Authority.