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Regulatory Approval
Type Approval in The Republic of Congo
ARPCE (Autorité de Régulation des Postes et des Communications Électroniques) is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing the postal and electronic communications sectors in the Republic of Congo. The ARPCE ensures that these sectors operate in compliance with national laws, standards, and regulations, promoting fair competition, protecting consumer rights, and ensuring quality service.
The ARPCE certification refers to the official recognition or authorization granted to entities, businesses, or service providers within the telecommunications and postal industries in the Republic of Congo. This certification is crucial for companies that wish to operate legally in these sectors.
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Type approval in the Republic of Congo requires 1 sample for in country functional testing.
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Requires acceptable CE reports.
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Local representative required.
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Lead time is approximately 2-3 weeks from the time all documents have been collected.
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The ARPCE issued certificate is valid for three years.
ARPCE label requirements:
While there are no specific label requirements, it is suggested that you follow FCC or CE Mark requirements.
Frequencies allowed in The Republic of Congo
Power Limit Transmit Power. 2.4GHz. 2400 – 2483.5 MHz 2.4EIRP. 5GHz. 5150-5250 MHz. 5.1EIRP. 5250-5350 MHz. 5.2EIRP. 5470-5725 MHz. 5.4EIRP.
For more details on frequencies allowed in the Republic of Congo, contact CSIA.
Regulatory Updates For The Republic of Congo
January 2019
The regulatory agency in Congo, Agence De Regulation des Postes et des Communications Electroniques (ARPCE), has added electronic communications terminal equipment to the list of products that fall under mandatory approval prior to import.