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Uruguay

Uruguay URSEC label requirements:

URSEC has no specific label/marking requirements. It is recommended maintaining FCC or CE standards.

June 2023

The Ministerio de Industria, Energía y Minería (MIEM) has approved the terms and conditions on the assignment of frequencies in the 3.5 GHz band and the Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones (URSEC) has published the call for interested stakeholders to participate in the auction.

April 2022

Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones (URSEC) of Uruguay published Resolución No. 275/021, which enables local consumers to directly import certain devices operating in the 2.4 GHz and/or the 5725-5850 MHz frequency bands within the family of 802.11 (Wi-Fi) and 802.15 (Bluetooth) standards to enter Uruguay through courier services without prior intervention of URSEC. This Resolution was issued to facilitate purchases of Uruguayan consumers and to improve URSEC’s response time to homologation applications. National and foreign manufacturers are not impacted, and they must still complete the same homologation process that was in place prior to the Resolution.

Type Approval in Uruguay

Uruguay has two different regulatory bodies for type approval of telecom products.

URSEC (Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones) is in charge of type approvals for wireless products such as WIFI, Bluetooth, Cellular, etc.

ANTEL (Administración Nacional de Telecomunicaciones) is in charge of type approvals for hard wired telecom equipment such as PSTN devices.

URSEC approval in Uruguay refers to the authorization or certification granted by URSEC (Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicación), which is the regulatory body for communication services in Uruguay. URSEC is responsible for overseeing telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services in the country.

When we talk about URSEC approval, it usually refers to the certification or compliance that a company, product, or service must meet to be legally operational in Uruguay’s telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. This can include a variety of areas such as:

Radio and TV broadcasting licenses: Companies seeking to operate radio stations,

television stations, or other broadcasting services must obtain URSEC approval.

Telecommunications services: Any operator offering telecommunications services

(mobile, internet, landline, etc.) in Uruguay needs URSEC’s approval, which could

involve meeting technical standards, customer protection regulations, and more.

Equipment certification: URSEC is also involved in certifying telecommunication

equipment (such as mobile phones, routers, and other devices) to ensure they comply

with national standards, especially with regard to frequency use and safety.

Spectrum management: URSEC manages the radio spectrum in Uruguay, so any entity

wishing to use wireless spectrum (for cellular networks, radio frequencies, etc.) needs approval from URSEC.

ANTEL approval refers to the authorization or regulatory approval granted by ANTEL (Administración Nacional de Telecomunicaciones), the national telecommunications company of Uruguay. ANTEL is responsible for overseeing and regulating telecommunication services in the country, including internet, phone, and television services, as well as the installation and operation of telecommunications infrastructure.

ANTEL approval could apply to various contexts, such as:

Telecommunications Equipment: If a company or individual is looking to import, sell, or operate certain telecommunication devices or technologies (like phones, routers, or satellite equipment), they may need approval from ANTEL to ensure the equipment complies with national regulations and standards.

Telecommunications Services: Businesses or entities looking to offer telecommunications services (e.g., mobile, internet, or broadband services) in Uruguay may need to obtain approval from ANTEL to ensure their services meet the regulatory requirements set by the government.

Infrastructure Projects: If a company wants to build or install telecommunications infrastructure (like cell towers or fiber-optic networks), ANTEL approval may be necessary to ensure these projects comply with national standards for quality, safety, and coordination with existing networks.

Licensing and Spectrum Allocation: ANTEL is also involved in managing the allocation of the radio spectrum for mobile telecommunications, so companies wishing to operate in specific frequency bands might require ANTEL's approval for licensing.

For products that do not require approval in Uruguay, regulatory agencies will provide a No Homologation letter to avoid any issues with customs.

Type approval in Uruguay requires acceptable FCC reports or CE R&TTE test reports.
Lead time is approximately 2 weeks from the time all documents have been collected.
The URSEC certificate is valid for 15 years.
The ANTEL certificate is valid indefinitely.

Uruguay Regulatory Approval Overview

Regulatory Updates for Uruguay

Uruguay ANTEL label requirements:

ANTEL has no specific label/marking requirements. It is recommended maintaining FCC or CE standards.

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.

Contact one of our friendly associates today, they are happy to assist you!

CSIA also offers FCC Certifications, CE Certifications, ISED Canada.

Contact CSIA at (503) 482 9289 or quotes@csiassoc.com

Uruguay is located in South (Latin) America.

The current population as of 2024 is 3,385,885.

Spanish is the official language of Uruguay.

Frequencies allowed in Uruguay:

433MHz.
27 MHz
6.25 MHz
10.65 MHz
8.2 KHz
13.2 KHz
303 MHz
7Khz
10KHz

915 - 928 MHz - ERP
- for wireless (domestic) phones Max 100mW
- for RFID Max 1W
- for transmission of information in general Max. 4W.

2.4 GHz in channels 1-13.

5.1 - 5,3 GHz

5.4 - 5,7 GHz

5.8 GHz

Contact CSIA for a more detailed list of frequencies allowed in Uruguay.