“Bocra,” the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority, has announced its intention to provide official Type Approval Exemptions. This means that existing exemptions can undergo a re-application process to obtain formal exemption certificates.
It’s important to note that the re-application for official exemptions is voluntary. Meanwhile, existing exemptions will continue to remain valid.
These exemptions will be granted following the standard Type Approval Procedure.
The following equipment is not subject to approval:
- Personal computing devices such as desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and IoT devices equipped with WiFi and Bluetooth transceivers.
- Receiving equipment including FM/MW/SW radios, televisions, satellite decoders, and set-top boxes.
- Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE) embedded in vehicles, such as Bluetooth, navigation systems, remote sensors, and car keys. However, it’s essential to ensure that such RTTE operates within designated frequency bands.
- Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) terminals marked with “ITU.”
