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
Bolivia Regulatory Approval Overview
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.
Type approval in Bolivia
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.
Bolivia
Regulatory Updates for Bolivia
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.
For Information on FCC Certifications, CE Mark or International Approvals
Contact CSIA: (503) 482 9289 or e-mail us at quotes@csiassoc.com
Bolivia is located in South (Latin) America.
The current population as of 2024 is 12,475,229.
Spanish is the most widely spoken as a first language (70% of the population), followed by Quechua (18%) and Aymara (11%).
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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.