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Regulatory Updates for Guinea Equatorial
Guinea Equatorial is located in West Africa.
The current population as of 2024 is 1,909,793.
Spanish, French and Portuguese are all official languages in Equatorial Guinea. Of these, Spanish is significantly the most widely spoken, understood by a reported 87% of the population.
Guinea Equatorial ORTEL label requirements:
There are no marking requirements but we recommend the FCC or CE logo on the product.
August 2021
ORTEL (Organo Regulador de Telecommunications Guinea Equatorial) in a communication announced that the duration of the type approval certificates is being updated to 2 years. Previously the type approval certificates had a validity of 3 years.
Type approval in Guinea Equatorial
ORTEL (Organismo Regulador de las Telecomunicaciones y de la Electricidad de Guinea Ecuatorial) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing telecommunications and electricity in Equatorial Guinea. The ORTEL certification pertains to the licensing and regulation of telecommunications services, equipment, and infrastructure in the country. Entities that operate within the telecommunications and electricity sectors in Equatorial Guinea are required to comply with the standards set by ORTEL, and obtaining ORTEL certification is often a necessary step for businesses to legally offer services, install infrastructure, or distribute telecommunication equipment in the country.
The certification process generally involves:
Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Companies must adhere to the rules set by ORTEL
regarding equipment safety, quality of service, environmental impact, and consumer
protection.
Licensing: Businesses must apply for and receive licenses to provide telecommunications
or electricity services in Equatorial Guinea. This includes demonstrating financial stability
and technical competence.
Quality Control: ORTEL monitors the quality of services provided, ensuring that companies
meet the necessary technical standards and provide reliable service to customers.
In summary, ORTEL certification is an important regulatory requirement for any business looking to operate in the telecommunications or electricity sectors in Equatorial Guinea, ensuring that services are provided in a standardized, safe, and regulated manner.
- ORTEL type approval in Equatorial Guinea requires acceptable CE reports.
- A Local representative required. If the manufacture cannot provide one, CSIA can provide this service.
- Lead time is approximately 7-9 weeks from the time all documents and samples have been collected.
- Certificate is valid for 2 years.
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Frequencies allowed in Guinea Equatorial:
the 900 MHz band is commonly used for 2G (GSM) and 3G (UMTS) mobile networks.
Contact CSIA for a more detailed list of frequencies allowed in Equatorial Guinea.