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Guinea Bissau Regulatory Approval Overview
Type approval in Guinea Bissau
ARN Certification in Guinea-Bissau refers to the certification issued by the Autoridade Reguladora Nacional (National Regulatory Authority), which is the body responsible for regulating telecommunications, postal services, and related industries in the country. The ARN is tasked with ensuring that companies operating in these sectors comply with national laws, regulations, and industry standards.
When it comes to ARN certification, it typically involves the following:
Licensing and Authorization: Companies or organizations wishing to operate in Guinea-Bissau's telecommunications or postal sectors must obtain certification or a license from the ARN. This includes mobile network operators, internet service providers, and other entities involved in the distribution or use of communications infrastructure.
Equipment Certification: For certain types of telecommunications equipment, such as
mobile phones, radios, satellite devices, or network infrastructure, companies may
need ARN certification to ensure that the equipment meets technical and regulatory
standards before it can be legally sold or used in the country.
Regulatory Compliance: The ARN certification process ensures that companies are
compliant with Guinea-Bissau’s telecommunications laws, including spectrum
management, pricing regulations, consumer protection, and quality of service
standards.
Importation of Telecommunication Products: For businesses importing telecom or
postal products, ARN certification may be required to verify that the products meet
the required technical specifications and are safe for public use.
Service Providers and Network Operators: Telecom service providers must also
obtain ARN certification to ensure that they meet the national regulatory requirements,
which may include network quality standards, licensing fees, and commitments to
customer service.
Key Aspects of ARN Certification Process
Documentation: Applicants typically need to submit detailed documents, including business plans, technical specifications, and financial information, to demonstrate their ability to meet the regulatory requirements.
Technical Standards: The ARN ensures that services and products meet safety, technical, and quality standards set by the regulatory framework in Guinea-Bissau.
Compliance with National Laws: Applicants must prove their adherence to Guinea-Bissau's legal framework for telecommunications, which may include provisions on spectrum allocation, privacy, competition, and consumer rights.
For a detailed understanding of the process and requirements, it is advisable to contact the Autoridade Reguladora Nacional directly or consult with legal or regulatory experts familiar with Guinea-Bissau's telecommunications laws.
- Guinea Bissau ARN type approval requires acceptable CE reports.
- No local representative or local certificate holder is required.
- There is no in country testing requirement.
- Lead time is approximately 5-7 weeks from the time all documents have been collected.
- Certificate is valid for 5 years.
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Guinea Bissau is located in West Africa.
The current population as of 2024 is 2,219,496.
The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese, which is spoken by 11% of the population.
Guinea-Bissau Creole is spoken by 44% of the population..
French is also learned in schools.
May 2020
BASIC LAW – BULLETIN – Law No. 5-2010, of May 27
Order No. 13/CA/ARN/2022: Regarding Quality of Service
Decision No. 02/CA/ANR/2022: Regarding the Provision of Short Number Blocks to Operators for the Provision of Telecommunications Services
Official Bulletin No. 13 03/31/2021: Amendment to the Network and Services Offer Regulation
Official Bulletin No. 9 03/03/2021 – Regulation of Communications Networks
Frequencies allowed in Guinea Bissau:
Cellular networks in Guinea Bissau use both 900 MHz and 1800 MHz.
For a more detailed list of frequencies allowed in Guinea Bissau, contact CSIA.
Guinea Bissau
Guinea Bissau Autoridade Reguladora Nacional label requirements:
ARN does not have any label requirements, however it is recommended that you have the CE marking information on your product.