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February 2022

The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) presents the technical requirements associated with the operation and use of Short-Range Radiocommunication Devices (SRDS) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) devices. Contact CSIA for more details on these changes.

Regulatory Updates for Uganda

Frequencies allowed in Uganda:

Most mobile phone services in Uganda utilize the 900 MHz band for GSM networks.
Regulation: The Uganda Communications Commission manages the spectrum allocation and licensing for the 900 MHz band

Uganda is located in mid Africa.

The current population as of 2024 is 50,540,854.

Uganda has 43 languages, of which Luganda is the most widely spoke, and Swahili and English are the official languages. Most educated Ugandans speak English.

Type approval in Uganda

In Uganda, UCC approval refers to the process of obtaining approval from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), which is the regulatory authority for the communications sector in Uganda. The UCC oversees and regulates various aspects of the telecommunications, broadcasting, and information technology industries in the country.

UCC approval is required for several activities, including:

Telecommunications Licensing: Any company or individual wishing to operate in Uganda's telecommunications sector, such as mobile network services, internet service provision, or other communication-related services, must obtain approval from the UCC.

Broadcasting Licensing: Organizations planning to operate radio, television, or online media platforms must seek UCC approval to ensure compliance with broadcasting standards and regulations.

Importation and Sale of Communication Equipment: If a business plans to import or

sell communication equipment such as mobile phones, satellite dishes, or other

related devices, UCC approval may be required to ensure that the equipment

meets the standards set by the commission.

Spectrum Licensing: For entities intending to use radio frequencies

(such as for wireless communication), approval from UCC is needed to manage

the use of the radio spectrum effectively and avoid interference.

Content Regulation: UCC is responsible for regulating the content that is broadcast

in Uganda, ensuring that media content adheres to legal and ethical standards.

This includes licensing broadcasters, monitoring content, and ensuring compliance with broadcasting codes.

In general, UCC approval ensures that businesses and individuals in Uganda's communication sectors operate in line with national laws, industry standards, and ethical practices.

UCC type approval in Uganda requires acceptable CE reports.
No local representatives are required.
No local certificate holder is requried.
Lead time is approximately 5-7 weeks from the time all documents and samples have been collected.
Certificate is valid indefinitely.

Uganda Regulatory Approval Overview

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Uganda UCC label requirements:

While the UCC has no specific label requirements, it is recommended that you use the CE Mark guidelines.

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.

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