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Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

Regulations

Equipment Authorisation Regulations, 2021

Appendices

Appendix B: Equipment Authorisation Exemptions

 

Appendix B: Equipment Authorisation Exemptions

 

Table 2: List of Equipment Classification 1 (Low Risk Equipment)

 

Equipment Category

Conditions

Systems and equipment used in the production of content for broadcast services

Equipment used by professionals/experts in a controlled environment and approved for use by the European Telecommunications Standards Associations or other competent regulatory body, where the equipment conforms to mandatory technical standards prescribed by the Authority.

Satellite communications equipment

For use only in a controlled environment, and if such equipment is used solely for the purpose in line with the equipment category, including uses for research and development, demonstrations of prototypes and testing.

Radio telescope receivers and calibration equipment

Radio telescope array and radio astronomy facilities

Earth Stations

Equipment for Maritime or Aeronautical operations, with the exception of drones / Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems