1.1. Background

This document, “Type Approval Guidelines for Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE)” is issued by the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) following the publication of the Type Approval Policy, in accordance with Qatar Decree-Law No. 34/2006 on the promulgation of the Telecommunications Law.

In accordance with Article 2.11 and Article 4.5 of the Telecommunications Law, ictQATAR has the statutory duty to ensure the safety of all information and telecommunications services and for that purpose, determine technical standards for telecommunication networks, the connection of Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE) to telecommunication networks concerned. ictQATAR fulfils this function by requiring that all RTTE are Type Approved before being allowed to be marketed and operated in Qatar.

1.2. Objective of the new Type Approval regime