Telecommunications

Equipment Standardisation & Certification

The Authority first published its Equipment Standardisation and Certification Framework in February 2008, and now updates the framework to reflect advancements in telecommunications technology, equipment and uses.

This Framework aims to ensure:

  1. Compliance with the recommendations of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that specify standards for telecommunications equipment.
  2. Compliance with standards established by relevant organisations, such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Conformite Europeenne (CE), and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), and declarations of conformity (DoCs) from recognised manufacturers.
  3. Compliance with the Authority’s various spectrum plans and standardisation frameworks.
  4. The establishment and enhancement of strategic partnerships amongst government entities with a stake in the importation, certification, and safety of equipment.
  5. Specification of the processes and procedures for obtaining equipment certification.
  6. The processes to assess locally developed radio frequency (RF) devices for use in Trinidad and Tobago are defined.
  7. There is awareness of, and adherence to, national, regional and international telecommunications standards by entities requiring equipment certification.

The Authority’s equipment certification process is guided by the Equipment Standardisation and Certification Framework for the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Sectors.

Click for Listing of Recognized Equipment Certifying Agencies

Registration Form Approval of Radiocommunications Equipment for Import (N-1)

Guide to Completing and Submitting your Application Form to the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago

  1. Who are required to fill this form?
    Persons with a desire to purchase or import radio-transmitting equipment (inclusive of UAVs/Drones).
  2. What sections of the form are to be filled?
    Applicants are required to complete all sections of the form.
  3. How is the form submitted?
    Complete and submit the form and copy of national identification by e-mail to equipmentcertification@tatt.org.tt or in person to:  Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, #5 Eighth Avenue Extension, Off Twelfth Street, Barataria or Shop #D 48, Lowlands Mall, Lowlands, Tobago.

Applicants are required to submit all technical specifications for the device.

Click for Application for Approval of Radiocommunications Equipment for Import Form (N-1).

Registration From Class Licence Devices Form (R-CL) Guide to Completing and Submitting your Class Licence Device Registration Form to the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
  1. Who are required to fill this form? Persons with a desire to operate devices that are class licensed by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago but require registration.
This includes the following devices: i. Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) devices ii. Family Radio Service/ General Mobile Radio Service (FRS/GMRS)devices iii. Push-to-talk Over Cellular (PTToC) devices iv. Unmanned Aerial Service (UAS) or Drones v. Citizens Band (CB) Radio devices vi. White Space Devices (WSDs) vii. Category 2 and 3 devices identified in the Schedule of Devices Eligible for use Under a Class Licence Click for Registration Form for Class Licence Devices (R-CL) Equipment Certification Application Form (EC-01) Equipment manufacturers or their authorised agents will be required to complete the EC-01 form and an agreement provided by the authority for the certification of their devices for use in Trinidad and Tobago. Payments for applications can be made at the offices of the Authority, by bank transfer or online.All certificates issued by the Authority which have exceeded 5 years from the date of issue requires certification.Click for Equipment Certification Application Form (EC-01) 
Equipment Certification Registry: Approved Devices
Equipment Certification Registry: Rejected Devices
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