Telecommunication equipment (TE) includes transmission lines, multiplexers, and base transceiver stations mainly used for telecommunications. TE is essential for establishing a smooth and reliable communication medium. Some common examples of TE are switches, telecom towers, fiber optic cables, routers, voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP), and smartphones.
These TE needs to get type approval to get launched among the users. The main purpose of type approval is to approve only equipment that complies with the safety requirements. You must pay fees at many levels to get a type of approval certificate. This article discusses the type approval fee structure for the UAE, giving you an idea of fees while submitting your equipment.
Telecommunications Equipment Type Approval Fees Policy Structure
The type approval fee structure is mainly linked to its policy and regulation. According to policy and regulation, the fee structure is mainly divided into three sections: The TE Manufacturer’s registration fee, TE’s Type Approval fee, and TE’s Testing fee. Let’s take a closer look at each section and explore the fee structure for type approval.
1. Registration Application and Processing Fees
First, as TE manufacturers and suppliers, you must register with
TDRA. For registration, you must submit a non-refundable payment (ranging from 400 to 600 AED) for processing the application. Whether you get rejected or approved by TDRA, this payment is non-refundable. It is wise to apply for registration after fulfilling all the requirements.
2. Fees for Issuing Certificates of TE Manufacturers
If the registration application for telecommunications equipment manufacturer and supplier is granted, the registration certificate will be issued, and the registration certificate issuing fees (ranging from 4000 to 7000 AED) must be paid. The registration certificate’s validity period will be five (5) years from the date of issue of the certificate.
3. Fees for Modifying Certificate of TE Manufacturers
If you want to change any information in the registration certificate, you need to pay a different amount for the modification. To modify the registration certificate, you must pay a non-refundable fee (ranging from 80 to 100 AED). Whether you are rejected or approved, you will not get this payment.
4. Fees for Renewing Certificates of TE Manufacturers
A certificate renewal request must be made one month before the certificate’s expiration date or within 15 days of the certificate’s expiration date. You must pay a non-refundable fee (ranging from 4700 to 6000 AED) for renewing the certificate. Do you need some help with the type approval process and fees? Contact TRA type approval and get smooth
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5. Cancellation of Certificate of TE Manufacturers
If you are a manufacturer and supplier of TE and you want to cancel your certificate, then there is no need to pay any additional cost for this process. However, the remaining registration payments will not be reimbursed to TE manufacturers and suppliers for the remaining years.
6. Application Submission and Processing Fees
For this, you are required to pay a certain amount for the approval of telecommunications equipment. To get type approval for your equipment, you must submit an advanced non-refundable fee (ranging from 400 to 700 AED). If you get approved, then your equipment will go for testing.
7. Type Approval Certificate Fees
You will receive a Type Approval certificate if your Type Approval application is approved. You must submit a non-refundable fee (ranging from 100 to 300 AED) to get approval certificates. The validity of this certificate will be 3 years. Moreover, you only get this certificate when you complete all telecommunications equipment compliance levels.
8. Type Approval Modification Fees
You must first submit a request for modification in the type approval certificate. If you want to change any information in the certificate, you must submit a fee (ranging from 80 to 200 AED). Whether your request is approved or rejected, this amount is non-refundable.
9. Type Approval Certificate Renewal Fees
Well, after three years, you need to review your registration certificate. For this purpose, you must submit a renewal request one month before expiry or within 15 days. Also, you are required to submit a renewal certificate fee (ranging from 80 to 200 AED). This amount is non-refundable whether you get a renewal certificate or not.
10. Type Approval Certificate Cancellation Fee
If you want to cancel your type approval certificate, there is no need to pay additional costs for this process. The remaining fees for issuing the Type Approval certificate will not be refunded for the remaining years. If you are looking for approval, renewal, and cancellation of the type approval certificate, then contact
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11. Telecommunications Equipment Testing Fees
The testing fee for telecommunication equipment varies depending on the equipment, features, and
technology. For simple mobile phones having 2G, 3G, and 4G technology, the testing fee ranges from 2400 AED to 3000 AED. For smartphones with 2G, 3G, and 4G technology, the testing fee ranges from 7000 to 10000 AED.
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Telecommunication equipment provides fast and reliable communication. But they might not be safe for customers. For this reason, type approval certificates are given to those TE that complies with technical standards. It’s a very tricky process, and you may get failed to approve your equipment. TRA type approval offers you help in getting approval certificates efficiently.