Type-Approval fees can be found on page 11 of the type approval guidelines that can be accessed on: https://otas.tcra.go.tz/downloads/Type_Approval_Guidelines.pdf.

Type Approval is required for Active Antennas (antennas that contain active electronic components). Type Approval is not applicable for passive antennas.

Receiver-only equipment requires Type Approval for example GPS receivers, Broadcast receivers.

Type Approval certificate cannot be issued for multiple models. The type approval certificate is issued on a per-model basis.

The Type Approval certificate is considered always valid provided that no changes have been applied to the product that has been approved. The product is type-approved only once but the manufacturer or supplier is obliged to notify the Authority of any changes that may affect the information recorded on the type approval database.

It takes a maximum of fourteen (14) working days to issue the product Type Approval certificate starting from when an applicant has submitted all the required documents and excluding the delays in making payments and sample submission that can be caused by an applicant (if a sample is required according to the application procedure).

An applicant who applies for the Type Approval of Electronic Communications Equipment shall make an application through the Online Type Approval System (OTAS) that can be accessed through https://otas.tcra.go.tz where you can obtain further information.

Type Approval should be done before the product enters the United Republic of Tanzania market.

Equipment manufacturers and their representatives, authorized local or overseas companies, local importers or distributors can apply for Type approval of the new model of particular communication equipment intended for use in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Generally, Type Approval is required for all electronic communications equipment (wired and wireless) before entering the Tanzanian market. Examples of equipment that require type approval are:

a) Terminal electronic communications equipment such as Mobile Phones, Tablets, Basic Telephone Sets, Cordless Telephones, Data Modems, VHF/UHF Radio, Wireless Modules, Laptops, Printers, Scanners, Fax machines, Telematics devices including GPS tracking devices, Short-range devices, IoT devices and smart devices.

b) Office communication devices such as PABX.

c) Network communication equipment such as Switching equipment, Base stations, Routers, Servers, and Transmission equipment.

d) Broadcasting equipment such as Transmitters, STL radio equipment, Smart Television, IPTV, IDTV Set-Top-Box, Digital Radios and Amplifiers.

The purpose of Type Approval is to ensure that electronic communications equipment meets national, regional and international standards. Additionally, it is to prevent any side effects or health effects for users, ensure the safety of the users and environment, prevent harmful interference in telecommunication networks and enhance the quality of communication services

Type Approval is a method of checking compatibility and interoperability of all electronic communications equipment with any operating electronic communication network as well as conformity to standards