On July 17, 2025, the Burkina Faso Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) issued Decree No. 2025-365 /PRES/PM/MTDPCE/MEF, approving a new national spectrum allocation plan. The main points are as follows:

• The 5925–6425 MHz band is allocated for WAS/RLAN, or Wi-Fi 6E.
• The 6425–7125 MHz band is allocated for IMT (International Mobile Communications) use.
• The 6000–9000 MHz band is allocated for ultra-wideband (UWB) use.

The Decree officially repealed Decree No. 2013-452/PRES/PM/MDENP issued in 2013 on the allocation of spectrum in the state.

Click on this link to view the original text of ARCEP No. 2025-365/PRES/PM/MTDPCE/MEF.

On March 21, 2025, the Communication, Electronics and Postal Authority (ARCEP) of Burkina Faso issued a regulation No. 2025-011/ARCEP/CR. To accommodate the increasingly diverse applications and rapid technological advancements in the field, governments have considered dividing short-range devices (SRDs) into wider frequency bands. In this regulation, the 6 GHz band (5925MHz-6425MHz) is now officially open for Wi-Fi 6E, with specific frequency ranges specified for ultra-wideband (UWB) applications. There has also been a significant increase in the adoption of various emerging technologies, which are increasingly prevalent and used across all SRD categories.

It is important to note that all SRDs must obtain ARCEP type approval prior to import and deployment in Burkina Faso.

Click this link to view the original ARCEP regulations.