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.