On October 8, 2025, the Niger Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) issued Decision 000011/ARCEP/CNRCEP/25, which sets out stricter submission, testing, and local representation requirements.

Main changes:

• According to Article 5 of the decision, two complete sets of samples must now be submitted;
• The application must be submitted by a local representative with a power of attorney from the manufacturer.
• ARCEP may request RF samples during the evaluation.
• Must be labeled before import;
• Previously approved devices remain valid.

This decision is effective from the date of publication without a transition period. Click this link to view the original decision.