On October 22, 2026, the National Communications Authority of Argentina (ENACOM) issued operational guidelines aimed at supporting the standardized certification system for telecommunications equipment under the RAMATEL framework. This operational guide establishes a standardized framework for the certification of telecommunications equipment in Argentina. It serves as the implementation tool for ENACOM Resolution 57/2026 (RAMATEL regulations) and is linked to ENACOM Resolution 843/2026, which will fully take effect on December 1, 2026.

The guidelines specify the following requirements:

• Requirements for submitting technical documents: Main application materials are recommended to be submitted in Spanish; Certification bodies may accept supplementary technical documents in other languages;
• Testing and Sampling Specifications: The guidelines specify sample requirements and test configuration requirements;
• Changes and Extensions of Certificates: As long as the basic technical and administrative requirements remain unchanged, the Type Approval Certificate remains valid;
Certificates;
• must be changed or expanded in the following cases: changes in the product range; Updates to the regulatory framework; Changes in the country of origin of the equipment;
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• supervision of Class A devices (devices for general consumers): mandatory supervision every two years;
• Reports for Class B equipment (professional equipment) are accepted in the following order: ENACOM-accredited laboratories, third-party laboratories recognized by certification bodies, factory laboratories, and ILAC/IAF mutual recognition bodies.

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