On May 28, 2025, the Algerian Postal and Electronic Communications Regulatory Authority (ARPCE) published a list of 633 devices that do not need to be certified. The list covers network equipment, firewalls, industrial control modules, servers, storage solutions, and medical devices. Manufacturers on the list include Cisco, Huawei, Hikvision, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and more. The exemption applies to specific models in different technology categories such as switches, access points, firewall devices, industrial automation modules, and imaging equipment. This published list can be used as a reference for interested parties to determine which devices are exempt from the ARPCE's prior approval process.

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