Bolivia has introduced important changes to its telecom equipment list subject to type approval. On February 26, 2026, the Telecommunications and Transport Regulation and Oversight Authority (ATT) issued an official communication publishing an updated list of telecommunications equipment requiring homologation.
This new version replaces the previous list issued in January 2025 and introduces several additional equipment categories while removing others. As a result, companies manufacturing or importing telecommunications equipment may need to reassess compliance obligations in Bolivia.
Moreover, ATT clarified that equipment included in the updated telecom equipment list that operates on or connects to telecommunications networks will require type approval.
Key Changes in the Telecom Equipment List
The updated list significantly expands the scope of equipment categories subject to homologation. According to the official document updated on February 25, 2026, several new technologies and network devices are now explicitly included.
Newly Included Equipment Categories
The updated list introduces additional equipment categories, including:
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IoT equipment, such as:
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LoRaWAN
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RFID
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Short Range Devices (SRD)
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Smartphones, now explicitly identified as mobile cellular phones.
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Data network equipment, including:
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Routers (wired and wireless)
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ONTs (Optical Network Terminals)
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Switches and operator data switches
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Satellite communications equipment, including:
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Satellite terminals (VSAT, LEO/NG)
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Satellite modems (including BGAN and Ku/Ka systems)
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Satellite gateways with integrated WiFi
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Optical network equipment, including:
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NG-PON2 optical line terminals
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Broadcasting and network infrastructure, such as:
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DTT gateways
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Radio links
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Cellular repeaters
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Radar systems, including:
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Aeronautical radar
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Meteorological radar
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Maritime radar
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Surveillance and defense radar
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These additions indicate broader regulatory coverage for modern telecommunications infrastructure and connected technologies.
Equipment Categories Removed
The updated list also removes certain categories that appeared in the previous January 2025 telecom equipment list.
The removed categories include:
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Digital certification software
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Firewall equipment
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Videoconferencing terminals
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Switching exchanges
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Certain RF equipment and generic modem categories
This restructuring suggests ATT has refined the classification of equipment subject to homologation while prioritizing network-connected telecommunications technologies.
Transition Period and Application Processing
ATT clarified that applications submitted before February 25, 2026 will continue to be evaluated under the previous list issued in January 2025.
However, the authority has indicated that review delays may occur as the agency implements the changes introduced by the new list.
Companies currently preparing type approval submissions should therefore review the updated telecom equipment list to determine whether their products fall under the expanded categories.
How This Affects Market Access in Bolivia
Manufacturers and importers should carefully verify whether their products now fall under the updated equipment categories.
Additionally, devices that operate on or connect to telecommunications networks and appear on the list will require homologation prior to commercialization in Bolivia.
Organizations managing regulatory approvals across multiple markets may benefit from structured monitoring of regulatory developments.
If your company needs support navigating evolving requirements, our Product Certification Service can assist with regulatory approvals and market access strategies.
Impact Assesment
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Technical Standards?
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Type Approval & Market Access?
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Imports, Customs, Trade, or Market Surveillance?
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Spectrum Management?
No
