Mexico IFETEL Certification;Applies to all communications equipment entering Mexico, including RF-enabled products

Introduction to Mexico IFETEL certification
IFETEL stands for Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones. It is the Federal Institute of Telecommunications of Mexico and is responsible for the testing and type approval process of all imported equipment of Mexico Telecom. All products that use frequency to transmit and / or receive signals and all communication products connected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) or public network must pass IFETEL certification.

IFETEL certification basic information
· Compulsory certification
No factory inspection required
Requires local representative to hold a certificate
Local testing required
· Certificate is valid for a long time

IFETEL logo
There is no special mark for IFETEL certification.
Products with on-board / integrated radio: "IFETEL: xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
Including the host product that has been certified by the module: "This product contains a certified module, model xxxx, IFETEL number xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
IFETEL meaning
1. Define telecommunication and broadcast radio frequency bands that can be used by the franchise operator.
2. Grant operating rights and approve any transfer of operating rights.
3. Measures or update the telecommunications industry regulations.
4. Identify and regulate telecommunication monopolies.
Applicable product range
All communication equipment entering Mexico, including RF-enabled products such as WIFI, Bluetooth, satellite and mobile cellular.
Application process
1. Submit information and samples.
2. After passing the NTEK pre-test, it will be sent to Mexico for local testing.
3. After the samples pass the test, issue a test report.
4. The qualification test agency will review the test report and issue an IFETEL certificate.
Application materials
1.Test procedure
2.Technical Specifications
3. Installation and operation manual
In addition: cables, power supplies, removable antennas, amplifiers, and test software need to provide two samples.