ictQATAR's Regulatory Authority, issued a Class License for Short Range Devices (SRD)on June 1, 2010. This is the first Class License issued by ictQATAR, with a range of additional Class Licenses to be issued by ictQATAR in the near future pertaining to telecoms equipment and services.
Short Range Devices are a form of restricted radiation devices that utilize radio transmitters to provide either uni-directional or bi-directional communications at low RF power, with low capability of causing interference to other radio equipment. Examples of SRDs include baby monitors, hearing aids, home alarms systems, garage door openers and meter readers.
The Class License for Short Range Devices enables anyone in Qatar to possess, install and operate the approved class of devices at prescribed frequencies stated in this License without having to apply for the Class license. Under this Class License, there are no license or spectrum fees.
The requirements of approved devices and frequencies are included in the Class License for SRDs, and can be downloaded in PDF at this link.
Any person or entity wishing to import for commercial purposes and/or sell SRDs in Qatar will still need to obtain Type Approval from ictQATAR along with the approval for dealing in telecommunications equipment.
ictQATAR is in the process of finalizing an online type approval register which will contain detailed information on all equipment type approved by ictQATAR for importation and selling in Qatar. This means persons importing certain types of devices or telecommunications equipment for commercial purposes included in the online register will no longer have to apply to ictQATAR for Type Approval if they are authorized by ictQATAR to deal with telecommunications equipment.
For more information about this Class License, contact ictQATAR's Regulatory Authority at (44995408 - 44995338), email: regulatorytechnical@ict.gov.qa or visit the Regulatory Authority Service Center located on the ground floor of Al Nasr Tower, Al Corniche, Opposite Post Office Roundabout.
