Certification introduction

The full name of IFETEL is Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones. It is the Federal Institute of Telecommunications of Mexico. 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

· Need local test

· The certificate is valid for a long time

IFETEL logo

There is no special mark for IFETEL certification.

Products with car / integrated radio: "IFETEL: xxxxxxxxxxxxx"

Contains the host product that has been certified by the module: "This product contains the certified module, model xxxx, IFETEL number xxxxxxxxxxxxx"

IFETEL meaning

1. Define telecommunication and broadcast radio frequency bands that can be used by licensed operators.

2. Grant operating rights and approve any transfer of operating rights.

3. Measures or update the telecommunications industry regulations.

4. Identify and regulate telecommunications monopolies.

Applicable product range

All communication equipment that enters Mexico, including WIFI, Bluetooth, satellite, mobile cellular and other RF-functional products.

application process

1. Submit materials and samples.

2. After passing the ZRLK pre-test, send it to Mexico for local testing.

3. After passing the sample test, issue a test report.

4. The certification test institution shall review the test report and issue the IFETEL certificate.

Application materials

1. Test procedure

2. Technical specifications

3. Installation and operation manual

In addition: two samples are required for cables, power supplies, removable antennas, amplifiers, and test software.

Common regulations

NOM-208-SCFI-2016: The latest resolution will replace NOM-EM-016-SCFI-2015. Radio communication systems using the radio spectrum operating in the 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz bands (IFT-008-2015 technical requirements)

NOM-088 / 1 (2) -SCT1: Microwave equipment that provides point-to-point (PP) and point-to-multipoint (P-MP) FS system services. Part 1: Multiple visits. Part 2: Transportation

NOM-084-SCT1: Technical specifications for transmitter equipment used in fleet mobile services.

NOM-024-SCFI-1198: Commercial information on the packaging, labeling and warranty of electronic and electrical equipment.

IFT 008-2015: Specify the limits and test methods of telecommunications equipment, and radio communication systems using spread spectrum technology. In addition, the spectrum of radio equipment used for frequency hopping and digital modulation will be in the following frequency bands: 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz

IFT-011-2017: The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier) of a mobile phone or tablet needs to be pasted on the device, and the manufacturer is required to unlock the "FM" function of the approved mobile terminal device.