Press release

The Regulatory Authority of Post and Electronic Commuications (ARPCE) draws citizens’ attention to the serious risks associated with the purchase and use of non-approved terminal devices that have not undergone the required testing and do not comply with current technical and regulatory standards.

Using non-approved terminal devices exposes you to:

• Risk of connection failure during critical moments and inability to reach emergency numbers: such devices may face compatibility issues with national operators’ networks, resulting in the inability to access essential services, including short emergency numbers such as police, civil protection, or ambulance services.
• Deterioration of call quality.
• Potential health risks (radiation): non-approved devices may exceed the permissible radiation emission limits.

Therefore, to ensure your safety, the quality of your communications, and the reliability of your terminal devices on national networks, the Regulatory Authority of Post and Electronic Communicationsurges you to verify before any purchase that the device bears a permanent label stating « Approved by ARPCE » followed by the Regulatory Authority’s approval number.

This label is your guarantee that the device is reliable and complies with the conformity tests conducted by the Regulatory Authority.