Administrative Order No. 217, issued by CONATEL on September 4, 2025, aims to categorize telecommunications equipment and devices that will be subject to approval and certification processes.

This is in line with the provisions of the Organic Telecommunications Law and its regulatory framework.

The document specifies that no telecommunications equipment may be marketed, distributed, or put into operation in Venezuela without first completing the approval and technical certification processes. These processes seek to ensure that the devices meet the parameters of security, interoperability, and compatibility with the country's networks.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is on equipment importers and distributors, national or international manufacturers, merchants, and end consumers.

CONCLUSION:

The measure strengthens regulatory and technical control over telecommunications in Venezuela, which can improve network security and reliability, but also creates additional barriers to entry and potentially increases equipment costs. In short, it is a structural change that strengthens state oversight and forces all actors in the sector to align with new requirements.