The Chilean Undersecretary of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) has issued Exempt Resolution No. 737, significantly amending the technical standards for Short Range Devices (SRDs) originally established in 2017. This landmark update moves away from traditional type approval for most consumer wireless devices, favoring a more agile, transparency-based compliance model.
Effective February 22, 2026, this regulation aims to streamline the market entry of high-demand technologies—including Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, and automotive radars—by replacing formal SUBTEL certification with a mandatory digital labeling system.
The most significant change is the exemption of a wide array of "low-power" devices from the formal homologation process. In its place, manufacturers must now adopt the following:
The new exemption applies to a broad spectrum of everyday wireless hardware, including:
Manufacturers and importers should note that a local representative in Chile is now a formal requirement for managing these compliance filings. While the regulation was published in May 2025, the nine-month transition period concludes in February 2026. After this date, devices displayed or sold without the compliant QR code may be subject to sanctions under the General Telecommunications Law.
For devices that have already received SUBTEL approval under the old rules, manufacturers are permitted to simply link the QR code to their existing certificate of approval.
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