Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Exemptions in Bermuda
As of February 14th, 2025, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (RA) has granted type approval for radio apparatus devices operating solely on Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi frequencies, within specified frequency ranges and power limits.
Individual applications for type approval of Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi only devices are no longer required.
Manufacturers and importers must ensure devices comply with technical and regulatory standards established by:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Canadian Standards Association International (ISED)
United Kingdom/European Union (ETSI)
Frequency Ranges, Output Power, and IEEE Standards:
2402.00 - 2480.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.15.1
2402.00 - 2480.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.11n, 802.11ax, 802.11be
2412.00 - 2472.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11be
5180.00 - 5240.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11be
5260.00 - 5320.00 MHz: 0.25 Watt, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11be
5500.00 - 5700.00 MHz: 0.25 Watt, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11be
5745.00 - 5825.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11be
5725.00 - 5850.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11be
5725.00 - 5875.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.11ac, 802.11ax, 802.11be
5850.00 - 5925.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.11ax, 802.11be
5925.00 - 6425.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.11ac, 802.11ax & Extended, 802.11be
6425.00 - 6525.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.11ac, 802.11ax & Extended, 802.11be
6525.00 - 6875.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.11ac, 802.11ax & Extended, 802.11be
6875.00 - 7125.00 MHz: 1.00 Watt, 802.11ac, 802.11ax & Extended, 802.11be
