Tunis equips national telecom lab for advanced mobile testing across Africa
New Anritsu testing system enables Tunisia’s CERT to validate 2G–5G and Wi-Fi 7 devices for regional certification
TUNIS, Tunisia (MNTV) — Tunisia has strengthened its telecommunications certification capacity after the Centre d’Étude et de Recherche de Télécommunications (CERT) deployed a new multi-technology wireless testing system designed to validate devices from 2G through 5G and next-generation Wi-Fi standards before market approval.
The installation, according to Mobile Europe, delivered by Anritsu Europe in collaboration with Prisma International, equips CERT’s conformity laboratory with an integrated platform covering cellular networks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and advanced WLAN technologies up to Wi-Fi 7.
CERT, which serves as Tunisia’s national telecom testing authority, is responsible for certifying wireless equipment before it enters commercial circulation.
It also holds recognition from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as a regional reference laboratory for Africa, providing regulatory guidance, training, and compliance support to other countries across the continent.
The new setup is built around three core systems. The MT8000A Radio Communication Test Station enables testing of 5G Standalone and Non-Standalone devices.
The MT8862A Wireless Connectivity Test Set extends testing capabilities across Wi-Fi generations from early standards to Wi-Fi 7. The MT8821C Radio Communication Analyzer provides multi-technology validation across multiple cellular generations.
Together, the system allows CERT to assess a wide range of technologies, including GSM, UMTS, LTE, and 5G NR, as well as IoT standards such as LTE-M and NB-IoT, alongside modern WLAN protocols.
Officials say the upgrade enhances Tunisia’s ability to ensure device compliance, improve testing accuracy, and support broader regional regulatory alignment as African markets adopt increasingly advanced wireless technologies.
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