Mobile technology continues to evolve, particularly 4G LTE and 5G NR technology. Therefore, the Indonesian government has decided to add frequency bands for these technologies.
The latest regulations for 4G LTE and 5G NR have been updated by the Ministry of Digital Communication (KOMDIGI) through Ministerial Decree No. 569 of 2025. This decision supersedes Ministerial Decree No. 352 of 2024.
What are the key changes in the latest regulations for 4G LTE and 5G NR? What impact will they have on industry players, particularly manufacturers, importers, and distributors? Let’s discuss this together in this article.
Why Do Regulations for 4G LTE and 5G NR Need to Be Updated?
The Indonesian government continues to adapt to ongoing technological developments. Therefore, the needs of industry and digital infrastructure are being met. The goal is, of course, to achieve better internet speeds in Indonesia.
Thus, new regulations for 4G LTE and 5G NR have been created. This is necessary to keep regulations relevant to the changes that are taking place. This ensures that the addition of these frequency bands is covered by a clear legal framework.
What Changes Have Been Made?
Ministerial Decree No. 569 of 2025 is the latest regulations for 4G LTE and 5G NR. It automatically replaces the previous decree. So what has changed? Actually, there are not many changes, the most obvious being the addition of the 41 frequency band for 4G LTE and 5G NR.
4G LTE
The following is a list of operating frequencies available for telecommunications devices with 4G LTE in the customer station category:
| Band | Uplink | Downlink | Duplex Mode |
| B1 | 1920 – 1980 MHz | 2110 – 2170 MHz | FDD |
| B3 | 1710 – 1785 MHz | 1805 – 1880 MHz | FDD |
| B5 | 824 – 849 MHz | 869 – 894 MHz | FDD |
| B8 | 880 – 915 MHz | 925 – 960 MHz | FDD |
| B28 | 703 – 748 MHz | 758-803 MHz | FDD |
| B31 | 452.5 – 457.5 MHz | 462.5 – 467.5 MHz | FDD |
| B40 | 2300 – 2400 MHz | 2300 – 2400 MHz | TDD |
| B41 | 2496 – 2690 MHz | 2496 – 2690 MHz | TDD |
Each maximum band channel has a transmission bandwidth of <20 MHz. The test parameters are maximum output power, minimum output power, spectrum emission mask, and spurious emissions. Testing refers to standards 3GPP TS 36.521-1, ETSI TS 136 521-1, and/or ETSI EN 301 908-13.
5G NR
The following is a list of operating frequencies available for telecommunications devices with 5G NR under the customer station category:
| Band | Uplink | Downlink | Duplex Mode |
| n1 | 1920 – 1980 MHz | 2110 – 2170 MHz | FDD |
| n3 | 1710 – 1785 MHz | 1805 – 1880 MHz | FDD |
| n5 | 824 – 849 MHz | 869 – 894 MHz | FDD |
| n8 | 880 – 915 MHz | 925 – 960 MHz | FDD |
| n28 | 703 – 748 MHz | 758 – 803 MHz | FDD |
| n40 | 2300 – 2400 MHz | 2300 – 2400 MHz | TDD |
| n41 | 2496 – 2690 MHz | 2496 – 2690 MHz | TDD |
Each maximum bandwidth channel has a transmission bandwidth of <100 MHz. The test parameters are the same as for 4G LTE. Testing refers to the 3GPP TS 38.521-3, ETSI TS 138 521-3, and/or ETSI EN 301 908-25 standards.
Technical Requirements
The technical requirements of the regulations for 4G LTE and 5G NR include power supply, non-ionizing radiation requirements, electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and radio frequency requirements. Here are some of the main points in the test:
- Power supply: All parameter benchmarks must be met when using a power supply within an AC voltage range of 220 V ± 10% and a frequency of 50 Hz ± 2%.
- Non-ionizing radiation: Testing is conducted by examining the head, torso, and limbs as the parts of the body most frequently exposed to electromagnetic radiation.
- Electrical safety: SNI IEC 60950-1:2016, SNI IEC 62368-1:2014, or IEC 62368-1; and/or other relevant IEC or SNI standards.
- EMC (Emission): SNI CISPR 32:2025, IEC CISPR:32, or ETSI EN 301 489-1, ETSI EN 301 489-52.
- EMC (Immunity): The Testing Method for immunity requirements is under the provisions in the SECOND Dictum of this Ministerial Decree.
When Will the Regulation Take Effect?
The regulation for4G LTE and 5G NR contained in Ministerial Decree No. 569 of 2025 was issued on December 19, 2025. The decree states that the regulation will take effect one month after the date of its issuance.
Therefore, these regulations will take effect on January 19, 2026. The enactment of these regulations will require all telecommunications devices with 4G LTE and 5G NR features to comply with the technical regulations of Ministerial Decree No. 569 of 2025.
What is the Impact of Regulatory Changes?
The changes in regulations for 4G LTE and 5G NR will certainly have an impact on manufacturers, importers, and distributors on the DJID certification process. Here are the impacts:
- The 41 frequency band for 4G LTE and 5G NR can now be used for telecommunications devices in Indonesia.
- As of January 19, 2026, telecommunications devices with 4G LTE and 5G NR features must comply with the new technical regulations.
- Test reports for 4G LTE and 5G NR equipment issued before the technical regulations came into effect can still be used.
- Any applications that do not comply with these new technical regulations after they come into effect will be rejected by the authorities.
That is the information about regulations for 4G LTE and 5G NR contained in Ministerial Decree No. 569 of 2025. Frequency band 41 for mobile technology can now be used.
Regulatory developments will continue to occur, so it is important for businesses marketing their products in Indonesia to stay updated on any changes. Lack of awareness of regulatory updates can hinder the distribution of your products in Indonesia.
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