Group
Cellular Certification by Country
Mobile network technologies from 2G to 5G, plus IoT variants such as NB-IoT and LTE-M.
Requirements by country
| Country | Authority | Status | Conditions | Lead time | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | NTRA | Allowed, approval required | – | Paperwork: 14 days. Local Testing 4-5 weeks. | Requirements → |
| Hong Kong | OFCA | Allowed, approval required | – | 15 working days | Requirements → |
| Japan | MIC | Allowed, approval required | – | 3–4 weeks | Requirements → |
| South Korea | RRA | Allowed, approval required | – | About 8 weeks | Requirements → |
| Saudi Arabia | CST | Allowed, approval required | – | About 2 weeks | Requirements → |
| United Arab Emirates | TDRA | Allowed, approval required | – | 3-5 working days | Requirements → |
| Australia | ACMA | Allowed, approval required | – | 5 business days | Requirements → |
| Argentina | ENACOM | Allowed, approval required | – | 12-14 weeks | Requirements → |
| Brunei | AITI | Allowed, approval required | – | 2 weeks | Requirements → |
| Cambodia | TRC | Allowed, approval required | – | 15 working days | Requirements → |
| Laos | MTC | Allowed, approval required | – | Paperwork: 10 working days. Local Testing: Take several additional weeks | Requirements → |
| Philippines | NTC | Allowed, approval required | – | 20-25 business days | Requirements → |
| Thailand | NBTC | Allowed, approval required | – | 4–8 weeks | Requirements → |
| Vietnam | MoST | Allowed, approval required | – | 5–6 weeks | Requirements → |
Technologies in this group
- 2G/3GEarlier mobile network generations (GSM, WCDMA), now being switched off in many countries.
- 4G LTELong Term Evolution, the 4G mobile standard for high-speed data in phones, routers and IoT devices.
- 5G NR5G New Radio, the fifth-generation mobile standard in sub-6 GHz and millimetre-wave bands.
- NB-IoTNarrowband IoT, a low-power cellular technology for meters, sensors and trackers.
- LTE-MLTE for machines (Cat-M), a low-power cellular technology for wearables, trackers and IoT devices.
Topics
Pros and cons
- Advantages and Disadvantages of GSM That You Must KnowWe can enjoy the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) with all its benefits in everyday life. However, the advantages and disadvantages of…
- Get to know Network, Benefits and How GMS WorksThe Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) is a digital cellular communications technology widely used in mobile phones. Do you know how GMS…
Comparisons
- 4G vs 5G TechnologyThe difference between 4G vs 5G technology has always been debated since the development of 5G technology. Since 4G was first introduced, it has…
- The Difference Between GSM and CDMA: Which One is Better?So far, we know GSM and CDMA are two mobile internet networks. Of course, both networks have the difference between GSM and CDMA.
Regulation updates
- Indonesia: Public Consultation and Socialization on Technical Standards for 5G BWA Devices Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) has launched a public consultation and outreach campaign regarding the Technical…
- Indonesia: Regulations for 4G LTE and 5G NR (Decree No. 569 of 2025)The latest regulations for 4G LTE and 5G NR have been updated by the Ministry of Digital Communication (KOMDIGI) through Ministerial Decree No. 569…
- MoST: Vietnam EMC Standards for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5GMoST released Vietnam EMC standards for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. The new standard is QCVN 86:2025/BKHCN, which will be equivalent to EN 310 489-52 v1.3.1…
- NTC: 2026 Will Be the End of 3G Network in the PhilippinesNTC announced that 2026 will mark the end of 3G network in the Philippines. This step is being taken to reallocate spectrum to 4G, 5G, and future 6G…
- New Indonesia Technical Standard for 5G Broadband Wireless Access DevicesThe Ministry of Communications and Informatics (KOMDIGI) has issued Ministerial Decree No. 204 of 2025 regarding new Indonesia technical standard…
- Type Approval and Importation for 2G and 3G in ThailandThe National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has officially terminated type approval and importation for 2G and 3G in Thailand.
More articles
- 5G in Vietnam Will Have Nationwide Coverage by 2025 and Start to Develop Space Technology5G in Vietnam will have a major expansion by 2025. This is because the Vietnamese government is planning to accelerate all regions to be covered by…
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