Technology · Fixed wireless
Free Space Optics Certification by Country
Wireless links that carry data through the air with laser or infrared light instead of radio.
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 → |
| Yemen | MTIT | Allowed, approval required | – | 4–8 weeks | Requirements → |
| Mexico | CRT | Allowed, approval required | – | NOM: 3-5 weeks. CRT: 20 business days. | Requirements → |
| Australia | ACMA | Allowed, approval required | – | 5 business days | Requirements → |
| Argentina | ENACOM | Allowed, approval required | – | 12-14 weeks | Requirements → |
| Brazil | ANATEL | Allowed, approval required | – | 8–12 weeks | Requirements → |
| India | WPC ETA and TEC MTCTE | Allowed, approval required | – | WPC ETA certification is around 1 to 2 weeks. TEC MTCTE certification takes around 8-12 weeks | Requirements → |
| Brunei | AITI | Allowed, approval required | – | 2 weeks | Requirements → |
| Cambodia | TRC | Allowed, approval required | – | 15 working days | Requirements → |
| Indonesia | DJID | Allowed, approval required | – | Local Testing around 5 weeks and Paperwork is about 3-5 week. | Requirements → |
| Laos | MTC | Allowed, approval required | – | Paperwork: 10 working days. Local Testing: Take several additional weeks | Requirements → |
| Malaysia | SIRIM | Allowed, approval required | – | Paperwork about 2weeks. Local testing approximately 4 to 6 weeks. | Requirements → |
| Philippines | NTC | Allowed, approval required | – | 20-25 business days | Requirements → |
| Singapore | IMDA | Allowed, approval required | – | 3 days (M2M: 2–3 months) | Requirements → |
| Thailand | NBTC | Allowed, approval required | – | 4–8 weeks | Requirements → |
| Vietnam | MoST | Allowed, approval required | – | 5–6 weeks | Requirements → |
Topics
Pros and cons
- 5 Key Advantages and Disadvantages of Free Space OpticsThe advantages and disadvantages of Free Space Optics include large bandwidth capacity, high data rates, flexibility, weather sensitivity, and…
Regulation updates
- Free Space Optics Testing Standard (Decree No. 43 Tahun 2025)KOMDIGI has established Free Space Optics testing standards to ensure that these devices are safe, efficient, and do not interfere with each other.
See also
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