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Wi-Fi Certification by Country
Wireless local area networking based on IEEE 802.11, used in the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands.
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 → |
| 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 → |
Technologies in this group
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHzWi-Fi operating in the 2.4 GHz band, the most widely permitted band for wireless LAN.
- Wi-Fi 5 GHzWi-Fi operating in the 5 GHz band, where channel availability and indoor-only rules differ by country.
- Wi-Fi 6E (6 GHz)Wi-Fi 6E extends Wi-Fi into the 6 GHz band, which each country opens in full, in part or not at all.
- Wi-Fi 7The newest Wi-Fi generation (IEEE 802.11be), with wider channels and multi-link operation across bands.
Topics
Basics
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Comparisons
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Regulation updates
- Brazil’s New 6 GHz Wi-Fi Rules: ANATEL Spectrum Changes & ComplianceBrazil’s ANATEL has issued Act No. 10,400/2026, updating 6 GHz Wi-Fi regulations by narrowing the authorized frequency range to 5925–6425 MHz. The…
- India: Draft of Equipment Operating in 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz BandsTelecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India released a draft of equipment operating in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands.
- India WPC Releases New Regulation for Lower 6 GHz BandOn January 20, 2026, India, issued new regulation for lower 6 GHz band. That is valid for low-power and very-low power wireless system.
- Vietnam: MoST Publishes Technical Standard QCVN 136:2025/BKHCN for the 6 GHz Frequency BandVietnam, through the MoST, has issued technical standard QCVN 136:2025/BKHCN for the 6 GHz Frequency Band.
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