Telecommunications devices continue to evolve in line with global market developments. However, devices such as mobile phones, routers, Internet of Things (IoT) modules, and modern short-range devices cannot be marketed indiscriminately in all countries.
To market devices in the global market, they must undergo telecom type approval. This is a kind of access to bring devices into each country. Obtaining access means that the product meets the applicable technical, safety, and spectrum usage standards.
Each country has different regulations for telecommunications equipment. Therefore, manufacturers, distributors, and importers need to understand all telecom type approvals in each country for the smooth trading of products in the international market.
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What Is Telecom Type Approval?
Telecom type approval is a certification process that manufacturers must undergo to meet technical, safety, and radio frequency compatibility standards. The purpose is to enable the use, trade, and import of devices into a country.
Every device that uses radio frequencies must undergo this certification. This is to ensure that the device is safe to use and does not interfere with existing networks.
Some types of telecommunications type approval in Asia:
- Indonesia: DJID Certification
- Malaysia: SIRIM Certification
- Thailand: NBTC Certification
- Singapore: IMDA Certification
- Philippines: NTC Certification
- Vietnam: MoST Certification
- Cambodia: TRC Certification
- India: WPC ETA and TEC MTCTE Certification
In addition to the Asian market, Dimulti also opens up opportunities to provide telecommunications type approval certification services in the international market. This way, it does not limit the company’s opportunities go global.
Telecom Products Requiring Certification
The following are some examples of common products that require telecom type approval:
- Smartphones, tablets, and laptops with wireless modules
- Gateways
- Routers
- Modems
- Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)
- IoT devices that use cellular / WiFi / Bluetooth networks
- RFID, NFC, LPWAN devices
- Smart meters
- Telematics units
- Short-range devices
- Terminal equipment
Required Testing
To obtain telecom type approval certification, testing is required. This stage ensures that every device that uses radio frequencies complies with applicable restrictions, is safe to use, and does not interfere with other devices.
Some of the laboratory tests that need to be performed include:
- Radio Frequency (RF) Testing: The process of evaluating wireless signal transmission.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing: The process of testing devices to ensure they do not interfere with other devices.
- Electrical Safety Testing: The process of ensuring devices are safe to use.
- Laser Safety Testing: The process of testing laser-based devices.
- Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Testing: The process of evaluating RF energy exposure to humans.
Product Compliance Services
To enter the global market, you need the right partner. Dimulti, as a product compliance service, is ready to help meet your needs.
With our team of experienced experts, we will help you manage all aspects of the compliance certification process. Here are the services we provide:
- Identifying applicable standards
- Monitoring regulatory changes
- Reviewing technical documents
- Preparing application documents
- Managing communication with regulators
- Recommending design changes if necessary
- Assistance with model/variant changes
- Arranging EMC, RF, SAR, and Safety testing in nationally and internationally accredited laboratories
- Providing local representation (if required by the destination country)
- Assistance for importers/distributors
- Certificate renewal/extension
With experience since 2008, Dimulti has extensive expertise. Not only that, but with our global network of partners, we can facilitate your global telecom type approval matters. We are ready to be the right partner for the smooth running of your certification process.
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