The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has officially terminating type approval and importation for 2G and 3G in Thailand.
The notice of terminating type approval and importation for 2G and 3G in Thailand was announced on June 9, 2025.
The regulations related to terminating type approval and importation for 2G and 3G in Thailand are effective from June 30, 2025.
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The Impact of Terminating Type Approval and Importation for 2G and 3G in Thailand
The terminating type approval and importation for 2G and 3G in Thailand naturally affects all new products that have only 2G or 3G equipment.
As a result of the regulation, new 2G or 3G equipment must be compatible with 4G or higher technology. Therefore, for equipment using only 2G and 3G, NBTC will issue type approval certificates (i.e. class B) until June 30, 2025. After that date, type approval certificates for 2G and 3G-only equipment will no longer be issued.
The NBTC will also still allow the import of 2G and 3G-only equipment until June 30, 2025. Moreover, on the same date, authorization for self-labeling and label purchase for 2G and 3G special equipment will be discontinued.
The Important Thing about the Changing Regulation
The regulation to terminating type approval and importation for 2G and 3G in Thailand aims to optimize spectrum utilization and pave the way for widespread 5G adoption. NBTC also aims to help mobile operators manage network capacity more efficiently.
Related to this, there is of course something to note for importers or manufacturers who want to market their 2G or 3G products to Thailand. Equipment with 2G or 3G that is used in conjunction with other mobile technologies, such as 4G or 5G, NBTC certification will still be issued according to type approval as usual.
However, equipment previously certified as 2G or 3G only for the Thai market or for Thai users can still be sold/used in the market.
This regulation to end type approval and import for 2G and 3G special equipment in Thailand only applies to new models or products to be imported after June 30, 2025.
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