Updates on CITC technical specification

Feb 24, 2020

Changes on Specification for UMTS (3G) and LTE (4G) Handsets and Related Equipment & New Technical Specification for License-exempt LPWAN Device

1. Changes on Specification for UMTS (3G) and LTE (4G) Handsets and Related Equipment
  • All network based equipment (including mobile phones, tablets, Smart watches and mobile computer) must support all LTE bands (b1, b3, b8, b20, b28, b40, b41(2540-2640MHz) as a requirement for equipment approval and Customs clearance.
→ Pursuant to notice from CITC, this requirement has been revised for only AVL and IoT devices that must support the LTE bands (b3, b8, b20, b28) to be type approved and released by the customs, and effective from February 4, 2020.
2. New technical specification for License-exempt LPWAN device
Following table is showing information on frequency bands, maximum output power and applicable specifications that can be used: