Singapore: IMDA announces migration of Equipment Registration to a new licensing portal.
On Nov 20th, IMDA Singapore announced the migration of the current platform to the new GoBusiness portal. Please consider the following At this moment, there is uncertainty on how the platform will work after Dec 6th. Please note on the key actions before Nov 25th to avoid having your registrations canceled. Please reach out if […]
Singapore: IMDA opens public consultation on Cellular Mobile Terminal Technical Standards
Singapore’s Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) has released updates to its technical specifications for Cellular Mobile Terminals (CMT), effective in 2024. The key changes include updates to RF EMF safety standards, requiring compliance with IEC/EN 62209-1528 from October 2025. Additionally, CMT manufacturers must include Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) or power density information in user manuals. […]
Singapore: IMDA is open to comments on the proposed VoLTE Requirements for Mobile Terminals.
IMDA is open to comments regarding the latest publication on Aug 2023, for the cessation of 3G-only devices and non-VoLTE capable mobile devices. IMDA proposes dealers who are importing mobile phones for sale in Singapore will need to ensure that the mobile phones comply with: Comments on this proposal are open until Jan 31st via […]
Singapore – CPSO clarifies the certification requirements for AC adaptors that can deliver more than 100W to connected equipment
On September 7th 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Office from Singapore, has released the Circular CPSO-070923-11, in which provide clarity on the testing and certification requirements for AC adaptors that can deliver more than 100W of power (>100W), under IEC 62368-1. Currently, AC adaptors, including those that can deliver >100W to connected equipment, are classified […]
Singapore – IMDA Updates Technical Guidelines for Short Range Devices, 2023
This specification outlines the essential technical requirements for Short-range Radio-communication Devices (SRDs) to function within authorized frequency bands, adhere to specified output power levels, and operate under restricted conditions, as detailed in Table 1. The specification facilitates the non-exclusive sharing of spectrum by SRDs, employing various technical usage conditions and spectrum access mechanisms like duty […]
SINGAPORE – IMDA announces cessations related to 3G equipments
IMDA announces the cessation of equipment registration and sales of 3G-only mobile terminals and Non-VoLTE capable mobile/smart phones. Please refer to the below timeline and events to consider for the process of cessation defined by IMDA From July 26th, 2023 – When selling 3G-Only devices, suppliers must advise customers that 3G services will cease from […]
SINGAPORE: IMDA Announces Draft of Technical Specifications for Short-Range Devices
On June 30th, IMDA published the latest Draft of Technical Specifications for Short Range Devices. IMDA has included specifications related to the 6GHz band in this latest update. All views and comments should be submitted in soft copies (Microsoft Word or PDF Format) to Telecoms_Standards@imda.gov.sg by 12 noon of the closing date, July 18th. Please be informed […]
SINGAPORE: New Spectrum for WiFi 6E and Welcoming of New Devices With This Technology
On May 12th, 2023, The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore, published their intent to allocate more radio frequency spectrum to facilitate advanced Wi-Fi connectivity in Singapore, through the allocation of 500 MHz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi use (i.e., 5,925 – 6,425 MHz) IMDA is committed to meeting the […]
SINGAPORE: Public Consultation on Proposed Allocation of 6 GHz Band
On 14 February 2023, IMDA Singapore published a consultation document on the proposal for the allocation of a 6 GHz Band. The consultation will end on 14 March 2023: IMDA proposes to allocate the lower 500 MHz of the 6 GHz band (5,925 MHz – 6,425 MHz, for RLAN / Wi-Fi use). With upper 700 […]
SINGAPORE: Technical Specifications and Security Requirements to Guard Against Network Storms for Cellular Devices
The IMDA published the new technical specifications and requirements for cellular devices. This specification defines the minimum technical security requirements for the design and management of Devices implemented on cellular networks to better safeguard communication networks from security threats in the area of connection efficiency. It also sets out to minimize the vulnerability of the […]