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Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital issued Decree No. 569/2025 on December 19, 2025, establishing revised technical standards for telecommunications equipment based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) and International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (IMT-2020, or 5G) technologies. The decree replaces Decree No. 352/2024 and took effect in January 2026, introducing updated compliance requirements for safety, EMC, and RF domains while maintaining domestic content requirements of 35% for subscriber devices and 40% for base stations.
Indonesia has been systematically updating its telecommunications equipment certification framework to align with global standards and support the country's 5G network deployment. The previous regulation, Decree No. 352/2024, required updating to accommodate expanded frequency bands and refined technical parameters for modern telecommunications equipment.
Since issuing SDPPI Decision No. 36/2020, Indonesia has made significant strides in updating its certification framework for Information and Telecommunications Technology (ICT) products. Beginning January 1, 2025, DJID (formerly known as SDPPI) no longer recognizes foreign laboratory test reports for telecommunications equipment unless those labs are re-accredited under new regulations, following the expiration of Decree No. 109/2024.
Decree No. 569/2025 applies to subscriber stations, base stations, and repeaters operating on LTE and IMT-2020 technologies, including devices in the 2.6 GHz band for 5G. The regulation establishes comprehensive technical specifications covering emission limits, frequency stability, and performance parameters for cellular devices subject to certification.
The decree references updated compliance standards across three critical domains. For electrical safety, devices must comply with SNI IEC 62368-1:2014 and IEC 60950-1:2005. Electromagnetic compatibility requirements reference SNI CISPR 32:2015 and ETSI EN 301 489-52. RF testing standards include 3GPP TS 36.521-1 alongside the ETSI EN 301 908 series.
Devices must conform to specified channel bandwidths up to 20 MHz and operate within approved E-UTRA bands, including Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, and 41. All compliant subscriber devices must include a valid International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. Transmitters must meet specific benchmarks for output power, adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR), spurious emissions, and reference sensitivity levels.
The regulation mandates that equipment placed on the Indonesian market must comply with the new technical standards and obtain certification from the Ministry of Communication and Digital. Compliance is demonstrated through testing against the referenced standards and issuance of a certification certificate.
The updated standards particularly affect manufacturers of LTE and 5G equipment supporting Band 41/n41 frequencies. Products already certified under the previous regulation that support b41 (LTE) or n41 (5G) bands require re-certification under the new technical standard to maintain market access.
The regulation impacts subscriber devices including handphones, computers, tablets, routers, and telematic devices, as well as LTE base stations and repeaters. Manufacturers must ensure their products meet the expanded frequency band requirements and updated technical specifications.
Manufacturers must demonstrate compliance across safety, EMC, non-ionizing radiation, and RF performance domains. The domestic content obligations remain unchanged from previous regulations: subscriber devices must incorporate at least 35% domestic components, while LTE base stations must meet a 40% minimum threshold. Exemptions apply for base stations operating in specific paired frequency bands (452.5–457.5 MHz and 462.5–467.5 MHz).
Test reports issued prior to the decree's effective date may still be accepted provided they do not conflict with the new regulation. However, new certifications must comply with Decree No. 569/2025 from the date of application.
Decree No. 569/2025 took effect in January 2026, replacing Decree No. 352/2024. Products supporting b41 or n41 bands that were previously certified must undergo re-certification by January 19, 2026, one month after the regulation's publication date.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital enforces compliance through its certification process. Equipment that fails to meet the new standards or lacks proper certification cannot be legally placed on the Indonesian market.
Indonesia's approach to telecommunications equipment standards reflects broader regional trends in Southeast Asia toward harmonizing technical requirements with international standards while maintaining domestic content requirements. The National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) serves as the primary government body responsible for setting and managing national standards, conformity assessment, and metrology activities.
The regulation aligns Indonesia's equipment standards with global LTE and 5G norms while supporting the country's domestic manufacturing objectives through local content requirements.
Manufacturers should immediately verify certification status for all LTE and 5G products intended for the Indonesian market. Products supporting Band 41/n41 frequencies require priority attention for re-certification under the new standards.
Initiate testing against the updated technical requirements, particularly for devices operating in the expanded frequency bands. Ensure test laboratories are accredited under Indonesia's current recognition framework, as foreign laboratory reports may not be accepted without proper accreditation.
Review domestic content compliance for subscriber devices and base stations. Verify that products meet the 35% threshold for subscriber equipment and 40% for base stations, with attention to available exemptions for specific frequency bands.
Monitor enforcement bulletins from the Ministry of Communication and Digital for implementation guidance and any clarifications regarding the transition from previous standards.