Indonesia Strengthens Technical Standards Regulation for Telecommunications Equipment – New Rules Clarify Compliance List and Certification Requirements

November 7, 2025 – The Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia officially signed and issued Ministerial Decree No. 469 of 2025 to further regulate the telecommunications equipment market, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with both national and international technical standards. This decree clearly lists the telecommunications equipment and related devices that must comply with mandatory national technical standards, providing a clear administrative basis for relevant product regulation and certification.

Effective from the date of signing, the decree focuses on placing two major categories of products under technical standards compliance supervision:

• Category One: Pure telecommunications equipment and/or related devices
Includes wireless communication equipment (such as cellular network base stations, mobile terminals, satellite communication terminals), wired transmission equipment (such as fiber-optic communication systems, digital switching systems), signal processing and modem devices, specific frequency transceivers, and other core network hardware.

• Category Two: Other equipment or devices with telecommunications functions
Covers a wide range of products, including computing devices with built-in communication modules (such as certain tablets and laptops), smart appliances and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, industrial automation equipment with data transmission functions, security monitoring systems with communication modules, and other related devices.

The decree stipulates that any product listed in the compliance catalog must, prior to being placed on the market or put into use, undergo technical testing and certification procedures organized by the Indonesian competent authority. The document also clarifies that this technical compliance supervision does not directly affect customs classification, and determinations regarding Harmonized System (HS) codes remain under the jurisdiction of the tariff and customs authorities.

This measure is a key step in optimizing Indonesia’s telecommunications industry regulatory framework and enhancing its digital governance capabilities, reflecting the government’s ongoing emphasis on the safety and quality standards of technological products. The implementation of the new regulation is expected to accelerate manufacturers’ product compliance processes while strengthening consumer confidence in the performance and safety of telecommunications equipment.

In response to this new regulation, BTL recommends that relevant enterprises take the following actions to ensure smooth entry into the Indonesian market:

1. Plan certification early: Since the certification cycle generally takes 2–3 months, companies should start the testing process as early as possible to avoid delays in product launch schedules.

2. Conduct a compliance pre-review: Even if a product does not appear explicitly in the annex list, if it has communication functions, internal evaluation or consultation is recommended to avoid being classified under Category Two.

3. Choose qualified partners: It is crucial to work with testing laboratories recognized by Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs. BTL’s Taipei and Shanghai laboratories hold Non-HKT testing authorization from Indonesia’s DJID (formerly SDPPI), while the Dongguan laboratory possesses dual authorization for both HKT and Non-HKT testing, covering all types of telecommunications equipment certification needs.

With extensive testing experience and a professional technical team, BTL provides efficient testing and certification services that comply with Indonesian regulations, helping products enter the Indonesian market quickly. Choose BTL – let your products enter without barriers. For more information, please contact BTL’s Sales Department or International Department.