[2025-Q2] GCF Certification Requirements Update
In 2025Q2, the GCF released the new version v3.97.0 of GCF-CC.
GCF-CC v3.97.0 will take effect on May 9, 2025, and will be mandatory on August 19, 2025 (GCF-CC v3.96.0 will be valid until August 18 2025).
The key updates are as follows:
1. Add section 9.2.2.6 to support RTT (Real Time Text) over 5G or 4G for the product, and the corresponding field test shall be performed;
Annex E, regarding the transition period of RTO, the corresponding WI-288-IPCAN notes the transition time;
In Annex F, part of the content is corrected;
2. Update related to Annex F documents:
F2 Declaration Summary
a. Add 5G NR FR1 power class 2 for DL Carrier Aggregation with 1UL Component Carrier of information corresponding to support band;
b. Add information to mandatory Supports RTT (Real Time Text) for 4G and / or 5G.
F4.4 removes a USIM test case;
F4.9 Change the reference standard number to 3 GPP TS 37.579-2 / 3 GPP TS 37.579-6 / 3 GPP TS 37.579-7;
F5.2 Field Trials New test cases related to RTT (Real Time Text);
3. Update of the Annex H documents:
In Annex H.3.7, list of test cases for 5G NR SA HPUE DL CA with 1 UL CC;
4. Update of the Annex J documents:
Deleted and corrected for section test cases.
BTL is a GCF accredited laboratory, which can provide GCF testing and certification services for related mobile cellular products, and we will continue to pay attention to and update the latest developments and requirements related to GCF certification, and welcome the attention and consultation of manufacturers.
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