As we already know, in 2024 DJID has made some remarkable technical regulations update for Indonesia type approval requirements. Through these changes we can see that right now Indonesian has allowed the use of several new technology and adding more frequency bands to the current one. So, let’s take a look the detail updates of each technical regulations change in 2024.
Technical regulation for Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
In March 2024, DJID has introduced a SAR technical regulation that applies for smartphones and computer tablets only. However, previously in July 2023, DJID also has conducted socialization regarding their plan about SAR testing requirement in Indonesia, especially for wearable devices.
Through this SAR regulation we can see that DJID application for smartphones and computer tablets must start to submit a SAR test declaration from BBPPT lab on 1 April 2024. SAR requirement has been implemented since last year, which are basically carried out in two stages, as follows:
| Equipment type | Body Part | Implementation Date |
| Smartphone and computer tablet | Head | 1st April 2024 |
| Smartphone and computer tablet | Torso/body and limb | 1st August 2024 |
New regulation for certification of telecommunication equipment in Indonesia
In May 2024, DJID has introduced a new regulation related to the process of certification of telecommunication device and/or equipment. This new regulation will replace the regulation of PERMEN KOMINFO No. 16 Year 2018. Basically on this regulation we can see that there are several new things compare to the previous one. Below are some of the significant changes you need to know.
- Submission of variant models are allowed as long as the device only has one RF feature with maximum transmit power <10 mWatt, under one brand name, and come from the same origin country.
- Right now the revision against the changes in company name and address are totally free. Applicant can just submit it automatically through the system, and the revised certificate will also automatically issue.
- The changes on labelling requirement and installation.
- Test reports for HKT (Handphone, Handheld computer, and Tablet) is issued no more than 5 years.
Technical regulation for Short Range Device (SRD)
In May 2024, DJID has introduced a new technical regulation related to SRD technology category. This new regulation has replaced the regulation of PERDIRJEN DJID No. 161 Year 2019. Compared to previous regulation, there are several new technologies and more frequency bands options in this new regulation, which are grouped into 10 categories as follows:
| KEPMEN KOMINFO No. 260 Year 2024 | What is new? |
| Bluetooth | Adding FCC standard |
| NFC | Adding EN 300 330 |
| RFID | Adding new frequency band of 433MHz and 2.4GHz |
| Ultra Wide Band (UWB) | New category in SRD |
| WPAN | Adding new frequency band of 314MHz, 433MHz and 920MHz |
| Cordless Telephone | New category in SRD |
| Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) | New category in SRD |
| Intelligent Transport System | New category in SRD |
| Low Power | No significant changes |
| Non-specified SRD | Adding several new frequency bands and allocation of use for the frequency |
Technical regulation for 4G LTE and 5G NR technology
In August 2024, DJID has introduced a new technical regulation for 4G LTE and 5G NR technology. This new regulation has replaced the regulation of PERMEN KOMINFO No. 13 Year 2021. The significant by issuing this new regulation is right now Indonesia open several new cellular bands, as follows:
4G LTE subscriber and base station
| Operating Band | Uplink | Downlink | Mode Duplex |
| B1 | 1920 – 1980 MHz | 2110 – 2170 MHz | FDD |
| B3 | 1710 – 1785 MHz | 1805 – 1880 MHz | FDD |
| B5 | 824 – 849 MHz | 869 – 894 MHz | FDD |
| B8 | 880 – 915 MHz | 925 – 960 MHz | FDD |
| B28 | 703 – 748 MHz | 758 – 803 MHz | FDD |
| B31 | 452.5 – 457.5 MHz | 462.5 – 467.5 MHz | FDD |
| B40 | 2300 – 2400 MHz | 2300 – 2400 MHz | TDD |
5G NR subscriber and base station
| Operating Band | Uplink | Downlink | Mode Duplex |
| n1 | 1920 – 1980 MHz | 2110 – 2170 MHz | FDD |
| n3 | 1710 – 1785 MHz | 1805 – 1880 MHz | FDD |
| n5 | 824 – 849 MHz | 869 – 894 MHz | FDD |
| n8 | 880 – 915 MHz | 925 – 960 MHz | FDD |
| n28 | 703 – 748 MHz | 758 – 803 MHz | FDD |
| n40 | 2300 – 2400 MHz | 2300 – 2400 MHz | TDD |
Hopefully by allowing new technologies and adding more frequency bands can make Indonesia become more appalling market for manufacturers.
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