The Circular issued on March 31, 2025, aims to amend, and supplement certain contents of the annexes issued in conjunction with Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BTTTT of October 14, 2021, of the Minister of Information and Communications. This circular regulates the list of radio equipment exempt from licensing for the use of radio frequencies, as well as the associated technical and operational conditions.
The document is based on several laws and decrees, including the Radio Frequencies Law of 2009 and its amendment in 2022, as well as Decree No. 55/2025/NĐ-CP of March 2, 2025. Several decisions of the Prime Minister related to radio frequency spectrum planning are also mentioned.
The main amendments include changes and additions to Annexes 2, 10, and 16. These changes affect the list of license-exempt radio equipment, introducing new frequency bands and technical conditions for specific devices such as wireless chargers and wireless home networks (WLAN/RLAN). Emission limits are set for different frequency bands and conditions of use are specified for devices in indoor and outdoor environments, as well as restrictions on their use in unmanned aircraft systems (drones).
**WHO DOES THIS AFFECT? **
Therefore, the direct impact is on radio equipment manufacturers, radio device users, and government and regulatory entities.
**CONCLUSION: **
The circular has a significant impact due to the technical and operational modifications it introduces, primarily affecting manufacturers, users of radio devices, and government entities responsible for regulation and supervision.
Regulatory Impact
| Impact Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Top Priority | |
| Type Certificate | |
| Spectrum Bands | |
| Import Changes (HS Codes) | |
| Standard Changes | |
| Product Changes | |
| Label Changes |