Indonesia Renames Regulatory Body and Makes Sweeping Changes to Telecom Regulations

On January 10, 2025, Indonesia officially rebranded its telecommunications authority following a ministerial reorganization. The former SDPPI (Directorate General of Posts and Information Technology) is now known as DJID (Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure) under the new KOMDIGI (Ministry of Communication and Digitals).

Just days later, on January 15, KOMDIGI issued Regulation No. 13/2025, establishing a framework for recognizing foreign test laboratories. This regulation enables international labs to be acknowledged as valid testing bodies for equipment requiring type approval in Indonesia. It supports the certification process under DJID and ensures compliance with national technical standards.

These developments follow an October 2024 government reshuffle that replaced KOMINFO with KOMDIGI. Additional changes in the telecommunications sector are expected throughout the year.

Key Implications for Telecom Certification

• The format of new certificate numbers will reflect the new entity, changing from XXXX/SDPPI/20XX to XXXX/DJID/20XX
• Existing SDPPI certificates remain valid until further notice
• Technical regulations previously issued by SDPPI are still valid, although new draft regulations are underway
  

Foreign Lab Recognition Update: Regulation No. 13/2025

KOMDIGI’s latest regulation includes an updated list of approved foreign labs, effective from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. These are categorized into HKT (mobile phones, PDAs, tablets) and non-HKT (other products).

The following Nemko labs are listed under the non-HKT category:

• #53: Nemko Canada Inc. (3 locations) – Safety, RF, and EMC
• #54: Nemko Norway (Kjeller) – Safety, RF, and EMC
• #55: Nemko Norway (Lysaker) – Safety, RF, and EMC
• #56: Nemko Korea – Safety, RF, and EMC
• #57: Nemko Taiwan – Safety only
  

These approvals allow the listed labs to conduct safety, RF, and EMC testing for non-HKT product certification. The full regulation is expected to be published soon on KOMDIGI’s website.

New RLAN Technical Regulation Issued: Wi-Fi 6E/7 and 60 GHz Now Included

On January 15, 2025, KOMDIGI issued Decree No. 12 of 2025 updating the RLAN technical standards and class license spectrum allocations. Key updates include:

New frequency bands:

• 5925–6425 MHz (Wi-Fi 6E/7)
• 57–64 GHz (60 GHz RLAN)

• Both domestic and recognized foreign lab reports are accepted for certification
• Legacy reports (based on PERDIRJEN SDPPI No. 02/2019) remain valid for 2.4G/5G submissions for six months
• For Wi-Fi 6E/7, only test reports from the Indonesian government lab (BBPPT) are accepted for the first 12 months after implementation

These changes underscore Indonesia’s commitment to modernizing its telecom framework and keeping pace with international technology standards.

New Rules for Free-to-Use Radio Frequencies

On February 7, 2025, the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID) announced updates to regulations around radio frequencies. The change allows certain radio frequencies to be used freely without the need for a special license or permission.

New Frequency Bands

The updated rule includes new bands of frequency that can be used for specific technologies, including:

• RLAN (Wi-Fi networks): 5925–6425 MHz (with bigger channels for faster speeds)
• SRD (Short Range Devices)
  • 315–405 kHz
  • 1700–1800 kHz
  • 6765–6795 kHz
  • 5925–6425 MHz
    

The new regulation applies to the following communication technologies, including:

• Wi-Fi-like networks (RLAN)
• Low-power, wide-area networks (LPWAN)
• Short-range devices (SRD)
• Mobile phones and wireless networks (IMT)
• Private mobile radio systems (like walkie-talkies)

New WPT Technical Regulation

On February 25, 2025 the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID) issued a new technical regulation, updating the standards for Wireless Power Transmission (WPT). This regulation replaces the WPT provisions previously included in SDPPI SRD Regulation No 260 TAHUN 2024.

Frequency Spectrum

WPT operates in the following frequency bands:

• 100–148.5 kHz
• 315–405 kHz
• 1700–1800 kHz
• 6765–6795 kHz
• 13,553–13,567 MHz

Antenna Requirements

WPT systems must use built-in antennas instead of external ones.

Equipment Classification

WPT devices must be classified as one of the following:

• Fixed (stationary) equipment
• Vehicular equipment (for vehicles)
• Portable equipment (for personal use)

Navigating Indonesia’s New Telecom Rules with Nemko

Nemko is ready to assist you in navigating Indonesia’s updated telecom regulations:

• Multiple Nemko labs are now officially recognized under KOMDIGI’s latest regulation
• Nemko-issued test reports remain valid for type approval applications
• Our experts offer guidance on certificate formatting, updated test requirements, and upcoming regulatory changes

We’re actively monitoring these developments as they unfold. For the latest updates—or to begin your compliance process—contact Nemko today.