[Thailand] NBTC to Cease Certification & Import of 2G/3G-Only Devices from June 30, 2025

Thailand NBTC to Phase Out 2G/3G-Only Devices by June 30, 2025

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand has announced that, starting June 30, 2025, type approval and importation of 2G/3G-only telecommunication devices will be discontinued. This initiative supports the country’s effort to modernize its telecom infrastructure and speed up the adoption of 4G and 5G technologies.

Key Policy Changes

• No new type approvals for devices supporting only 2G/3G networks.
• Ban on imports of 2G/3G-only devices.
• Invalidation of NBTC-issued certification marks and self-declarations for such devices.

Policy Objectives

According to NBTC, this transition is essential to:

• Improve network efficiency
• Free up spectrum resources
• Leverage the advantages of 4G/5G, including higher speeds, lower latency, greater capacity, and wider coverage

Devices supporting multiple network generations (e.g., 2G/3G/4G or 3G/4G/5G) are not affected by this regulation.

📄 Official Notification (Thai): standard.nbtc.go.th/ประกาศยุติการนำเข้าและรับรอง-2G-และ-3G.pdf.aspx

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