Circular No. 20/2023/TT-BTTTT promulgates the "National Technical Regulations on Ground Mobile Terminal Equipment - Radio Access Part"

Circular No. 20/2023/TT-BTTTT promulgates the National Technical Regulations on Ground Mobile Terminal Equipment - Radio Access Part, to be effective from February 15, 2024. Equipment must comply with new regulations from July 1, 2024.

Document No.20/2023/TT-BTTTT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Science and Technology
Signed byNguyễn Mạnh Hùng — Bộ trưởng
Updated23/06/2026
SectorInformation and Communications
FieldScience and TechnologyRadio FrequencyTelecommunications
Issued date31/12/2023
Effective date15/02/2024
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 20/2023/TT-BTTTT promulgates the National Technical Regulations on Ground Mobile Terminal Equipment - Radio Access Part, to be effective from February 15, 2024. Equipment must comply with new regulations from July 1, 2024.

Scope of application

Enterprises, organizations, and individuals producing and importing ground mobile terminal equipment.

Key points

  • Enterprises, organizations, and individuals producing and importing equipment must comply with the National Technical Regulations QCVN 117:2023/BTTTT from February 15, 2024.
  • Imported and domestically produced ground mobile terminal equipment must comply with the provisions of QCVN 117:2023/BTTTT from July 1, 2024.
  • Enterprises, organizations, and individuals may choose to apply either QCVN 117:2020/BTTTT or QCVN 117:2023/BTTTT during the period from February 15, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
  • This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2024 and replaces Circular No. 43/2020/TT-BTTTT.
  • Encouraging enterprises, organizations, and individuals to apply the new regulations immediately upon the Circular taking effect.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring the quality and safety of mobile devices, enhancing the efficiency of telecommunications services.
  • Negative impact: Production and import costs for equipment may increase due to compliance with new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2024.

What should enterprises and organizations do to comply with the new regulations?

Enterprises and organizations producing and importing ground mobile terminal equipment must comply with the provisions of QCVN 117:2023/BTTTT from February 15, 2024.

What is the transition period from the old standard to the new standard?

Enterprises and organizations may choose to apply either QCVN 117:2020/BTTTT or QCVN 117:2023/BTTTT during the period from February 15, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

When must equipment comply with new regulations?

Imported and domestically produced ground mobile terminal equipment must comply with the provisions of QCVN 117:2023/BTTTT from July 1, 2024.

Which circular does this replace?

This Circular replaces Circular No. 43/2020/TT-BTTTT.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
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Number: 20/2023/TT-BTTTT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

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Hanoi, December 29, 2023

CIRCULAR

Issuing "National Technical Regulations on Ground Mobile Terminal Equipment - Access Radio Part"
movement of the ground - Part radio access”

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Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

Pursuant to the Law on Telecommunications dated November 23, 2009;

Pursuant to the Law on Radio Frequency dated November 23, 2009 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Radio Frequency dated November 9, 2022;

WHEREAS, Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations;

Pursuant to Decree No. 78/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 16, 2018 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;

Pursuant to Decree No. 48/2022/NĐ-CP dated July 26, 2022 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Information and Communications;

At the proposal of the Minister of Science and Technology,

The Minister of Information and Communications issues this Circular stipulating National Technical Regulations on Ground Mobile Terminal Equipment - Access Radio Part.

Article 1. Issued together with this Circular are the National Technical Regulations on Ground Mobile Terminal Equipment - Access Radio Part (QCVN 117:2023/BTTTT).

Article 2. Effective Date

1. This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2024.

2. Circular No. 43/2020/TT-BTTTT dated December 31, 2020 of the Minister of Information and Communications issuing "National Technical Regulations on Ground Mobile Terminal Equipment - Access Radio Part" shall cease to be implemented according to the application timeline set forth in Article 3 of this Circular.

Article 3. Implementation Schedule

1. As of July 1, 2024, imported and domestically produced ground mobile terminal equipment must comply with the provisions of QCVN 117:2023/BTTTT before being circulated in the market.

2. Enterprises, organizations, and individuals may choose to apply either QCVN 117:2020/BTTTT or QCVN 117:2023/BTTTT for ground mobile terminal equipment from February 15, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

3. It is encouraged that enterprises, organizations, and individuals producing and importing ground mobile terminal equipment apply the provisions of QCVN 117:2023/BTTTT from the date this Circular takes effect.

Article 4. Organization of Implementation

The Director of the Office, Heads of Science and Technology Department, Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Information and Communications, Directors of Provincial Departments of Information and Communications, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

Place of Receipt:
- Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers (for circulation);
- Ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, and government agencies;
- Provincial and municipal People's Committees directly under the central government;
- Provincial Departments of Information and Communications;
- Legal Documents Supervision Bureau (Ministry of Justice);
- Official Gazette, Government Electronic Portal;
- Ministry of Information and Communications: Ministers, Deputy Ministers, agencies and units under the Ministry, the Ministry's Electronic Information Portal;
- To be filed: VT, KHCN (250).

THE MINISTER







Nguyen Manh Hung

AMENDMENT 1:2025 QCVN 07:2023/BXD
ON GROUND MOBILE TERMINAL EQUIPMENT
GSM, W-CDMA, E-UTRA - ACCESS RADIO PART

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