Circular No. 22/2015/TT-BTTTT promulgates the "National Technical Regulation on GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment"

Circular No. 22/2015/TT-BTTTT promulgates the National Technical Regulation on GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment, replacing the previous version. The Circular takes effect from March 1, 2016.

Document No.22/2015/TT-BTTTT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Science and Technology
Signed byNguyễn Bắc Son — Bộ trưởng
Updated24/06/2026
SectorInformation and Communications
FieldScience and Technology
Issued date17/08/2015
Effective date01/09/2016
Expiry date01/07/2021
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 22/2015/TT-BTTTT promulgates the National Technical Regulation on GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment, replacing the previous version. The Circular takes effect from March 1, 2016.

Key points

  • GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment → must comply with the National Technical Regulation on GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment (QCVN 12:2015/BTTTT).
  • This Circular takes effect from March 1, 2016 and replaces QCVN 12:2010/BTTTT.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring the quality and safety of mobile devices, enhancing the efficiency of telecommunications services.
  • Negative impact: May increase production and import costs for mobile devices.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the National Technical Regulation on GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment promulgated?

The National Technical Regulation on GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment (QCVN 12:2015/BTTTT) was promulgated on August 17, 2015.

When does this Circular take effect?

Circular No. 22/2015/TT-BTTTT takes effect from March 1, 2016.

Which technical regulation does the National Technical Regulation on GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment replace?

This Circular replaces the National Technical Regulation on GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment (Phase 2 and 2+), designated as QCVN 12:2010/BTTTT.

What technical regulation must GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment comply with?

GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment must comply with the National Technical Regulation on GSM Mobile Terminal Equipment (QCVN 12:2015/BTTTT).

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Circular?

The Director of the Office, Heads of the 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 relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 22/2015/TT-BTTTT
HA NOI, AUGUST 17, 2015

CIRCULAR

ISSUING NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON MOBILE TERMINAL EQUIPMENT FOR GSM MOBILE INFORMATION SERVICES

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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;

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;

Based on Decree No. 132/2013/ND-CP dated October 16, 2013 of the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Information and Communications;

Pursuant to the proposal of the Director of the Science and Technology Department,

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ISSUES THIS CIRCULAR TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON MOBILE TERMINAL EQUIPMENT FOR GSM MOBILE INFORMATION SERVICES.

Article 1. ATTACHED HERETO ARE THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON MOBILE TERMINAL EQUIPMENT FOR GSM MOBILE INFORMATION SERVICES (QCVN 12:2015/BTTTT).

Article 2. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM MARCH 1, 2016 AND REPLACE THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON GSM MOBILE PHONES (PHASE 2 AND 2+), DESIGNATED AS QCVN 12:2010/BTTTT, ISSUED ALONG WITH CIRCULAR NO. 18/2010/TT-BTTTT DATED JULY 30, 2010 BY THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS.

Article 3. THE HEAD OF THE OFFICE, DIRECTORS OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, HEADS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND UNITS UNDER THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS, DIRECTORS OF PROVINCE AND CITY INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS BOARDS UNDER THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, AND ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Bac Son

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