Department of Communications

Technical Rules 2018

Technical Rules 2018 were cited and came into force in exercising of powers conferred by section 78 of the Communications Act 2015. 

The following radio equipment among others,  are required by the Technical Rule 2018 to be type-approved prior to being marketed for use in Tonga, or sold, or otherwise supplied for use in Tonga:

• cellular mobile terminals

• cellular base stations

• cellular repeater stations

• wireless microphones

• emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRB)

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Through application, the application shall clearly describe the radio equipment or devices with key specifications including the manufacture of the equipment/device, model number and clearly identify and provide evidence of technical standards and conformity of certifications the equipment/device have obtained. 

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These certifications include but not limited to the following:

• CE marking

• FCC Declaration of Conformity

• CCC mark

• KCC mark

• VCCI mark, and/or

• BSMI mark

The processing of an application takes approximately 3 - 5 working days before granting a certificate. 

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For more information, contact us or simply download the Technical Rules 2018 here.

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