The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) issued Circular No. 28/2021/TT-BTTTT dated 31st December 2021 promulgated National Technical Regulations No. QCVN 129:2021/BTTTT on Non-Standalone 5G User Equipment – Radio Access. The standard specifies technical requirements for Non-Standalone 5G User Equipment – Radio Access.
The standard specifies technical requirements of radio access for Non-standalone 5G user equipment that operates on the whole combination of spectrum bands. The combined set includes n77 and n78 bands shall be ready and activated after the bands are planned in Vietnam. The standards will take effect from 01st July 2022.
Type Approval impacted? Yes, it is mandatory to certify Non-Standalone 5G user equipment.
Spectrum Impacted: No
Imports Impacted: Yes, Non-standalone 5G user equipment shall have to be certified against QCVN 129:2021/BTTTT prior importing into Vietnam
Standards Impacted: No
Product Impact: Mobile Phone, Telecom/Terminal Equipment