Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has announced several changes to the country’s telecommunications equipment registration framework. These Singapore IMDA updates affect residential gateways, eSIM-enabled products, cellular mobile terminals, IoT equipment, and M2M devices.
Overall, the changes combine new technical requirements with updates to the registration process. Therefore, manufacturers, suppliers, and compliance teams should review the applicable specifications and transition dates when planning new registrations or maintaining existing product portfolios in Singapore.
Singapore IMDA Updates for Residential Gateways
One of the main changes concerns residential gateways and the implementation of IMDA TS RG-SEC Issue 2. Registration under RG-SEC Issue 1 remains available until December 7, 2026. However, from December 8, 2026, new residential gateway models must comply with Issue 2 when being registered.
Existing models registered before the transition may continue to be sold during the transition period. Nevertheless, by December 31, 2027, all residential gateways sold for local use in Singapore must comply with RG-SEC Issue 2. As a result, models that remain non-compliant must cease local sales, and their registrations will be removed from IMDA’s equipment registration records.
New eUICC Requirements for eSIM Equipment
IMDA is also introducing new eUICC technical specifications for equipment supporting eSIM functionality. Specifically, the requirements distinguish between Consumer Devices and M2M Devices.
Applicants registering eSIM-enabled equipment must select the applicable eUICC specification in the online application. In addition, they must demonstrate compliance with the corresponding IMDA technical specification. Therefore, compliance teams should determine the applicable eUICC category before preparing registration documentation.
Cellular, IoT and M2M Registration Changes
For cellular mobile terminals, IMDA reiterated the requirement under Section 5.2.3 of IMDA TS CMT that 2G connectivity must be disabled by default. Consequently, registrations for non-compliant handsets will be removed after December 31, 2026.
Additionally, eligible NB-IoT and CAT-M equipment may be registered through the Simplified Equipment Registration (SER) scheme. Meanwhile, M2M equipment using either local or overseas SIM cards can be filed online through the applicable registration portal.
Bands 26 and 28 are now selectable in cellular mobile terminal applications. Moreover, applications involving Band 26 must be supported by FCC Part 22H and Part 90S laboratory test reports.
Finally, companies managing telecommunications equipment registrations in Singapore should review affected portfolios against the applicable deadlines and documentation requirements. Entirety’s Product Certification Service supports manufacturers and compliance teams navigating certification and market access requirements across global markets.
Impact Assessment
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Technical Standards?
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Type Approval & Market Access?
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Imports, Customs, Trade, or Market Surveillance?
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Spectrum Management?
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