PTA has reduced their list of devices that are exempt from Type Approval. This list now includes the following:
No. | Equipment Name |
1 | Networking Equipment (Switches, Firewalls, Servers, Storage Devices) |
2 | Laptops /Desktops/Personal Computer (Non-Sim based devices) |
3 | Tablet PC with Wifi only Functionality (Non-Sim based devices) |
4 | GPS only devices |
5 | Smart Watches with Bluetooth / Wi-fi functionality only (Without SIM or Tracking Features) |
The following devices were previously listed, but are no longer exempt from type approval requirements.
6 | RFID/Bluetooth/NFC devices |
7 | Wi-Fi Access Points Operating in ISM Band (2.4-2.5GHz, 5725-5.875GHz) and conform to PTA ISM Band Regulation SRO 287(I)/2016 |
8 | Low powered/short range keyless entry system/remote controls on non-interference basis |