PTA has expanded 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 (PC) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
Items 1-7 were previously exempted. Item 8 is new to this list.