Tonga – Type Approval Guidelines Issued

Tonga’s Ministry of Information & Communication (MIC) issued an Official Guideline requiring all communication equipment with radio or satellite technology to be type approved by MIC prior to being imported and marketed for use in Tonga.

The following equipment is exempted from the requirement:

Laptops, personal computers, tablets, and car radios with short range radio technology such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth,Digital displays or LCD screens for digital cameras, printers, car audios.
Receiver-only radio equipment intended to be used solely for the reception of sound (radio) and terrestrial TV broadcasting services, including satellite dishes and aerials.
Short range (50 meters) infrared remote control equipment, including TV remote controls, toys, car door openers, garage door openers, etc.
Terminal equipment used by licensed radio amateurs for personal use.