At the beginning of 2025, Indonesia officially adopted new regulations governing the use of the 6 GHz frequency band for Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) technologies, including WiFi 6E. These regulations were introduced through the Ministry of Communication and Digital Regulation No. 2 of 2025 and Ministerial Decree No. 12 of 2025.
Under the new regulations, the government has allocated the frequency range of 5925–6452 MHz specifically for RLAN technologies. This allocation aims to meet the growing demand for faster and more reliable wireless connectivity via WiFi 6E. The regulations are supported by detailed technical standards outlined in Ministerial Decree No. 12/2025.
| NO. | RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM | MAXIMUM TRANSMIT POWER USAGE (EFFECTIVE ISOTROPIC RADIATED POWER – EIRP) | MAXIMUM BANDWIDTH PER RADIO FREQUENCY CHANNEL | DEVICE PLACEMENT |
| 6. | 5925–6425 MHz | Access Type 1: Low Power Indoor (LPI) 200 mW (23 dBm) Access Type 1: Very Low Power (VLP) 25 mW (14 dBm) | 320 MHz | Indoor use only; placement outdoors is prohibited Indoors and outdoors use |
To ensure compliance for regulations, all 6 GHz RLAN devices must meet certification requirements managed by the Directorate General of Resources and Equipment of Post and Telecommunications (SDPPI). One major requirement is the submission of a Test Report (LHU) issued by a local testing laboratory, specifically the Telecommunications Equipment Testing Center (BBPPT). If the test report comes from a foreign laboratory, it must be part of a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with Indonesia and authorized for the 6 GHz RLAN scope.
Additional document required during the certification process includes, a declaration letter specifying the device type (Low Power Indoor or Very Low Power), a declaration regarding the power supply and antenna gain, and a declaration about the telecommunications interface for RLAN devices (if not included in the test report). Applicants must also provide a software/firmware declaration according to the questions outlined in Annex V of the Ministerial Decree.
There are also important technical requirements, for instances access points, routers, and similar devices must not have a country lock feature; the device location must be fixed to Indonesia. Furthermore, Test Reports must only display frequency measurement results within Indonesia’s authorized frequency range.
Technical Operational Requirements
| FREQUENCY RANGE | TECHNICAL OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
| Access Type 1: RLAN5150-5250 MHz | Must be placed indoorsNot allowed to be placed outdoors |
| Access Type 1: RLAN5250-5350 MHz | Must be placed indoors |
| Access Type 1: RLAN2400-2483.5 MHz5725-5825 MHz | Must be placed indoors |
| Access Type 2 and Backhaul2400-2483.5 MHz5725-5825 MHz | Not allowed to be placed outdoors |
| RLAN 5925-6425 MHzLow Power Indoor (LPI) | Must be placed indoorsNot allowed to be placed outdoorsCannot be used for dronesCannot be installed in vehicles, trains, boats, or airplanesAP devices must be powered by AC, DC, or PoE cable connection. Battery use is not allowedClient devices must be powered by AC or battery and can only operate under the control of an AP |
| RLAN 5925-6425 MHzVery Low Power (VLP) | Can be placed indoorsCan be placed outdoorsCan be used in tethering modeCannot be used for dronesMust be powered by battery (DC). AC power is only allowed for battery charging |
| RLAN 57-64 GHz | Must be placed indoorsNot allowed to be placed outdoors |
During the transition period, Test Reports issued before January 15, 2025, under the previous regulation (Directorate General Regulation No. 2/2019), can still be used for certification purposes until July 15, 2025, provided that an additional report covering updated testing parameters is attached.
These regulatory changes reflect Indonesia’s commitment to advancing wireless technology and ensuring that devices operating domestically comply with the latest technical and safety standards.
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