The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Jordan has issued draft 2025 regulations outlining how telecom devices can be imported, approved, used, and sold. Based on Telecom Law No. 13 of 1995, the draft will take effect once published in the Official Gazette. Public and industry feedback is now invited.

The draft rules aim to simplify telecom equipment imports, enhance safety and quality, support innovation, and protect public networks from interference. Type approval is now directly tied to frequency licensing, making sure all radio equipment meets national spectrum rules. Government agencies and exempted parties are not subject to these procedures' associated fees.

 What Devices Are Covered?

The draft applies to many types of telecom equipment, including:

• Wired devices (like phones and cables),

• Short-range and long-range radio devices (like Wi-Fi or walkie-talkies),

• High-power radio equipment (needs special licenses),

• Telecom network infrastructure devices (like switches and routers).

Type and Entry Approval Requirements:

To obtain type approval, applicants must submit a valid business license, a Declaration of Conformity (DoC), accredited test reports (such as radio, EMC, and safety), a GSMA IMEI certificate for mobile phones, and clear photos and technical data sheets of the device.

Each model must be approved individually, with approvals valid for two years. Type approval does not always guarantee entry approval—while some devices are automatically cleared for import once approved, others, such as high-power radio equipment, still require separate entry approval.

Research, Testing, and Temporary Use:

TRC allows temporary import (up to 6 months) for:

• Research and development (R&D),

• Technical testing,

• Non-commercial use.

Eligible groups include:

• Licensed telecom companies,

• Universities,

• Tech incubators.

They can import up to 30 units per model, and only low-power or terminal devices.

Personal Use Devices:

People can import telecom devices for personal use without type approval or fees, as long as they meet TRC standards. Limits apply to how many items you can bring each year.

Examples:

• 6 mobile phones

• 2 smartwatches

• 10 low-power security devices

• 2 Wi-Fi routers, access points, or switches

• 3 audio or conference systems

Institutional Exemptions:

Government agencies, NGOs, and embassies can import telecom equipment without type approval or fees, if they follow technical rules and get any extra licenses needed.

Refurbished Device Conditions:

Used or refurbished telecom devices are allowed if they are repaired by the original manufacturer or an authorized party, clearly labeled as “refurbished,” and come with a minimum one-year warranty.

Prohibited and Non-Compliant Devices:

Devices that interfere with telecom networks, unauthorized signal boosters, and cloud-based devices that do not comply with local regulations are prohibited. Any equipment imported without the necessary approvals must be either destroyed or re-exported at the importer’s expense. If the issue is not resolved within six months, the TRC may confiscate the devices.

What’s Being Repealed?

These older instructions will be cancelled:

• 2005 rules for VoIP devices,

• 2007 rules for wired network equipment and temporary entries.

TRC is encouraging businesses, importers, and the public to share their comments before the rules are officially adopted by submitting you comments in print with a cover letter addressed to the CEO at the Commission's office, and also upload a copy via the Tawasal website before 29 June 2025.

For more information about Jordan TRC, please reach out to our team at info@nanotechsol.com.