Guidance on Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam According to QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT

The development of wireless connected devices has led to increasingly strict quality inspection needs, especially for data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz band. Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam according to QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT is an indispensable requirement to ensure products comply with technical regulations before being circulated on the Vietnam market. Correctly understanding the scope of application and testing requirements helps enterprises proactively prepare technical dossiers, minimize risks, and optimize time when launching products to the market.

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I. Status of Broadband Data Transmission Equipment Usage in Vietnam

Broadband data transmission equipment is widely used, from households and offices to production and service systems. Currently, connection devices such as mobile phones, Wi-Fi Routers, Bluetooth devices, Zigbee, or smart home sensors still utilize the 2.4 GHz band—due to its good obstacle penetration and compatibility with many popular devices. In urban areas, the larger number of devices sharing the same frequency band leads to interference and reduced transmission stability at certain times.

In parallel, the market is recording a trend of shifting to multi-band supported devices (5 GHz, 6 GHz with Wi-Fi 6/6E/7) to meet higher connection speed and capacity requirements. However, the 2.4 GHz band is still maintained to support low power consumption devices and IoT platforms that require stable connections rather than high speeds.

Due to operating in shared frequency bands and having the potential to cause interference, broadband data transmission equipment in the 2.4 GHz band must comply with the requirements in QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT. Enterprises manufacturing or importing equipment must perform Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam, obtain certification of conformity, and complete the declaration of conformity before distributing to the market.

Guidance on Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam According to QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT

II. Guidance on Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam According to QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT

1. Scope of Application

Pursuant to Circular No. 29/2025/TT-BKHCN, broadband data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz band with an Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) from 60 mW to 200 mW must meet the technical requirements of QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT when falling under one of the following HS codes:

ORD	HS Code According to Circular No. 31/2022/TT-BTC	Product Description
1	8517.62.51	Wi-Fi transmitting and receiving devices (Wi-Fi Modems, Wi-Fi routers) used in wireless local area networks in the 2.4 GHz band (frequency band from 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz) with an Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) from 60 mW to 200 mW, with or without integration of one or more of the following functions: – 5 GHz band radio access; – Terrestrial mobile communication terminals; – Fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication terminals; – Other short range radio transceivers.
2	8806.21.00 8806.22.00 8806.23.00 8806.24.00 8806.29.00	Flycams (television cameras, digital cameras, and video cameras mounted on flying devices) using remote control technology, transmitting images via spread spectrum modulated radio waves in the 5 GHz band (frequency band including 3 sub-bands: 5150 MHz to 5350 MHz, 5470 MHz to 5725 MHz, and 5725 MHz to 5850 MHz) and having an Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) from 60 mW to 200 mW.
3	8806.21.00 8806.22.00 8806.23.00 8806.24.00 8806.29.00	UAV/Drones (remotely controlled flying vehicles, which may integrate television cameras, digital cameras, and video cameras) using remote control technology, transmitting images via spread spectrum modulated radio waves in the 5 GHz band (frequency band including 3 sub-bands: 5150 MHz to 5350 MHz, 5470 MHz to 5725 MHz, and 5725 MHz to 5850 MHz) and having an Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) from 60 mW to 200 mW.

Specifically, devices such as mobile phones, Desktop computers, Tablets, Laptops/Notebook Computers, smartwatches, radio transceivers, Wi-Fi, Flycams, UAV/Drones… with an equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) up to 200 mW operating in the service frequency bands below must undergo testing according to QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT.

	Service frequency bands
Transmit frequency band	2 400 MHz – 2 483,5 MHz
Receive frequency band	2 400 MHz – 2 483,5 MHz

2. Technical Requirements

Broadband data transmission equipment with an equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) up to 200 mW operating in the 2.4 GHz band, such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops/notebook computers… used in wireless local area networks in the 2.4 GHz band must undergo Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam according to QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT.

Accordingly, these devices must meet requirements such as RF output power; power spectral density; duty cycle, transmit sequence, TX-gap; accumulated transmit time, frequency occupation and hopping sequence; hopping frequency separation; medium utilization factor; adaptability; occupied channel bandwidth; unwanted emissions; receiver spurious emissions; receiver blocking and geo-location capability.

Note:

Regarding QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT – the technical requirements under extreme/critical conditions shall be suspended from July 1, 2025, until the end of December 15, 2026, for products and goods that are not Wi-Fi transmitting and receiving devices (Wi-Fi Modems, Wi-Fi routers), HS code: 8517.62.51, which have integrated Wi-Fi functions.
Devices using Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology are not within the scope of this Regulation.
For non-adaptive FHSS equipment, the manufacturer shall declare a reduced RF output power which, in combination with the duty cycle, will ensure that the equipment meets the requirements for the Medium Utilization (MU) factor. This is verified by compliance testing as stated in this regulation.

3. Testing Costs and Duration

The costs and duration for Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam (operating in the 2.4 GHz band) according to QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT are publicly listed by Phúc Gia®. You can view the quotation for testing electrical-electronic, telecommunications, and information technology equipment at the Quotation for Testing – Certification or contact Phúc Gia® for detailed consultation.

4. Where to conduct Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam according to QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT?

4.1. Regulations on qualified testing and certification units

Pursuant to Article 5 of Consolidated Document No. 02/2020/VBHN-BTTTT – Regulations on certification of conformity and declaration of conformity for specialized information technology and communications products and goods, testing units serving certification and declaration of conformity are regulated as follows:

Testing units serving certification of conformity activities are designated or recognized testing units.

Testing units serving declaration of conformity activities are designated or recognized testing units, or units that have registered testing operations according to Decree No. 107/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 01, 2016, of the Government regulating business conditions for conformity assessment services.

Testing units must be responsible before the Regulatory Authority for the accuracy of testing results. Testing results do not substitute for the Certificate of Conformity and the Declaration of Conformity.

Circular No. 29/2025/TT-BKHCN also stipulates: “It is not permitted to use testing results from domestic or foreign laboratories that have not been designated or recognized, or testing results from the manufacturer, to assess conformity with this technical regulation.”

4.2. Phúc Gia® – A Prestigious Testing Organization for Telecommunications and Information Technology Equipment in Vietnam

Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation (Phúc Gia®) has been designated by the Ministry of Science and Technology to conduct testing for telecommunications and information technology equipment according to 24 Vietnam Technical Regulations for many important groups of equipment in the ICT sector. This serves the quality management of potentially unsafe products and goods under the Ministry’s responsibility, pursuant to Decision No. 2899/QĐ-BKHCN and Decision No. 228/QĐ-BTTTT.

Accordingly, Phúc Gia® is designated to perform Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam for devices operating in the 2.4 GHz band with an Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) from 60 mW to 200 mW, such as mobile phones, desktop computers, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, Wi-Fi, Flycams, UAV/Drones… according to QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT.

Phúc Gia® is also the first unit to be accredited by all three accreditation bodies (BoA, AOSC, VACI) as meeting the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. The testing facility has a scale of up to 5,000 m², equipped with a synchronized system of modern measurement and inspection equipment, serving tests for electrical safety, EMC, energy efficiency, RF, and many other technical categories.

Along with that is a team of nearly 100 staff, engineers, and technical experts who are carefully selected and intensively trained, meeting the strict requirements of testing, certification, and conformity assessment activities in various technical fields.

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In conclusion, maintaining strict compliance with the Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam is the only reliable way to ensure that high-speed wireless devices are market-ready. These Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam protocols, governed by QCVN 54:2020/BTTTT, are essential for all equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz band, including Wi-Fi routers and Bluetooth devices. By completing the required Testing for Broadband Data Transmission Equipment in Vietnam, manufacturers ensure their products meet the technical standards for radio frequency (RF) performance and interference mitigation as mandated by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

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