Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) had issue an updates regarding equipment registrations process on 27th August 2026.
Below are the summary：
EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION UPDATES
- Authority: Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
- Date: 27 August 2026
- Objective: Enhancing the equipment registration process with efficient, digital-first registration pathways to accelerate registration and support compliance.
EXPANDED REGISTRATION OPTIONS
- Registration of IoT Equipment Expanded to the SER Scheme
Eligible IoT equipment, including NB-IoT/CAT-M modules, can now be registered under the Simplified Equipment Registration (SER) scheme in addition to the General Equipment Registration (GER) scheme via the GoBusiness Portal.
- New eUICC Requirements for Equipment with eSIM
Two new eUICC Technical Specifications for eSIM-supported equipment have been introduced:
- eUICC Subscription Management Technology – Consumer Device (Consumer eSIM)
- eUICC Subscription Management Technology – M2M Device (M2M eSIM)
- Online Application for Residential Gateways Complying with IMDA TS RG-SEC Issue 2
Details:
- New Residential Gateways (RGs) complying with IMDA TS RG-SEC Issue 2 can now be registered online.
- Registering RGs to IMDA TS RG-SEC Issue 1 remains available until 7 December 2026.
Important Notice: Existing registrations of non-compliant models will be cancelled from IMDA records after 31 December 2027.
NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
- M2M Equipment Using Overseas SIMs
- All M2M equipment (with local or overseas SIM) can be registered online via GoBusiness Portal starting 27 August 2026.
- Action Required: Register and/or renew new M2M equipment online via GoBusiness Portal.
Important notice : the M2M device previously obtain approval letter by offline application should submit a new application after expiration under one of the following registration schemes:
- SER Scheme: Applicable if you have an EU-Type Examination Certificate (EU-TEC).
- GER Scheme: Applicable if you do not have an EU-TEC. You will need to submit the relevant laboratory test reports and a Declaration of Conformity (DoC).
Important Notice:As M2M equipment with an overseas SIM is now registered through the online equipment registration process, the applicable IMDA equipment registration requirements, including the compliance labelling requirements, will apply upon registration.
- Cellular Mobile Terminal: Online Selection of Bands 26 & 28
Details: Bands 26 and 28 are now directly selectable in online applications for Cellular Mobile Terminals, eliminating free-text entry in the “Additional Frequency” field.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Requirement to Disable 2G Connectivity by Default for Mobile Handsets
Details: Under Section 5.2.3 of IMDA TS CMT, 2G connectivity must be disabled by default for cellular mobile terminals.
Important Notice: Handsets non-compliant with Section 5.2.3 will be removed from IMDA equipment registration records after 31 December 2026.