KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025 was released by Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) on January 15th, 2025. This new regulation talks specifically about technical standard of Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) in Indonesia. As we know, previously Indonesia only has the technical standard of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), which is regulated by PERDIRJEN SDPPI NO 02 TAHUN 2019. And in this regulation, the allowable WLAN bands are still limited to:
- 2400 – 2483.5 MHz (For Indoor and Outdoor Use)
- 5150 – 5250 MHz (For Indoor Use Only)
- 5250 – 5350 MHz (For Indoor Use Only)
- 5725 – 5825 MHz (For Indoor and Outdoor Use)
With the advancement of WLAN or RLAN technology, the allocations mentioned above are not enough. We need even wider allocations to give a room for new technology to evolve. That’s why this January, KOMDIGI published the new regulation called “KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025” concerning about “Radio Frequency Spectrum Based on Class License and Technical Standards of Telecommunication Tools And/or Telecommunication Devices for Radio Local Area Networks”. So, the question is: do we have something new from this ministerial decree? Let’s find out!
UPDATES FROM KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025
After checking the new KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025, there are some interesting updates from this new regulation. The first and most notable one is the frequency allocation. Based on the first dictum, we have new allocation for RLAN technologies in Indonesia, which are:
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- 2400 – 2483.5 MHz
- 5150 – 5250 MHz
- 5250 – 5350 MHz
- 5725 – 5825 MHz
- 5925 – 6425 MHz, and
- 57 – 64 GHz
These allocations are divided into three classifications, which are:
1. 2.4 GHz/5 GHz RLAN, with frequency and RF Output Power allocation as mentioned below:
| No | Operating Frequency | 2,4 GHz/5 GHz RLAN for type-1 access | 2,4 GHz/5 GHz RLAN for type-2 access or backhaul |
| 1 | 2400 – 2483,5 MHz | ≤ 27 dBm EIRP (500 mW) | ≤ 36 dBm EIRP |
| 2 | 5150 – 5250 MHz | ≤ 23 dBm EIRP (200 mW) | – |
| 3 | 5250 – 5350 MHz | ≤ 23 dBm EIRP (200 mW) | – |
| 4 | 5725 – 5825 MHz | ≤ 23 dBm EIRP (200 mW) | ≤ 36 dBm EIRP (4 Watt) |
Operational provisions of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz RLAN:
| Type-1 Access: RLAN 2400 – 2483.5 MHz 5725 – 5825 MHz | Placed Indoor |
| Type-1 Access: RLAN 2400 – 2483.5 MHz 5725 – 5825 MHz | Placed Outdoor |
| Type-1 Access: RLAN 5150 – 5250 MHz 5250 – 5350 MHz | only used indoors. prohibited for outdoor use. |
2. 6 GHz RLAN, with frequency and RF Output Power allocation as mentioned below:
No | Working Frequency | RLAN RF Output Power Limit (EIRP) | |
| Low Power Indoor (LPI) | Very Low Power (VLP) | ||
| 1 | 5925-6425 MHz | ≤ 23 dBm (200 mW) | ≤ 14 dBm (25 mW) |
Operational provisions of 6 GHz RLAN:
| 5925 – 6425 MHz RLAN Low Power Indoor (LPI) | only used indoors; prohibited for outdoor use; cannot be used for unmanned aircraft (drones); cannot be installed in vehicles, trains, boats, or aircraft; Access point devices powered by wired connection through AC cable, DC cable, or through power over ethernet, and are prohibited from using batteries. Customer devices can be supplied by AC power or using battery and can operate under the control of access point. |
| RLAN 5925 – 6425 MHz Very Low Power (VLP) | can be used indoors; can be used outdoors; can be used in tethering mode; cannot be used for drone use; and only powered by battery (DC). The device can be powered by AC is only for battery charging purposes. |
3. 60 GHz RLAN, with frequency, channel bandwidth, and RF Output Power allocation as mentioned below:
| No | Testing Parameter | Benchmark |
| 1 | Operating Frequency | 57-64 GHz |
| 2 | Channel Bandwidth | ≤ 2,16 GHz |
| 3 | RF Output Power | ≤ 40 dBm EIRP |
Operational provisions of 6 GHz RLAN:
| 57-64 GHz RLAN | can be used indoors; prohibited for outdoor use; |
Based on the allocation mentioned above, we can see there’s quite a significant update from the previous regulation. The most notable one is more frequency bands added into RLAN allocation. Obviously, with the new allocation within 5925 – 6425 MHz, this means that Wi-Fi 6E/7 technology now has a chance to be used in Indonesia. And with 57-64 GHz allocation, makes it possible to use Multiple Gigabit Wireless System.
Furthermore, to give you more detailed information regarding KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025, herewith we attached the translated version of this regulation.
Disclaimer, the translated document above was derived from the official publication of Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs. In other words, we don’t own the original version of the document. And if you want to check the original source, here is the link to KEPMEN KOMDIGI NOMOR 12 TAHUN 2025 published by Indonesian KOMDIGI.
With the new issuance of this regulation, does it mean that the previous WLAN regulation is replaced? The answer is no. Inside of KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025, there is no clause saying that this regulation withdraws the previous WLAN regulation (PERDIRJEN SDPPI NO 02 TAHUN 2019). Therefore, the status of previous WLAN regulation is currently still active. Usually, to avoid the overlapping regulation, DJID will issue another regulation to withdraw PERDIRJEN SDPPI NO 02 TAHUN 2019 soon.
Validity Period of KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025
Thirteenth dictum of KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025 stated that this regulation shall come into force right at the date of stipulation. And the stipulation date is January 15th, 2025. Therefore, this regulation has been valid since January 15th, 2025. Then, how about the test reports for WLAN device obtained under PERDIRJEN SDPPI NO 02 TAHUN 2019, can it still be used for telecommunication device certification? The answer is yes. It is explained on the dictum Twelve, which says:
The technical standards of wireless local area network telecommunication devices (PERDIRJEN SDPPI NO 02 TAHUN 2019) can still be used for testing radio local area network telecommunication tools and/or telecommunication devices operating on the radio frequency spectrum as referred to in Dictum FIRST letters a to d (2400 – 2483.5 MHz, 5150 – 5250 MHz, 5250 – 5350 MHz, and 5725 – 5825 MHz) for a maximum of 6 (six) months since this Ministerial Decree is stipulated.
The Implication of KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025
Regarding the implication of KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025, it was explained by DJID during their webinar event held on Friday, February 21st, 2025. Some notes about the implication of this regulations are:
- WLAN test reports based on PERDIRJEN SDPPI NO 02 TAHUN 2019 (Previous WLAN Regulation) which were already issued before January 15th, 2025, are still acceptable to be submitted until July 15th, 2025.
- Note: If test report is based on PERDIRJEN SDPPI NO 02 TAHUN 2019, certificate will also mention this regulation as testing reference, not KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025
- Staring from January 15th, 2025, WLAN/RLAN testing in local laboratories must use KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025 (New RLAN regulation) as testing reference.
- For those who already did WLAN/RLAN testing after January 15th, 2025, but still using PERDIRJEN SDPPI NO 02 TAHUN 2019 (Previous WLAN Regulation) as testing reference, the test report is still acceptable. But applicant must do additional testing to test the missing test parameters (test parameters mentioned on KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025 but still not covered by PERDIRJEN SDPPI NO 02 TAHUN 2019.
- Particularly for RLAN 6 GHz, within one year from the issuance of KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025 (From January 15th, 2025, until January 15th, 2026), it can only be tested in BBPPT Lab. Foreign lab test report is not accepted.
That’s all we need to inform regarding the issuance of KEPMEN KOMDIGI NO 12 TAHUN 2025. Hopefully this information ca be beneficial for you to prepare your RLAN product certification plan for Indonesia. Should you have any inquiries about this, feel free to drop an email to info@narmadi.com, or call the contact person that was previously already in your contact list.
Best Regards!
