Telecom equipment connecting to the public telecom network must obtain a Network Access License (with the network access mark). Issued by the MIIT, valid 3 years.
Telecom terminal equipment, radio communication equipment and inter-network interconnection equipment connecting to the public network:
The Network Access License is an MIIT administrative license, governing device-network interconnection safety: protocol conformance, RF performance, safety and EMC are all tested to telecom industry standards.
The criterion is “whether it connects to the public telecom network”: phones, ONUs and routers connect directly and need it; devices on private protocols that bypass carrier networks don't.
Cellular devices are usually handled together with CCC, one batch of samples covering both tests — we plan sampling per the combined assessment.
Send equipment documents — free Network Access determination
The Network Access License is an MIIT administrative license; applications can't be accepted unless conditions are met. We verify these four items line by line before signing.
| Condition | Specific requirement |
|---|---|
| Entity qualification compliance | Provide the corporate business license. If you manufacture the telecom equipment yourself, your business scope must cover its production; under contract manufacturing, the factory's scope must cover R&D or production, and the OEM plant's scope must cover production |
| Quality system compliance | The applicant or contract factory must hold ISO9001 certification, in validity (at least 3 months remaining), with a scope covering the corresponding telecom equipment production |
| Product identification compliance | Have IMEI or the device's unique identifier; cellular devices need a TAC code (a compliant module's TAC / IMEI may be used, provided the module is already licensed) |
| Product standards compliance | Equipment conforms to national mandatory standards, current telecom industry standards and other MIIT technical provisions |
Five stages; pre-testing and TAC preparation are the two upfront items most likely to delay progress:
Determining whether the equipment falls under the Network Access catalog, applicable testing requirements and filing path.
Protocol conformance, RF performance and EMC pre-screened; non-conforming metrics rectified and re-tested before formal testing, avoiding repeated rejections.
Samples scheduled at the designated testing body, tested per Network Access specifications, fully followed.
Test reports and application materials submitted to the MIIT authority.
Network Access License granted; guidance on obtaining and affixing the network access mark.
| Documents | Key Requirements | What We Do |
|---|---|---|
| Network Access application form | MIIT official template, signed by the legal representative with the applicant's seal | Filled on your behalf; device name, model and radio standard verified |
| Applicant business license | Copy with company seal; overseas companies need legal entity proof with Chinese translation | Entity qualification pre-check, verifying business scope |
| Manufacturer business license | With company seal; required when applicant and manufacturer differ | Determining whether an OEM agreement is additionally needed |
| Legal representative & handler documents | Legal rep's ID copy, handler authorization letter, handler's ID copy — all with company seal | Template issued, clarifying scope and validity |
| ISO9001 certificate | Copy with seal, including scope and validity pages | Verifying remaining validity meets the 3-month requirement |
| Product Technical Documents | Block diagrams, schematics, critical component lists, interior/exterior photos (with scale bars), user manuals (operation, installation, technical parameters) | Prepared in testing-body formats; parameters aligned with measurements |
| TAC / IMEI proof | For cellular devices, marked with the corresponding device model | Number-range ownership verified; own-TAC application assisted if absent |
| Overall technical plan & test report | Required additionally for MIIT-designated “important equipment” | Determining whether the device qualifies; documents prepared in advance |
11 finished sample units, of which 6 units need RF test interfaces connected, covering full RF, performance and compatibility testing.
Random accessories (power, data, RF cables) provided together, avoiding test interruption from missing accessories.
For base-station, interconnection and large communication equipment, sample counts and test conditions are confirmed separately per MIIT and testing-body requirements.
Samples must be production-ready finished units — fully functional, fully configured, consistent with filed documents; labeled with model, applicant and production batch.
| Application Type | Overall Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Process | 5–6 weeks | Standard MIIT review order, including testing, review and issuance — no extra expediting fee |
| Expedited process | Within 4 weeks | For urgent launches — priority testing and review, with an expediting fee by radio standard and complexity |
| Cost Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Testing Fee | Charged by the statutory testing body, tiered by radio standard, test items and equipment type; the administrative license itself is free — no review/issuance fee |
| Service Fee | Including document preparation & review, pre-testing, rectification guidance, testing liaison, full filing, progress follow-up |
| Optional · TAC certificate | Needed when the company has no own TAC code; charged per the relevant body's standard (approx. USD 480 per number range) |
Provide the Product Spec Sheet (radio standard, equipment type, smart-OS presence, module model) — a precise quote within 1 business day, no hidden costs. Failed tests needing rectification and re-testing extend the timeline accordingly.
| Type | Validity | Renewal requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Network Access License | 3 years | Renewal application 30 days before expiry; automatic lapse if not filed |
| Network Access trial approval | Up to 2 years | Legally equivalent to the formal license; at the end of the trial period, the formal license can be applied for with the approval |
Left: Network Access License for Telecom Equipment (valid 3 years); right: Telecom Equipment Network Access Trial Approval (up to 2 years, legally equivalent to the formal license). Check these fields on both:
Network Access License / trial approval samples (masked) · click to enlarge
License 3 years, trial approval up to 2 years; renewal must be filed 30 days before expiry — automatic lapse otherwise.
Must exactly match the filing documents and physical nameplate; shipped models must be within the certified model range.
Under contract manufacturing, the two fields are listed separately, matching the business licenses and the OEM agreement.
After certification, obtain and affix the mark per regulations; the mark and license number must be correctly marked in manuals, packaging and nameplates.
Certificate information verifiable at the MIIT Network Access site www.miit.gov.cn — beware forged certificates.
Compiled from real client questions; specifics defer to the latest regulations and actual equipment conditions.
