Telecom Equipment Licensing: China Revamps the Rules

A recent regulation issued by the Ministry of Information Industry aims to ensure the smooth flow of telecommunications in the PRC.

The Measures for the Administration of the  Network Connection of Telecommunications Equipment (Measures) came into effect on May 10 2001. The Measures repeal the 1998 Administration of Examination and Approval in Relation to Network Access by Telecommunication Equipment Procedures, and were enacted pursuant to the PRC Telecommunications Regulations  (中华人民共和国电信条例) (Telecom Regulations).