MCMC MTSFB TC T 015:2017  
  
TECHNICAL CODE  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LONG TERM EVOLUTION ( LTE) - 
USER EQUIPMENT (UE)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Development of technical codes    
 
 
The Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (‘the Act’) provides for Technical Standards Forum 
designated under section 184 of the Act or the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission 
(‘the Commission’) to prepare  a technical code. The technical code prepared pursuant to section 185 
of the Act shall consist of, at least, the requirement for network interoperability and the promotion of 
safety of network facilities.  
 
Section 96 of the Act also provides for the Commi ssion to determine a technical code in accordance 
with section 55 of the Act if the technical code is not developed under an applicable provision of the Act 
and it is unlikely to be developed by the Technical Standards Forum within a reasonable time.  
 
In exercise of the power conferred by section 184 of the Act, the Commission has designated the 
Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (‘MTSFB’) as a Technical Standards Forum which is 
obligated, among others, to prepare the technical code under section 185 o f the Act.  
 
A technical code prepared in accordance with section 185 shall not be effective until it is registered by 
the Commission pursuant to section 95 of the Act.  
 
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i Contents  
 
 
Page  
 
 
Committee representation  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  ii 
Foreword  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  iii 
1. Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  1 
2.  Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  1 
3. Abbreviations  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 1 
4.  Requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 2 
4.1 General requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  2 
4.2 Technical requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  3 
 
Annex  
 
A  Normative  reference s ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  5 
 
 
 
 
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ii Committee representation  
 
 
Wireless  Terminal Working Group  under  the Malaysian Technical Standard s Forum Bhd (MTSFB) 
which developed this Technical Code consists of representatives from the following organisations:  
 
DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd  
Fraunhofer IIS  
Intel Corporation  
Maxis Communications Berhad  
Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd  
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd  
Telekom Malaysia Berhad  
Telekom Research & Development Sdn Bhd  
Universiti Tenaga Nasional  
webe digital Sdn Bhd    MCMC MTSFB TC T01 5:2017  
 
iii Foreword  
 
 
This technical code for the  Long Term Evolution ( LTE) – User Equipment (UE) (‘this Technical Code’) 
was developed pursuant to section 185 of the Act 588 by the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum 
Bhd (‘MTSFB’) via its Wireless Terminal Working Group.  
 
This Technical Code was develope d for the purpose of certifying communications equipment under the 
Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000.  
 
This Technical Code shall continue to be valid and effective until reviewed or cancelled.  
 
 
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1 LONG TERM EVOLUTION  (LTE) – USER EQUIPMENT ( UE) 
 
 
1. Scope  
 
This Technical Code specifies  the minimum requirements for User Equipment ( UE) that is designed or 
intended for use in connection with a  Long Term Evolution ( LTE) public mobile telecommunications 
service in Malaysia. The UE may include, but not limited to, cellular mobile terminals , handheld, portable 
and vehicle -mounted equipment, a nd R adio Frequency (RF)  interface cards and modems . 
 
This Technical Code  applies to LTE UE based on the following technologies as specified  in the following 
documents : 
 
a) ITU-R M.1457 ; 
 
b) ITU-R M.2012 ; and  
 
c) IR.92 . (at least V9.0)  
 
 
2.  Normative References   
 
The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this Technical Code . For 
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the 
normative references (including any amendments) applies.  
 
See Annex A.  
 
 
3. Abbreviations   
 
EDGE  Enhanced Data GSM Environment  
EMC  Electromagnetic Compatibility  
E-UTRA  Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access  
FDD Frequency Division Duplexing  
GSM  Global System for Mobile Communications  
GSM -MT Global System for Mobile Communications -Mobile Terminal  
ICNIRP  International Commission on Non -Ionizing Radiation Protection  
IMT International Mobile Telecommunication  
IMT-MT International Mobile Telecommunication -Mobile Terminal  
LTE Long Term Evolution  
NFC Near Field Communication  
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride  
RF Radiofrequency  
TDD Time Division Duplexing  
UE User Equipment  
UMTS  Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service  MCMC MTSFB TC T01 5:2017  
 
2 VoLTE  Voice over LTE  
WLAN  Wireless Local Area Network  
WTS  Wireless Terminal Station  
 
 
4.  Requirements  
 
4.1 General requirements  
 
4.1.1  Power supply  
 
Alternating Current ( AC) adaptor for LTE UE shall not affect the capability of the equipment to meet this 
specification. The operating voltage shall be 240 V +  5 %, - 10 % and freq uency of 50 Hz ± 1 % as 
according to MS 406 or 230 V ± 10 % and frequency  of 50 Hz ± 1 % according to MS IEC 60038 
whichever is current.  
 
Adaptor shall be pre -approved by the relevant regulatory body before be ing used with the equipment.  
 
4.1.2  Power supply cord and mains plug  
 
The equipment shall be fitted with a suitable and appropriate ly approved power supply cord and mains 
plug. The power supply cord and mains plug  are regulated products and shall be pre -approved by the 
relevant regulatory body with the following requirements before  to being used with the equipment : 
 
a) the power supply cord shall be certified according to:  
 
i) IEC 60227 -5 and either  MS 2112 -5 or BS 6500 or IEC 60227 -1 (for PVC insulated - flexible 
cables/cords ); or 
 
ii) IEC 60245 -4 and either  BS 6500 or IEC  60245 -1 (for rubber insulated - flexible cables/cords ). 
 
b) the main plug shall be certified according to:  
 
i) MS 589 -1 or BS 1363 -1 (for 13 A, fused  plug); or 
 
ii) MS 1577 (for 15 A, fused plugs ); or 
 
iii) MS 1578 or BS EN 50075 (for 2.5 A, 250  V, flat non -rewireable two -pole plugs with cord for 
the connection of class II equipment ). 
 
4.1.3  Keypad  
 
Any keypad used in the LTE UE as defined in Clause  1, shall be alphanumeric and the relationship 
between the letters and digits shall comply with 2.2, 3.1.1 and 3.6 of ITU-T E.161 (02/2001).  
 
4.1.4  Interoperability and connectivity  
 
The LTE UE shall have the ability to exchange  and use  information which has been exchanged between 
two or more systems or components . It shall have the ability to link with other program mes and devices 
to allow interoperability.  
 
 
 
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3 4.1.5  Marking  
 
The LTE UE shall be marked with the following information:  
 
a) supplier/manufacture r’s name or identification mark;  
 
b) supplier/manufacturer’s model or type reference; and  
 
c) other markings as required by the relevant standards.  
 
The markings shall be legible, inedible and readily visible. All information on the marking shall be either 
in Bahasa Melayu or English Language.  
 
4.2 Technical Requirements  
 
The LTE UE shall comply with the following requirements:  
 
a) Radio Frequency (RF) ; 
 
b) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ; and  
 
c) Safety and health requirements . 
 
4.2.1 Radio Frequency (RF)   
 
The LTE UE shall operate within the following frequency bands as defined in Table  1.   
 
Table 1. Operating band plans 
 
No. Frequency 
(MHz)  Duplex 
Mode  Operating band  
Band plan reference  Uplink  
(MHz)  Downlink  
(MHz)  
1 850 FDD 824 - 834 869 - 879 SKMM SRSP -504 
2 900 FDD 880 - 915 925 - 960 SKMM SRSP -504 
3 1 800 FDD 1 710 - 1 785 1 805 - 1 880 SKMM SRSP -508 
4 2 100 FDD 1 920 - 1 980 2 110 - 2 170 SKMM SRSP -524M  
5 2 100 TDD 1 915 - 1 920  1 915 - 1 920  
SKMM SRSP -524M  
2 010 - 2 025  2 010 - 2 025  
6 2 300 TDD 2 300 - 2 400 2 300 - 2 400 SKMM SRSP -532 
7 2 600 FDD 2 500 - 2 570 2 620 - 2 690 SKMM SRSP -523 
8 2 600 TDD 2 570 - 2 620 2 570 - 2 620 SKMM SRSP -523 
 
 
 
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4 4.2.1.1  Conformity  
 
LTE UE shall comply with  the frequency bands stated in Table 1 , and the requirements of any or 
combination of the following standards and service specification s: 
 
a) ETSI TS 136 101 ; 
  
b) ETSI EN 301 908 -1; 
 
c) ETSI EN 301 908 -13; 
 
d) ETSI TS 136 521 -1; and/or  
 
e) 3GPP TS 36.521 -1. 
 
In the case of LTE UE that supports VoLTE, the requirements stated in IR.92 (at least V9.0) shall be 
complied.   
 
If the LTE UE supports GSM , the suppliers shall demonstrate that the LTE UE has been tested and 
certified for conformance to  SKMM WTS GSM -MT. For LTE UE that supports  IMT technologies, the 
suppliers shall demonstrate that the LTE UE has been tested and certified for conformance to SKMM 
WTS IMT -MT. 
 
If the LTE UE also supports other wireless features such as  WLAN , Bluetooth , NFC and etc ., suppliers 
shall demonstrate that the LTE UE has been tested and certified for conformance to MCMC MTSFB TC 
T007 . 
 
In the case of LTE UE support multiple  network  modes, the priority shall be configured  to LTE followed 
by UMTS , and /or GSM/EDGE . 
  
4.2.2  Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)  
 
LTE UE shall comply with the EMC emission requirements as defined in the ETSI  EN 301 489-1 and 
specific to mobile phones, ETSI EN 301 489 -34 shall also be complied .  
 
4.2.3  Safety and health  
 
4.2.3.1  Electrical safety and health  
 
The LTE UE shall comply with the safety requirements defined in MS IEC 60950 -1. The supplier shall 
submit full type test report of MS IEC 60950 -1 or any equivalent standards.  
 
4.2.3.2  Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)  
 
LTE UE shall comply with the International Commission on Non -Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)  
and any or combination of the following standards : 
 
a) BS EN 50360 ;  
 
b) IEC 62209 -1; and/or  
 
c) IEC 62209 -2.  MCMC MTSFB TC T01 5:2017  
 
5 Annex A  
(Normative)  
 
Normative references  
 
 
MS 406 , Specification for voltages and frequency for alternating current transmission and distribution 
systems  
 
MS 589 -1, 13 A plugs, socket -outlets, adaptors and connection units - Part 1: Specification for rewirable 
and non -rewirable 13 A fused plugs  
 
MS 1577, Specification for 15 A plugs and socket -outlets for domestic and similar purposes  
 
MS 1578, Specification for flat non-rewirable two -pole plugs, 2.5 A, 250 V with cord, for the connection 
of class II - Equipment for household and similar purposes  
 
MS 2112 -5, Electric cable and wire - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulated cables of rated voltages up to 
and including 450/750 V - Part 5: Flexible cables  
 
MS IEC 60038 , IEC standard voltages  
 
MS IEC 60950 -1, Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements  
 
IEC 60227 -1, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/7 50 V - 
Part 1: General requirements  
 
IEC 60227 -5, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - 
Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)  
 
IEC 60245 -1, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General 
requirements  
 
IEC 60245 -4, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords 
and flexible cables  
 
IEC 62209 -1, Measurement procedure for the assessment of specific absorption rate of human 
exposure to rad io frequency fields from hand -held and body -mounted wireless communication devices 
- Part 1: Devices used next to the ear (Frequency range of 300 MHz to 6 GHz)  
 
IEC 62209 -2, Human exposure to radio frequency fields from hand -held and body -mounted wireless 
communication devices - Human models, instrumentation, and procedures - Part 2: Procedure to 
determine the specific absorption rate (SAR) for wireless communication devices used in close 
proximity to the human body (frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz)  
 
ITU-R M.1457 , Detailed specifications of the terrestrial radio interfaces of International Mobile 
Telecommunications -2000 (IMT -2000)  
 
ITU-R M.2012 , Detailed specifications of the terrestrial radio interfaces of International Mobile 
Telecommunications Advan ced (IMT -Advanced)   
 
ITU-T E.161  (02/2001) , Arrangement of digits, letters and symbols on telephones and other devices 
that can be used for gaining access to a telephone network  
 
 
 
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6 ETSI EN 301 489 -1, Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic 
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical 
requirements ] 
 
ETSI EN 301 489 -34, Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matt ers (ERM); 
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 34: Specific 
conditions for External Power Supply (EPS) for mobile phones  
 
ETSI EN 301 908 -1, IMT cellular networks; harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of 
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive; Part 1: Introduction and common requirements  
 
ETSI EN 301 908 -13, IMT cellular networks; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements 
of article 3.2 of the Directive 2014/53/EU; Part 13: Evolve d Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E -
UTRA) UE (UE) 
 
ETSI TS 136 101, LTE; Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E -UTRA); UE (UE) radio 
transmission and reception  
 
ETSI TS 136 521 -1, LTE;  Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E -UTRA); UE (UE) conformance 
specification; Radio transmission and reception; Part 1: Conformance testing  
 
BS 1363 -1, 13 A plugs, socket -outlets, adaptors and connection units. Specification for rewirable and 
non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs  
 
BS 6500, Electric cables. Flexi ble cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment 
intended for domestic, office and similar environments  
 
BS EN 50075, Specification for flat non -wirable two -pole plugs 2.5 A 250 V, with cord, for the connection 
of class II -equipment f or household and similar purposes  
 
BS EN 50360, Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of mobile phones with the basic 
restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (300 MHz - 3 GHz)  
 
MCMC MTSFB TC T007, S pecification for Short Range Devices ( SRD ) 
 
SKMM SRSP -504, Requirements for mobile cellular systems and International Mobile 
Telecommunications ( IMT) systems operating in the frequency bands 825 MHz to 835 MHz paired with 
870 MHz to 880 MHz and 880 MHz to 915 MHz paired with 925 MHz to 960 MHz 
 
SKMM SRSP -508, Requirements for mobile cellular systems and International Mobile 
Telecommunications (IMT) systems operating in the frequency bands  1710 MHz to 1785 MHz and 1805 
MHz to 1880 MHz  
 
SKMM SRSP -523, Requirements for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) systems operating in the 
frequency band 2504 MHz to 2688 MHz  
 
SKMM SRSP -524M , Requirements for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) systems 
operating in the frequency bands 1885 MHz to 2025 MHz and 2110 MHz to 2200 MHz  
 
SKMM SRSP -532, Requirements for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) systems operating in the 
frequency band 2300 MHz to 2400 MHz  
 
SKMM WTS GSM -MT, Technical specification for GSM mobile terminals  
 
SKMM WTS IMT -MT, Technical specification for IMT -2000 third -generati on (3G) cellular mobile 
terminals  
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7 3GPP TS 36.521 -1, 3rd generation partnership project; technical specification group radio access 
network; Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E -UTRA); UE (UE) conformance specification 
radio transmission and reception Part 1: Conformance testing  
 
IR.92, IMS profile for voice and SMS  
 
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 Acknowledgements  
 
Members of the Wireless  Terminal Working Group under the Malaysian Technical Standards 
Forum Bhd  
 
Dr Wahidah Hashim (Chairman)  Universiti Tenaga Nasional  
Mr Najib Fadil Mohd Bisri (V ice Chairman)  Telekom Malaysia Berhad  
Ms Wan Zarina Wan Abdullah (Secretary)  SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd  
Mr Mohamad Isa Razhali / Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd  
Mr Muhammad Rezza Alui   
Ms Noor Saidatul Aina Ismail  DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd  
Mr Sharad Sadhu  Fraunhofer IIS  
Mr Chua Lin Yew  Intel Corporation  
Mr Rakuram  Gandhi  Maxis Communications Berhad  
Mr Zul Jaafar / SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd  
Ms Rabi’ah Ruhan /  
Ms Aida Razana Omar   
Mr Arief Khalid  Telekom Malaysia Berhad  
Mr Amran Naemat / Telekom Research & Development Sdn Bhd  
Mr Azzemi Ariffin /  
Mr Amir Razif Abd Rahim /  
Mr Ishak Suleiman   
Mr Muhammad Idham  Universiti Tenaga Nasional  
Mr Abdullah Salleh/  webe digital Sdn Bhd  
Mr Chan Wei Ming/  
Mr James Lim Tjin Kuang /  
Mr Khairul Akmal Zahri