MCMC  MTSFB  TC T015:2022   
TECHNICAL  CODE  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IMT-ADVANCED ( LONG TERM EVOLUTION ) -  
USER EQUIPMENT  (FIRST  REVISION)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Registered date: 5 July 2022  
 
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MCMC  MTSFB  TC T015:2022  
Development  of technical  codes  
 
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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 Commission 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 whi ch is 
obligated, among others, to prepare the technical code under section 185 of the Act.  
 
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 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 references  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  5 
 ii MCMC  MTSFB  TC T015:2022  
  
 Committee  representation  
 
 
This technical code was developed by Fixed and Wireless Terminal Working Group of the Malaysian 
Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB) , which consists of representatives from the following 
organisations : 
 
Digi Telecommunications S dn Bhd  
edotco Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Harvestnet Sdn Bhd  
Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd  
Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd  
Redsun Engineering Sdn Bhd  
Rohde & Schwarz Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
SIRIM Berhad  
Telekom Malaysia B erhad  
Webe Digital Sdn Bhd   
Wideminds Pte Ltd  
YTL Communications Sdn Bhd  
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 iii MCMC  MTSFB  TC T015:2022  
 Foreword  
 
 
This technical code for the IMT-Advanced ( Long Term Evolution ) - User Equipment (‘this Technical 
Code’)  was developed pursuant to section 185 of the Act 588 by the Malaysian Technical Standards 
Forum Bhd via Fixed and Wireless Terminal Working Group.  
 
This Technical Code was developed for the purpose of certifying communications equipment under the 
Communicatio ns and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000.  
 
Major modifications in this revision are as follows:  
 
a) Inclusion of new frequency 800 MHz ( band 20) for Long Term Evolution - User Equipment (LTE 
UE) i.e for utilisation of the frequency bands between 839 MHz to 844 MHz ( uplink) paired with 
798 MHz to 803 MHz ( downlink) for International  Mobile  Telecommunication ( IMT) systems in 
Malaysia.  
 
b) Inclusion of 3GPP TS 34.229 -1 or any equivalent standards as to us e as a normative reference 
and compliance requirement for  LTE UE that support  Voice over Long Term Evolution (VoLTE ).  
 
c) Inclusion of standard for safety , IEC 62368 -1. 
 
d) Inclusion of 700 MHz (ba nd 28) for the purpose of anchoring for 5 G User Equipment ( UE) 
operations in Non -Standalone (NSA) mode . 
 
This Technical Code replaces the MCMC MTSFB TC  T015:2017, Long Term Evolution (LTE) - User 
Equipment (UE).  
 
This Technical Code shall continue to be valid and effective from the date of its registration until it is 
replaced or revoked.  MCMC  MTSFB  TC T015:2022   
 
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1  IMT-ADVANCED  (LONG  TERM  EVOLUTION ) - USER  EQUIPMENT  
 
 
1. Scope  
 
This Technical Code specifies the minimum requirements for User Equipment (UE) that is designed or  
intended for use in connection with  IMT Advanced (Long Term Evolution) public mobile 
telecommunications  service in Malaysia. The UE may include, but not limited to, cellular mobile 
terminals, handhel d, portable and vehicle -mounted equipment, and Radio Frequency (RF) interface 
cards and modems.  
 
This Technical Code applies to  IMT Advanced ((Long Term Evolution) User Equipment (LTE UE))  
based on the technologies as specified in the following standard s: 
 
a) ITU-R M.1457;  
 
b) ITU-R M.2012; and  
 
c) 3GPP TS 34.229 -1 or any equivalent standards.  
 
 
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  
 
For the purposes of this Technical Code, the following abbreviations apply.  
 
AC Alternating  Current   
EDGE  Enhanced  Data  GSM  Environment  
EMC  Electromagnetic  Compatibility  
FDD Frequency  Division  Duplexing  
GSM  Global  System  for Mobile  Communications  
ICNIRP  International  Commission  on Non-Ionizing  Radiation  Protection  
IMT International  Mobile  Telecommunication  
LTE Long  Term  Evolution  
NFC Near  Field Communication  
NSA Non-standalone  
PVC Polyvinyl  Chloride  
RF Radio  Frequency  
SRSP  Standard Radio System Plan  
TDD Time  Division  Duplexing  
UE User  Equipment  MCMC  MTSFB  TC T015:2022  
2  UMTS  Universal  Mobile  Telecommunications  Service  
WLAN  Wireless  Local  Area  Network  
 
 
4. Requirements  
 
4.1 General  requirements  
 
4.1.1  Power  supply  
 
If the LTE UE  is equipped with power supply, the Alternating  Current  (AC) adaptor  for LTE UE shall not 
affect  the capability  of the equipment  to meet th is specification. The operating voltage shall be 
240 V + 5 %, - 10 % and frequency 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.  
 
The a daptor  shall be pre -approved by  the relevant  regulatory  body before  being used  with the LTE UE . 
 
4.1.2  Power  supply  cord and  mains  plug  
 
If the LTE UE  is equipped with power supply cord and mains plug , the LTE UE  shall be fitted  with a  
suitable  and appropriately  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  being  used  with the  LTE UE : 
 
a) The power supply cord shall be certified according to:  
 
i) MS 2112 -5 or BS EN  50525 -2-11 or IEC 60227 -5 (for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulated - 
flexible cables  or cords); or  
 
ii) MS 2127 -4 or IEC 60245 -1 and IEC 60245 -4 (for rubber insulated - flexible cables  or cords).  
 
b) The mains plug shall be certified according to:  
 
i) MS 5 89-1 or BS 1363 (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  to ITU-T E.161.  
 
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 programmes and devices         
to allow interoperability.  
 
4.1.5  Marking  
 
The LTE UE shall be marked with  the following  information:  
 
a) supplier/manufacturer’s  name  or identification  mark;  MCMC  MTSFB  TC T015:2022  
3  b) equipment’s brand name/trademark and model; and  
 
c) other  markings  as required  by the relevant  standards.  
 
The markings  shall be legible,  indelible and readily  visible.  All information  on the marking  shall be either  
in Bahasa  Malaysia or English  Language.  
 
4.2 Technical  requirements  
 
The LTE UE shall comply  with the  following  requirements:  
 
a) 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  
 
 
NOTE: In the case of LTE band is required for the purpose of anchoring for 5G UE operations in Non -standalone 
(NSA) mode, the 700 MHz frequency band (LTE Band 28) has been assigned for this purpose only as specified in 
the MCMC SRSP MS 700.  
 
4.2.1.1  Conformity  
 
The LTE UE shall comply with the frequency bands stated in Table 1, and the requirements of one or 
more of the following  standards:  
 
a) ETSI  TS 136 101;  
 
b) ETSI  EN 301 908 -1; 
 
c) ETSI  EN 301 908 -13; 
 No. Frequency  
(MHz)  Duplex  
mode Operating  band  
Band  plan reference  Uplink  
(MHz)  Downlink  
 (MHz)  
1 800 FDD 839 - 844 798 - 803 MCMC SRSP MS 800  
2 850 FDD 824 - 834 869 - 879 MCMC  SRSP -504 
3 900 FDD 880 - 915 925 - 960 MCMC  SRSP -504 
4 1 800 FDD 1 710 - 1 785 1 805 - 1 880 MCMC  SRSP -508 
5 2 100 FDD 1 920 - 1 980  2 110 - 2 170  SKMM  SRSP -524M  
6 2 100 TDD 1 915 - 1 920  1 915 - 1 920  SKMM SRSP -524M  2 010 - 2 025  2 010 - 2 025  
7 2 300 TDD 2 300 - 2 400 2 300 - 2 400 SKMM  SRSP -532 
8 2 600 FDD 2 500 - 2 570 2 620 - 2 690 SKMM  SRSP -523 
9 2 600 TDD 2 570 - 2 620 2 570 - 2 620 SKMM  SRSP -523 MCMC  MTSFB  TC T015:2022  
4  d) ETSI  TS 136 521 -1; and/or  
 
e) 3GPP  TS 36.521 -1. 
 
The LTE UE  that can make voice  call via mobile network shall supports Voice  over LTE (VoLTE ) and 
to demonstrate compliance for VoLTE, the LTE UE shall complied  to 3GPP TS 34.229 -1 or any 
equivalent standards.  
 
The LTE UE shall comply to the ‘Caller Ring Back Tone ’ as stipulated in the MCMC MTSFB TC T003 . 
 
If the LTE UE supports technologies other than LTE, for example Universal Mobile Telecommunications 
Service (UMTS), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)/Enhanced Data GSM Environment 
(EDGE), Wir eless Local Area Network (WLAN), bluetooth and Near Field Communication (NFC), 
suppliers shall demonstrate that the LTE UE has been tested and certified for conformance to related 
Technical Codes or Class Assignments.  
 
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)  
 
The LTE UE shall comply  with the conducted emission and radiated emission  requirements  as defined  
in the ETSI  EN 301 489-1 or any equivalent standard s. 
 
Specific to mobile phones adaptor, the adaptor shall comply to ETSI  EN 301 489 -1 or ETSI  EN 301 
489-34 or any equivalent standard s. 
 
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, IEC 62368 -1, or 
any equivalent  standard s. 
 
4.2.3.2  Specific Absorption  Rate  (SAR)  
 
The LTE UE shall comply with the International Commission on Non -Ionizing Radiation Protection 
(ICNIRP) and one or more of the following standards:  
 
a) BS EN 50360;  
 
b) IEC 62209 -1; and/or  
 
c)  IEC 62209 -2. 
 
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5  Annex  A 
(normative)  
 
 
Normative references  
 
 
MCMC MTSFB TC T003, Specification for Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) System for 
Connection to Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)  
 
MCMC  SRSP -504, Requirements  for mobile  cellular  systems  and International  Mobile  
Telecommunications  (IMT)  systems  operating  in the frequency  bands  824 MHz to 834 MHz paired  with 
869 MHz to 879 MHz and 880 MHz to 915 MHz  paired with  925 MHz to 960  MHz 
 
MCMC  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 International Mobile Telecommunications  (IMT) systems  
operating  in the  frequency  band  2500 MHz to  2690 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 
 
MCMC SRSP MS 700 , Requirements  for International Mobile Telecommunications Systems Operating 
in the Frequency Bands of 703 MHz to 743 MHz and 758 MHz to 798 MHz   
 
MCMC SRSP MS 800, Requirements for International Mobile Telecommunications Systems Operating 
in The Frequency Bands of 839 MHz to 844 MHz and 798 MHz to 803 MHz  
 
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 2127 -4, Rubber insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords 
and flexible cables  
 
MS IEC 60038,  IEC standard  voltages  
 
MS IEC 60950 -1, Information  technology  equipment - Safety  - Part 1:  General  requirements  
 
Recommendation ITU -R M.1457,  Detailed  specifications  of the terrestrial  radio  interfaces  of 
International  Mobile  Telecommunications -2000  (IMT-2000)  
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6  Recommendation ITU -R M.2012,  Detailed  specifications  of the terrestrial  radio  interfaces  of 
International  Mobile  Telecommunications  Advanced  (IMT-Advanced)  
 
Recommendation ITU -T E.161, Arrangement of digits, letters and symbols on telephones and other 
devices  that can be used  for gaining  access to  a telephone network  
 
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 radio  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)  
 
IEC 62368 -1, Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety 
requirements  
 
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  Matters  (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 n etworks; 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: Evolved 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 EN 50075 , Specification for flat non -wirable two -pole plugs 2.5 A 250 V, with cord, for the connection 
of class II -equipment for 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)  
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7  BS EN 50525 -2-11, Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 
450/750V (U0/U) Cables for general applications. Flexible cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation  
 
3GPP TS 34.229 -1, Internet Protocol (IP) multimedia call control protocol based on Session Initiation 
Protocol (SIP) and Session Description Protocol (SDP); User Equipment (UE) conformance 
specification; Part 1: Protocol conformance specification  
 
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  
 
 
  
  Acknowledgements  
 
 
Members of the Fixed and Wireless Terminal  Working Group  
 
Mr Ahmad Faizan Pardi (Chairman)  SIRIM Berhad  
Mr Najib  Fadil Mohd Bisri @ Bisri  (Vice Chairman)  Telekom Malaysia B erhad  
Mr Muhammad Rezza Alui (Secretary)  Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd  
Ms Wan Zarina Wan Abdullah (Draft lead)  SIRIM Berhad  
Mr Muhaimin Mat Salleh/  
Ts Mohammad Hafiz Halal (Secretariat)  Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd  
Ms Irma Syafrida Abd Majid  edotco Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Mr Abdul Ghani Zainal Abidin  Harvestnet Sdn Bhd  
Mr Ahmad Shab Fizie Che Mood/  
Mr Dikhwan Hady Darnalis / 
Mr Khor Yew Shin  Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd  
Mr Pang Chee Wai  Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd  
Mr Leong Woon Min  Redsun Engineering Sdn Bhd  
Ms Ng Shiong Nien  Rohde & Schwarz Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Mr Ahmad Amzar Hanis/  
Ms Khairunnisa Ab Halim/  
Mr Mohd Rizal Ali/  
Ms Nurul Ain Ab Karim  SIRIM Berhad  
Mr Ahmad Syamil Wahid/  
Mr Amran Naemat/  
Mr Fazli Shamsuddin/  
Mr Mohd Sabri Mohd Jamil/  
Mr Sufian Harris Ab Hadi  Telekom Malaysia B erhad 
Mr Sarvesh Gopalakrishnan/  
Ms Siti Najwa Muhammad  Webe Digital Sdn Bhd  
Mr Low Wei Yap  Wideminds Pte Ltd  
Mr Amarjit Singh Karthar Singh/  
Mr Yew Kuan Min  YTL Communications Sdn Bhd  
  
By invitation:   
Ms Preetha M Nadarajah  Nokia Siemens Networks Sdn Bhd