Tencent Tech News is reporting today that Apple’s iPhone is just a matter of weeks (two specifically) away from test results that are prerequisite to MIIT’s issuance of a Network Access License.
As part of the approval process, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) requires that all handsets be tested by China’s Telecommunication Technology Labs (CTTL). Tests can take several months. Apple’s iPhone for China (Model A1324) has received only one (1) of the two (2) required MIIT licenses:
- Issued (five-year model approval) – Radio Transmission Equipment Type Approval Certificate (RTETAC)
- Pending – Network Access License (NAL)
More background > http://iphonasia.com/?p=5586
Here is the Google translation of the key except from Tencent Tech News report (Thanks @Chassit) >
Tencent Tech News July 10, a media company for China’s 3G market, especially the customized version of iPhone mobile phone in recent days has been sent to the Department of Public Works letter Gentile laboratory, according to informed sources revealed that Tencent Technology, Apple iPhone is Tell the Department of Public Works letter of the network laboratory testing, the fastest growing network in two weeks will be able to get permission.
