JATE & TELEC Certification for Japan Radio Sourcing
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JATE and TELEC are Japan's two mandatory approvals for wireless products: TELEC (MIC Technical Conformity, the Giteki mark) covers the radio under the Radio Law, while JATE covers terminal equipment connecting to public telecom networks. For LoRa and sub-GHz gear this matters because Japan runs the AS923 band plan, not EU868 or US915, so a module certified for Europe cannot legally transmit there. We have traced reseller-branded LoRa gateways back to their real Shenzhen maker through the public FCC grantee database, then confirmed valid AS923 JATE/TELEC numbers before buying direct.
When sourcing a wireless product for Japan, ask for the actual Giteki certificate number and verify it against the MIC database — many Chinese suppliers claim TELEC but only hold FCC/CE. Re-flashing a module to a different band plan voids the original approval, so firmware and frequency must match the certified configuration.
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FAQ
Do I need both JATE and TELEC for a LoRa gateway in Japan?
TELEC (Giteki) is required for the radio on the AS923 band. JATE applies only if the device connects to Japan's public telecom network, so a standalone Ethernet LoRa gateway often needs TELEC but not JATE — confirm per design.
Can I reuse an EU868 LoRa module's certification in Japan?
No. Japan operates LoRa on AS923, so an EU868 or US915 unit is both non-compliant and unable to communicate with Japanese networks. You need a module certified and firmware-locked to AS923.
How do I verify a supplier's TELEC claim?
Ask for the Giteki number and check it against Japan's MIC registry. Cross-reference the FCC grantee database too, since it often reveals the real OEM behind a reseller brand.
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