Australia: Amendment Published for AS/CA S042.1:2025 Air Interface Connection Requirements

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The Australian Telecommunications Alliance has published Amendment No. 1/2026 to AS/CA S042.1:2025, Requirements for connection to an air interface of a Telecommunications Network, Part 1: General. The standard was first published on 30 June 2025 and replaced AS/CA S042.1:2022. The amendment was published on 26 June 2026. The standard sets general requirements for customer equipment used with public mobile telecommunications services and satellite services.

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Scope of the Standard

AS/CA S042.1:2025 sets out general requirements for Customer Equipment (CE) that is designed or intended to connect to:

  • A public mobile telecommunications service (PMTS), where the equipment is an addressable device
  • A Satellite Service, where the equipment is an addressable device
  • Both of the above

Amendment No. 1/2026

Amendment No. 1/2026 was published on 26 June 2026. The Australian Telecommunications Alliance has released four documents: the original standard, the amendment, a consolidated version that includes the amendment, and an Expression of Intent document.

Mandatory Status

The mandatory status of AS/CA S042.1:2025 is set by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and is listed on the Telecommunications standards page of the ACMA website.

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Quick Country Facts

Australia

Certification Body: The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

Certification Type: Mandatory

License Validity: Indefinite

Application Language: English

Legal License Holder: Local Representative

In-Country Testing Requirement: Testing Not Required

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