Published by National Telecommunications Commission(NTC) on July 3, 2023.
Requested from NTC by E. Martinez at 03:35 PM on
July 3, 2023.
Purpose: Information required by our Company
Date of Coverage: 07/03/2023 - 07/03/2023
Tracking no: #NTC-872668844025
E.MARTINEZ
July 3, 2023, 3:35 p.m.
1. Does the goTenna Network Mesh need an NTC permit before importing the equipment?
For your reference here is the link to the product: https://gotennamesh.com/?_ga=2.261481998.2088474279.1688046820-2014552165.1646630700
2. Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 NTC Approved?
If no how do I get it approved?
E.MARTINEZ
July 3, 2023, 3:38 p.m.
In my previous inquiry FOI replied only how to secure a permit but did not answer if the goTenna Network Mesh needs a permit prior importation and if the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 is already NTC approved.
D.DAQUIOAG
July 3, 2023, 4:49 p.m.
July 3, 2023
Dear Ms. Martinez
Thank you for your request dated Jul 03, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for goTenna Network Mesh and Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3.
We received your request on Jul 03, 2023 and will respond on or before Jul 24, 2023 03:35:52 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE5UQy04NzI2Njg4NDQwMjUM, for request with ticket number #NTC-872668844025.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Divina Daquioag
FOI Officer
E.MARTINEZ
July 3, 2023, 5:25 p.m.
Thank you. Hope you can also advise contact number of NCT NCR.
Please include info on how to secure a permit for the gotenna mesh network if it is required before import.
Info on how to get the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 approved by NCT.
D.ANDRES CASTELAR JR
July 17, 2023, 3:15 p.m.
July 17, 2023
Dear Ms. Martinez,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Jul 03, 2023 03:35:52 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the status of goTenna Network Mesh and Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved. As per evaluation of the concerned Operating Unit which is the Equipment Standard Division of this Commission, the following are their responses:
In item Number 1. Does thee goTenna Network Mesh need an NTC permit before importing the equipment?
Answer : As per reference to the given weblink, it describes the product as a radio equipment and therefore regulated by the NTC. However, due to the functionality of this device that it offers telecommunication services to its users and operates in frequency bands that may affect other communication devices in the Philippines, we respectfully recommend a technical presentation of the equipment.
In item Number 2. Is the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 NTC Approved?
Answer: As per reference to the NTC website at www.ntc.gov.ph, on the list of Type Approved/Accepted Grant of Equipment Conformity, Samsung SM-T575 with Marketing Name Galaxy Tab Active 3 is Type Approved/Accepted with GEC No. ESD-GC-2006260. For your reference link you may check at https://ntc.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/Type%20Approved/GEC%/202009-2021.pdf.
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to:
ATTY. ELLA BLANCA B. LOPEZ
Commissioner
NTC Bldg., East Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City
Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
DIVINA N. DAQUIOAG
FOI Officer
FOR:
DEP.COM JON PAULO SALVAHAN
FOI Decision Maker
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