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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Monday announced to reform current network access licensing system to telecommunication devices, incorporating satellite network devices into the license administration mechanism. 

Network access license will not be available for 11 devices including fixed-line telephone, cordless telephone, fax machine and modem. The announcement requires manufacturers of unlisted devices to follow production and application laws to ensure quality. 

"For instance, some satellite network devices such as TV boxes were regulated by other departments, leading to diverse administration standards" Xiang Ligang, director-general of the Beijing-based Information Consumption Alliance, told the Global Times on Monday.

He noted that the incorporation of satellite network devices into network access licensing system under the MIIT is helpful for the development of industry, and will encourage more industry players to commercialize satellite network devices.

The function virtualization devices will also be added in the access licensing system, which is being simplified. 

MIIT said the reform is aimed to reduce the operational burden on enterprises and accelerate market activities. On the other hand, administrative efficiency will be improved which will benefit the long-term development of the industry. 

Global Times