We are pleased to announce that Flashnet has received ACMA Supplier Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) approval for the FRE-220 NEMA NB-IoT / LTE-M smart street lighting controller, marking an important milestone in the product’s global rollout. This certification validates the product for immediate commercial deployment across Australia, ensuring full compliance with the country’s rigorous technical standards.

The approval from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) confirms that the controller meets all strict requirements for radio communications, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and safety.

For utilities, municipalities and system integrators operating in the APAC region, the ACMA certification translates directly into lower risk and faster project timelines.

By securing this SDoC, Flashnet guarantees that the FRE-220 NEMA controller:

• Is fully market-ready: The product can be legally sold and deployed immediately without further local testing delays.
• Operates without interference: It has passed independent testing to ensure reliable operation in Australia’s regulated radio environments.
• Supports long-term infrastructure deployments: Compliance offers the regulatory stability required for large-scale, multi-year smart city investments.

For Australian utilities and councils, this approval simplifies the procurement landscape. The controller can now be specified in public tenders immediately, allowing asset managers to bypass conditional compliance checks and move directly to pilot or mass rollout.

For our international integration partners, this certification ensures technology consistency. You can now deploy the same proven NEMA hardware stack used globally into the Australian market, streamlining supply chains and unifying technical support across multi-region projects.

The controller is engineered for utility-grade applications, featuring a NEMA twist-lock form factor designed for rapid “plug-and-play” installation. Additionally, the device supports NB-IoT with LTE-M fallback. This dual-mode connectivity ensures reliable communication across Australia’s vast and varied landscape, maintaining a stable link whether deployed in dense urban centers or remote regional roadways where coverage can be challenging.

This certification reinforces Flashnet’s commitment to delivering standards-compliant solutions worldwide. By obtaining the approval, Flashnet opens a new market and provides partners across the Asia‑Pacific market with a ready-to-deploy technology stack, reinforcing trust in the safety and reliability of out products.

As we continue to expand internationally, regulatory compliance remains an essential part of our strategy, helping cities move confidently from pilot phases to scalable, resilient smart infrastructure.

inteliLIGHT® is a smart street lighting control solution that offers detailed lamp-level management capabilities (ON/OFF, dimming, real-time reporting) over multiple IoT communication technologies. In-depth grid awareness is obtained through accurate utility-grade readings of any changes occurring along the grid, reducing energy loss and offering advanced maintenance optimization tools. Furthermore, inteliLIGHT® is integrated with Smart City management platforms and offers support for further Smart City development. (www.inteliLIGHT.eu)

FLASHNET is a fast-paced tech company that integrates the latest IT, energy and telecommunications technologies into hardware and software solutions, creating and implementing intelligent systems for smarter cities and better infrastructure. Founded in 2005, FLASHNET is a leader in intelligent utility management systems, with worldwide operations. (www.flashnet.ro)

Lucy Group is a diversified international group with operating businesses across three sectors: Lucy Electric, Lucy Controls and Lucy Real Estate. Since its origins in Oxford, over 200 years ago, the Group has grown and evolved. Lucy Group now employs over 1,500 employees across offices and factories in 10 regions and trades in over 70 countries. The Group’s annual revenues in 2021 were over £250 million. Further information can be found at www.lucygroup.com