PERU: MTC Issues New Type Approval Processes for Mobile Devices
On June 12nd, 2019, MTC announced through the newspaper El Peruano the modification of its Specific Regulations for Homologation of Telecommunications Equipment and Devices in order to include new requirements for the homologation of mobile terminals in the country. As of July 24th, all cell phones entering Peru must have the Cell Broadcast system, so […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Publishes Minimum Requirements and Test Procedures for Mobile Phone Lithium Batteries
On May 31st, 2019, ANATEL issued the minimum requirements and test procedures for Lithium batteries that are used in cellular mobile phones to obtain Certification of Conformity. Between the different tests to be performed are the following: Electrical tests, its necessary 15 samples, under technical standards IEC 61960-3:2017 to test: Discharge performance Charge retention and […]
GHANA: NCA Invites Comments on Type Approval Regulations, 2019
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has published the draft Electronic Communications Equipment (Type Approval) Regulations, 2019 for stakeholders’ comments. The Authority intends to introduce these Regulations to enforce Regulation 3 of the National Communications Authority Act of 2008, Act 769 which empowers the NCA to certify and ensure the testing of Electronic Communications Equipment for […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Published Act 3448, Updating List for Technical Requirements of Telecom Products Category II
On May 30th, ANATEL updated the list of technical requirements for telecom products Category II, the requirements for conformity assessment of the product “Base Station Transceiver”, inserting conditions for the assessment of equipment implementing the technology “Active Antenna System (AAS) Base Station (BS)”, in accordance with Annex I to this Act. In the Annex is […]
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Requests Public Comments on Regulatory Framework Draft for Cybersecurity
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) invites the public to view and submit their views on the “Regulatory Framework for Cybersecurity for the ICT Sector”. As part of the TRA’s efforts to regulate and manage cybersecurity in the sector, to reduce the risks to communications and information technology as an important part of the vital […]
NIGERIA: NCC Updates Organizational Structure
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published an update to their Organisational Structure which is now composed of the following twenty (20) departments: The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) is the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission and the most senior executive member of the Board of Commissioners. The office is reported by the two Executive Commissioners and […]
QATAR: CRA Launches an Initiative to Develop and Publish Research and Studies for ICT Sector Development
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) recently launched a new initiative in cooperation with specialists from different universities, colleges, and research institutions in Qatar. The aim of the initiative is to cooperate to develop and publish new researches and studies related to the development of advanced technologies in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, towards […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Published Act 3481, Technical Requirements and Test Procedures for Cellphone Chargers
On May 30th, 2019, ANATEL issued an update in the technical requirements for test procedures for the assessment in compliance for cellphones chargers repealing Act 493. Is worth to remark that tests remain and the update is for updates normative references as: • ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Approved Allocation of 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz Frequency Bands
On May 15th, 2019 the Brazilian Board of National Telecommunication Agency (ANATEL) approved the allocation and regulation of the use conditions of the 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz radio frequency bands. The two tracks, which will be embedded by the Agency, are key to the implementation of the fifth-generation technology (5G). According to Anatel’s president, […]
INDONESIA: SDPPI Issues New Regulation Impacting Cellular Phones, Laptops, and Tablets
On April 24th, 2019, the Directorate General of Post and Informatics (SDPPI) published a new regulation “KEPDIRJEN POSTEL No. 138 the Year 2019” regarding the International Test Laboratory Recognition for cellular phones, handheld computers, and tablet computers. There are some main points from this new regulation: SDPPI has recognized international laboratories for cellular phones, handheld […]