UNITED STATES: FCC Publishes Modular Transmitter Integration Guide
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published in February, guidance for host product manufacturers: “Modular transmitter integration guide”. Which contains testing guidance and establishes recommendations for manufacturers who use transmitter modules in their products. It’s a reminder to host product manufacturers that they are responsible for: 1. Following the integration guidance of the modular transmitter 2. Performing a limited set […]
MEXICO: IFT 2019 Program Of Use And Exploitation Of Frequency Bands.
On March 5, 2019, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) of Mexico published the Annual Program of use and exploitation of the frequency bands for 2019. The purpose of the Annual Program is to determine the Frequency Bands of a specific spectrum that will be subject to bidding or that may be directly assigned and integrated […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Act No. 1379 – Technical Requirements of Restricted Radio-communication Equipment
On March 1st, 2019, ANATEL published its Act No. 1379. This is an update to the Technical Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Restricted Radiocommunication Equipment. There were some changes on items 6.2.5, 13.1 and 13.1.1 of Annex I to Act No. 14.448 of December 4/2017. The changes were regarding specific conditions of use of the Periodic […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Published A Rule For Relicensing 700 MHz Spectrum
On March 8th, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a notice through its WT Docket No. 06-150 – DA 19-77. The final rule describes the process for relicensing wireless 700 MHz spectrum telecommunication channels for underserved areas after they are returned to the FCC inventory. The rule comes into effect on April 8, 2019.
CANADA: ISED Issued Radio Standard Specification RSS-130 and Issue 2: Radio Standard Specifications for Equipment Operating in the Frequency Bands 617-652MHz, 663-698MHz, 698-756MHz and 777-787MHZ
Entirety reports on February 27, ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) issued the RSS-130 issue 2, replacing the RSS-130, issue 1 from October 2013. The main changes are: the addition of frequency bands 617-652 MHz and 663-698 MHz and the related requirements to the standard. The change from Equivalent Isotopically Radiated Power (e.i.r.p.) to […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM Extends Resolution 793/2019, Accepting Foreign Certificates and Test Reports for 2G/3G/4G Terminals
Entirety reports on February 27, 2019, ENACOM issued the Resolution No. 793/2019 stating 2 accredited laboratories have been authorized to perform tests based in the technical regulation ENACOM-Q2-61.03 V17.1 which makes reference to User Devices for Mobile Communication Services. The authority will accept a Declaration of Conformity in cases where there is no coincidence in […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM Issues Resolution 794/2019 Extension, Accepting Foreign Certificates and Test Reports for 2G/3G/4G Radio-bases
Entirety reports on February 27, 2019, ENACOM issued Resolution No. 794/2019 stating that 2 accredited laboratories have been authorized to perform tests based in the technical regulation ENACOM-Q2-61.03 V17.1 which makes reference to Radio-base Transceivers for Mobile Communication Services. The authority will accept a Declaration of Conformity in cases where there is no coincidence in […]
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: INDOTEL Begins Public Consultation Process to Update The National Frequency Plan
Entirety reports on February 21, 2019, INDOTEL (Dominican Institute of Telecommunications) has issued Resolution No. 004-19 (RESOLUCION No. 004-19) in order to begin the process of public consultation. Those interested have the opportunity to provide comments and observations regarding the modification project PNAF (national frequency plan). The comments and observations can be submitted up to […]
MEXICO: NOM Certificate Verification at Customs Receives 90 day Extension for Certain Goods
Entirety reports on February 15, 2019, following our Regulatory Update regarding the published DOF from Oct 23/2018 related to agreements that included some NOM certificate being requested for verification at entry point. We got confirmation there is an extension of 90 more days to enter into force in regards to the item 5 and 5 TER- […]
COSTA RICA: MEIC Issues Technical Regulation RTCR No. 497:2019
Entirety reports on February 15, 2019, MEIC (Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce) approved the Costa Rican Technical Regulation RTCR No. 497:2018 for Panel Boards and thermal-magnetic circuit breakers, general-use switches, sockets, plugs and cord connectors for use up to 1000 V. The purpose of this technical regulation is to protect from hazards the electrical […]