MEXICO: Public Consultation to update the National Table of Frequency Allocations
On May 04, 2018, the National Institute of Telecommunications from Mexico (IFT) launched a Public consultation process to work on the draft that will update the National Table of Frequency Allocations. The purpose of this consultation is to meet with the requirements of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and new technologies, and also to promote […]
ARGENTINA: Safety certification for low-voltage products
On March 28, 2018, the Secretariat of Trade of Argentina, issued the resolution SC N° 169/2018 to introduce new amendments to the regime governing the mandatory certification of compliance for low-voltage electrical products in Argentina. This resolution has as main objective to ensure that all electrical equipment commercialized in Argentina meets the requirements to provide […]
JAPAN: MIC Announces Regulation Revision for Radio Equipment
On April 23, 2018, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication (MIC) of Japan released an outline with a proposed amendment to arrange the technical standards of Wireless LAN Systems in Japan in order to meet the demands of the increasing mobile communications traffic. The arrangement will consist on allowing the 5.2GHz band for outdoor […]
MEXICO: New Official Draft for Mexican Standard PROY-NOM-184-SCFI-2017
On March 7, 2018, the government of Mexico released a new official draft for Mexican standard PROY-NOM-184-SCFI-2017 regarding the regulatory elements and obligations that providers must consider for the commercialization or provision of telecommunications services when using a public telecommunications network. These changes have been considered to protect consumers rights and in order to provide […]
CANADA: ISED Releases New Changes for Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations
On April 13, 2018 the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) officially released the new changes to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations as a result of the public consultation SMSE-005-17 that started on August 17, 2017 and finished on October 25, 2017. This table is derived from the International Table, therefore, it is […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Proposes New Rules to Increase Opportunities for Entities
On April 2, 2018, the FCC proposed new rules and is looking for comments, opinions, or feedback. The FCC proposed the following rules: FCC wants to permit licensed for fixed point-to-point operations for 102.2 gigahertz of spectrum; making 15.2 of the gigahertz of spectrum available for unlicensed use. Create a new category of experimental licenses […]
CANADA: Certification Requirements for Equipment Operating in Frequency Bands 758-768 MHz and 788-798 MHz
On April 1, 2018, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) issued the Radio Standards Specification RSS-140 regarding the certification requirements for equipment operating in the public safety broadband frequency bands 758-768 MHz and 788-798 MHz. Equipment covered by this standard is classified as Category I equipment. Either a technical acceptance […]
NEW ZEALAND: MBIE Publishes Discussion Document for Preparation of 5G
During March 2018, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) of New Zealand published a discussion document for the preparation of 5G in the country with the following objective: “the objective of this discussion document is to canvas industry’s views on the key issues and actions by government required to support the roll out […]
CANADA: New Requirements for Wireless Device Testing Laboratories
On March 24, 2018 the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) published in the official Gazzete, Vol. 152, No. 12, in which the session of government notices releases a Telecommunications Act regarding the new requirements for wireless device testing laboratories. ISED released the following documents for this act: 1. Decisions on New Requirements for […]
NEW ZEALAND: Radiocommunications Regulations Notice
On January 31, 2018, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) of New Zealand published on the official gazette a notice prohibiting the supply and offer for supply of 22 – 26 GHz vehicular short-range radar parts and equipment in New Zealand (excluding devices operating in the narrow band 24.000 – 24.250 GHz narrow […]