THAILAND: New Standard Replaces Old Standard for Wireless Microphones
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand have issued a new standard, NBTC TS 1006-2560, detailing criteria for frequency band usage for wireless microphones, concerning 803-806MHz, 694-703 MHz and 748-758 MHz bands. This new standard NBTC TS 1006-2560 will replace standard NTC TS 006-2548 for wireless microphones and will have as main differences […]
EGYPT: Removal of Bandwidth Restrictions for Indoor WLAN Frequencies
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) published ‘Regulations for use of Wireless Devices which states WLAN 802.11ac devices can now be approved and used in Egypt. In addition, NTRA confirmed bandwidth restrictions for indoor WLAN frequencies, which have been removed. The Frequency band 5.470-5.725 GHz isn’t allowed for the commercial use (no change from previous […]
ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Applies Changes to Frequency Range 902 – 928 MHz
During December of 2017, ARCOTEL (Agencia de Regulación y control de las Telecomunicaciones) published resolution 12-09-ARCOTEL-2017 PNF. With this resolution, ARCOTEL changes the National Frequency Plan. One of the main modifications has to do with the frequency range 902 – 928 MHz which was divided into two parts: First range: 902-915 MHz Second range: 915-928 […]
UK: Ultra Wide-Band Equipment Regulation Coming February 2018
On January 16, 2018 the UK Government published regulation Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 and shall come into force on February 6, 2018. These regulations give effect to Commission Decision 2017/1438(a) amending Decision 2007/131/EC and allowing the use of radio spectrum equipment using ultra wide-band technology in a harmonized manner with the […]
MEXICO: PROY-NOM-019-SCFI-2016 Consultation to Replace NOM-019-SCFI-1998
The Mexican Economy Secretariat (SE) published on December 18, 2017, in the Official Diary of Mexico (DOF), PROY-NOM-019-SCFI-2016 “Information technologies equipments and associated equipment, as well as office equipment – security requirements” for a public consultation. Once the NOM becomes official and it’s published in the official diary, it will replace NOM-019-SCFI-1998. The consultation will […]
CANADA: General Requirement Changes for Compliance of Radio Apparatus Document Published
On December 21, 2017, Industry Radio Standard Specifications (RSSs) of Canada published a draft with a list of changes describing the general requirements for the Compliance of Radio Apparatus, this document will come into force upon its publication on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada website. Among the main changes we can find: -Add […]
TAIWAN: NCC Issues Technical Specifications for Narrowband Terminal Equipment
The National Communication Commission of Taiwan (NCC) issued on January 10, 2017 the Technical Specifications for Narrowband Terminal Equipment of Mobile Broadband Business. The specifications have adopted the narrow-band terminal equipment type approval of LTE Machine Type Communications (LTE-M1) and Narrow-Band IoT (NB-IoT). According to its properties, equipment is categorized as either Frequency Division Duplex […]
TAIWAN: NCC Issue Set-Top Boxes Technical Specification Sheet
On January 11, 2018, The National Communication Commission of Taiwan (NCC) issued the Technical Specifications Sheet for Set-Top Boxes for Multimedia Content Distribution Platform on a Fixed Telecommunications Network. This specifications are applicable to terminal equipment of Internet Protocol (IP) physical interface that is equipped with an ethernet port and able to receive and demodulate […]
VIETNAM: Circular Draft Issues New List of Devices Subject to Type Approval and DoC
The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) of Vietnam has released Draft Circular to replace existing Circular 42/2016/TT-BTTTT – Regulations on list of products subjected to MIC Type Approval and Declaration of Conformity (DoC). This Circular prescribes the list of products and goods with potential to be unsafe under the management of the Ministry of Information and […]
PAKISTAN: PTA Announces New Type Approval Regulation Changes
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued new Type Approval Regulation that may come with many new changes. Some key highlights from the new policy document to understand key changes are: 1. Newly Revised Application Form/Undertaking and Documentation required as part of Type Approval Application 2. Inclusion of RED Directive 2014/53/EU as part of acceptable test reports for equipment 3. Revision […]