MALAYSIA: Wireless Microphone Changes Coming July 2018
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced in their Section 169 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 that wireless microphone device(s) operating from 694MHz to 798MHz frequency band, will no longer be permitted. This resolution come into effect on July 1, 2018. In addition, the 700MHz to 800MHz frequency band will be reallocated […]
SINGAPORE: IMDA Releases IoT Spec Sheet for Low Power Devices
The Singapore Regulator, Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA), have issued the ‘Technical Specifications for Internet of Things’ on November 1, 2017. This Specification defines the minimum technical requirements for Internet of Things (IoT) devices that use low power wide area technologies to operate in one of the authorized frequency bands and transmit within the corresponding […]
BRAZIL: Resolution 242 Proposes Modifications for Renewals of Category III Devices
Brazil regulator, ANATEL, released Public Consultation Number 33, the goal of which is to review the main regulation (Resolution 242), the certification rules adopted in Brazil since year 2000. Resolution 242 will be replaced during 2018. One of the main modifications being proposed by ANATEL is that renewals will be required for category III devices […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM Publishes Resolution 4665-E/2017 For Medical Devices
On November 29, 2017, the Telecom Regulator ENACOM released Resolution 4665-E/2017 which specifies the minimum necessary conditions that the medical devices must comply with for an effective and efficient use of the radio-electric spectrum. This new Resolution enters in effect on January 1st, 2018 (30 days after its publication) Resolution highlights: 1. The frequency bands […]
UK: OFCOM Increases Spectrum Availability for BFWA Channels in 5.8 GHz Band
OFCOM has been doing some updates on the 5.8 GHz. Back in July they opened the 5725 – 5850 MHz for Wi-Fi use. Asides from WiFi, some portions of that band are used by Fixed Satellite Services, Broadband Fixed Wireless Access, Road tolling systems. Today’s OFCOM decision increases the spectrum available for Broadband fixed wireless […]
TAIWAN: NCC Announces Two Technical Specifications Amendments for Mobile Broadband/Communications Terminal Equipment
The National Communications Commission of Taiwan announced an amendment to “Technical Specifications for Mobile Broadband Services Terminal Equipment »(Amendment to provision of second and fifth point) and “Technical Specifications for Third Generation Mobile Communications Terminal Equipment » (Amendment to provision of first, third and forth point), which will be effective immediately. Comparison Tables attached(Chinese).
VIETNAM: MIC Replaced Circular 05/2014/TT-BTTTT with 42/2016/TT-BTTTT During Oct 2017
Circular 42/2016/TT-BTTTT issued on December 26, 2016 to come into effect. The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) circular is the final version to replace Circular 05/2014/TT-BTTTT with Circular 42/2016/TT-BTTTT. This change expects to adjust the list of potentially unsafe products and goods under the management of the Ministry of Information and Communication. Circular was […]
VIETNAM: New EMC Requirement for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication (DECT) Phones
On October 17, 2017, MIC Vietnam issued a new Circular 26/2017/TT-BTTTT to release QCVN 113:2017/BTTTT for New EMC requirement for Digital Enhance Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) phone. This standard specifies the test conditions, methods of evaluating indicators and criteria for evaluating the quality of electromagnetic compatibility of DECT equipment and associated equipment and shall enter in effect since […]
VIETNAM: MIC Introduces New EMC RF Standard for July 2018
Vietnam MIC has released Circular 18/2017/TT-BTTTT to introduce a new EMC RF standard QCVN 112:2017/BTTTT. This standard adds more requirements for some electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for wireless broadband transmitters (Wifi, WiGig, WiMAX, and BWA), will be effective from July 1, 2018.
SOUTH KOREA: 3 Main Changes for Labelling
The Radio Research Agency (RRA) of South Korea announces that is going to issue in the next months an amendments to the labelling methods applicable to Conformity Assessment for Broadcasting Telecommunications Equipment. The main changes are going to be: 1. Is it going to be permitted the use of underscore ( _ ) in the […]