EGYPT: NTRA Requests Information for Establishing a Common Criteria
On October 12, 2017, the Request for Information (RFI) Certification and Accreditation scheme will be released by the Cybersecurity Certification and Accreditation Body (CCAB) since the NTRA wants to establish a “Common Criteria Testing Laboratories or any equivalent Certification body for communication and Information Security systems and components.” NTRA is inviting to submit written response […]
SINGAPORE: New Technical Specifications for Intelligent Transport Systems
The Telecommunications Standards Advisory Committee(TSAC) developed a new Technical Specifications for short range devices dedicated for applications of Intelligent Transport Systems for IMDA, Singapore’s telecommunications regulator. These specifications entered into force on October 5, 2017. The scope of this standard covers Dedicated Short Range Communications(DSRC) in the 5GHz spectrum, and IEEE 1609 wireless access vehicular […]
MEXICO: IFT Initiates First Phase Of 10 MHz Bidding In The 440 – 450 MHz Band
Telecom Authority in Mexico, IFT, is offering 10 MHz availability in the 440-450 MHz band to provide capacity services for private radio-communication systems (Tender No. IFT- 5). The procedure started on October 12th with submission of bids in its primary phase, and the secondary phase was on October 19th. The winners of this tender may […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Releases Resolution No. 686/2017
On October 13, 2017, Resolution No. 686/2017 was released on the Official Gazette. Anatel published Resolution No. 686/2017 revoking technical standards published from the years 2002 to 2013 for the certification of telecommunications products. The deadline for the entry into force is February 13, 2018.The technical requirements resulting from the rescinded resolutions shall be published […]
INDIA: Indian Language Support for Mobile Phones
The government of India, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), issued an order requiring Indian language support for mobile phones. To smoothen the order implementation, the government has extended the implementation date to February 1st, 2018.
INDIA: BiS Now Allows Display of Registration via E-Label for Mobile Makers
The Indian Cellular Association (ICA) had a proposal accepted by BiSl to allow mobile phone makers the ability to indicate its registration number and Bureau of Indian Standards (BiS) trademark in digital labels on phones. This proposal was accepted due to the lack of phone space for labels,
United States: FCC Permits Radar Services in 76-81 GHz Band, Corrected
On October 6, 2017, the FCC published a correction to the document, “Permitting Radar Services in the 76-81 GHz Band.” The document published on September 20, 2017, discussed the final rule document to permit “vehicular radars and certain non-vehicular fixed and mobile radars used at airports to operate in the entire 76-81 GHz band on […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Considerers Spectrum for Broadband in mmWave Bands
ACMA is considering to further progress one or more mmWave bands in Australia. “Given the increasing interest both domestically and internationally, and the limited incumbency issues in mmWave bands, this event, along with its consultation process, are proposed to be used to assist in streamlining the early consideration of mmWave spectrum for 5G use.” ACMA […]
CANADA: ISED Release Public Consultation on Spectrum Outlook for 2018 – 2022
On October 6, 2017, the Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada, released a public consultation on the spectrum outlook for 2018 to 2022. ISED recognizes there is a digital connectivity growth, which will ultimately drive demand for spectrum. Therefore, this consultation was initiated to ensure Canada will be prepared to meet the spectrum needs […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM to Introduce New Local Testing Requirements for Cellular Devices
Entirety has been able to confirm with Argentinean regulator, Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM), it’s getting ready to introduce a new local testing requirement for cellular devices towards the end of 2017. Please refer to PDF for a full recap of the news.