BRAZIL: ANATEL Approves New Regulation for Radio Frequency Devices
On Thursday, June 22, 2017 the board of directors of ANATEL approved a new regulation on Radiocommunication Devices. These changes were discussed back in 2015 through a public consultation that received more than 500 comments. As of today, ANATEL has not made available the answers on the public consultation. With the approved regulation, ANATEL meets […]
ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Updates Homologation Process
On Thursday, June 15, 2017, Agencia de Regulacion y Control de las Telecomunicaciones (ARCOTEL) of Ecuador issued a 9-page article going over the the new changes you can expect in the updated regulation. Some key topics to consider in the article is the issuing process, requirements for homologation, equipment that does not require certification, technical […]
PHILIPPINES: NTC Circular to Impact Short-Range-Devices this June
On June 7, 2017, The National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) of Philippines amended section 2 of the Memorandum Circular No. 03-05-2007 . The circular was implemented to ensure the public is able to stay on top of the rapid development wireless technology is currently undergoing. NTC’s plan to combat this growth is to widen the access to […]
INDIA: TEC Releases Draft Proposal on Procedure for Certification of Telecommunication Equipment
On May 24, 2017, The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India released a notice regarding the procedure for certification of telecommunication equipment. The purpose of this notice is to propose and review an implementation for mandatory testing and certification of telecom equipment prior to sale, import, or use in the country of India. TEC invites […]
PAKISTAN: PTA Release List of 7 Devices Not Requiring Type Approval/NOC
On May 26, 2017, The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) released a document highlighting equipment that will be exempted from type approval/NOC. The list of the 7 devices that do not require type approval/NOC from PTA and may directly be imported are as follow: 1. Networking Equipment (Switches, Firewalls, Servers, Storage Devices). 2. Laptops / Desktops […]
SOUTH AFRICA: SABS Modifies EMC / EMI Approval Process During June 2017
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) released a statement announcing EMC / EMI Certificate of Compliance Scheme for Manufacturers was modified on June 1, 2017. This modification includes: -Manufacturers who require participating in the Scheme are required to apply for registration through a secured on-line platform on the SABS’ website. -A once off non-refundable […]
CANADA: ISED Reach Decision on Technical and Policy Framework for RLAN Devices Operating in 5150-5250 MHz Frequency Band
During May of 2017, The Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) announced their decision from the consultation process that took place during January of 2017 on whether to modify the current technical and policy framework for radio local area network (RLAN) devices that operate within the 5150-5250 MHz frequency band. What is RLAN? […]
IFT Preliminary Draft to Evaluate Procedure for Conformity Assessment in Telecommunications and Broadcasting
On June 2, 2017, The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) announced a public consultation on the “propose draft procedure for Conformity Assessment in Telecommunications and Broadcasting” in efforts to bring transparency to its new regulations. During this public consultation, it will open its doors to comments, opinions and input in regards to the proposed draft. […]
AUSTRALIA: Government Backs All 27 Recommendations to Reshape ACMA
On May 22, 2017, Australia’s communication minister announced its support for the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) reforms after being reviewed by the Department of Communications and the Arts (DCA). There are a total of 27 recommendations listed and the government has approved to “put forward” into action all 27 recommendations. Purpose for the […]
COLOMBIA: CMIIT Certificate Not Comparable to CRC Standard, Terminal Equipment Will be Blocked
On Thursday, May 11, 2017, The Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) of Colombia notified the public that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT) certification standard is not comparable to the homologation standard that is currently in force in Colombia. “Despite the efforts made by the CRC, it has not been possible to establish that […]