NEW ZEALAND: General User Radio License for Short Range/UWB Devices Notices Updated
On February 1, 2017, The Radium Spectrum Management (RSM) who is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing the radio spectrum in New Zealand updated two Notices that impacts short range and ultra-wide band devices. “The Radiocommunications Regulations (General User Radio License for Short Range Devices) Notice has been updated to expand a provision in the […]
AZERBAIJAN: MINCOM to Begin Requesting In-Country Testing Process, Doubling Process Time
As of January 2017, the Ministry of Communications and High Technologies Republic of Azerbaijan is requesting samples for telecommunications certification. The process time has now doubled from a 2-week documentary process to an in-country testing process, lasting 4 weeks. Upon completion of sample analysis, the telecommunication device(s) will be returned to clients. The decision is […]
EUROPEAN UNION: New Regulations to be Adopted Under Directive 2014/53/EU
In regards to Article 10(10) of Directive 2014/53/E, the Directive 1999/5/EC has been repealed and the market for radio equipment has been made available. The following three points have been adopted under Directive 2014/53/E: (1) The regulation specifies how the information provided should be presented AND explains that it shall only be applied to radio […]
ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Opens Public Hearing in Feb for Resolution ARCOTEL-2016
The Directory of the Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (ARCOTEL) drafted a regulation for type approval: Resolution ARCOTEL of December 29 2016. A public hearing will take place on February 7, 2017 at which individuals and companies will be allowed to comments on the draft. The proposed project will cover the following themes: (1) Responsibilities […]
VIETNAM: MIC to Allow Type Approval Applications for LTE Technology this October
On January 12, 2017, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of Vietnam officially announced a 3rd draft, Circular 42/2016/TT-BTTTT, which is set to replace 05/2014/TT-BTTTT on October 1, 2017. It is worth noting: Type Approval certificates issued under Circular 05/2014/TT-BTTTT will remain valid until their expiry dates. Circular 42/2016/TT-BTTTT is set to allow Type […]
COLOMBIA: CRC Extends Resolution Deadline for Equipment Operating in AWS and 2500MHz Bands
On December 21, 2016, the CRC published Resolution CRC 5068, which states that the ‘coming into effect’ date for type approval standards for data equipment and other equipment operating in the AWS and 2500 MHz frequency bands has been changed. The six month extension will begin as of July 8, 2017. In the meantime, the […]
ECUADOR: Public Hearings to be Held for ‘Type Approval Regulations and Terminal Certification for Telecommunications Equipment’
The Board of ARCOTEL invites the general public to participate in three public hearings that will discuss the current project: ‘Type Approval Regulations and Terminal Certification for Telecommunications Equipment.’ This project is in compliance with Regulation 07-09-ARCOTEL-2016. Those present will be able to make comments and provide their opinions on the matter. The hearings will […]
FINLAND: 700 MHZ Frequencies introduced for Wireless Broadband
On January 10, 2017, The Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA) announced that the spectrum of 700 MHz Frequencies is now usable for Wireless Broadband starting on February 1, 2017. Prior to these changes, the 700 MHz frequency band was used for the terrestrial TV network operated by Digita; however, these changes are said to strengthen […]
CHILE: Resolution 755 Updated
On January 23, 2017, The National Congress of Chile updated Resolution 755 in order to fix technical standards for the unlicensed use of short range devices. There are three key points to note from the updated resolution: 1. Previously restricted 5470-5725 MHz band is now available for unlicensed use when maximum EIRP is limited to […]
PANAMA: ASEP Releases Updated National Frequency Allocation Plan
The National Authority for Public Services (ASEP) released a new version of the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF) on December 27, 2016. The update includes changes to the adequacy of Article 11: Special Registry Bands and Article 12: Short Range Devices. Article 11 of the PNAF incorporated new frequency bands for the use of RLAN/WAN […]