UNITED STATES: FCC Extends Accreditation of Test Laboratories Deadline
The FCC recently announced a deadline extension for the recognition and accreditation of the laboratories that could perform valid compliance tests. Currently, the FCC is conducting a reorganization on its process to accredit test laboratories, that process includes the unification of all the requirements under one clear normative. This new process implies that laboratories working under […]
PANAMA: ASEP Published the Public Consultation No. 006-16
The National Authority of Public Services (ASEP) released on July 4th the public consultation No. 006-16 asking interested parties for comments about the proposal to amend the National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP). This consists of three topics: 1. Modify Article 11 “licensed bands” allowing also the use of the 5470-5725 MHz, 24.05-24.25 GHz and 57-66GHz, for […]
VIETNAM: Vietnamese Standard QCVN101:2016/BTTT Clarification
As ENTIRETY has previously informed, the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC), announced the standard QCVN101:2016/BTTT for lithium batteries for portable devices (mobile batteries, tablet PC’s and notebooks). Lithium batteries will be subject to a MIC DoC requirement after October 1st, 2016. The standard is equivalent to IEC 61960 and IEC 62133 standards. it […]
SWEDEN: PTS to Auction the 700 MHz and 1800 MHz Bands
At the beginning of July, the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) announced on its website an auction for the 700 MHz and 1800 MHz bands. The auctioned portion in the 700 MHz band consists of 5 blocks of spectrum with nationwide coverage and technology or service neutral requirements. Application deadline is November 1st, 2016, […]
PARAGUAY: CONATEL Announces a Public Consultation for 4G LTE
As reported by the Paraguayan local daily ABC, the National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) recently announced that they will hold a public consultation for the tender of the 700 MHz and 2600 MHz bands in the country for 4G LTE services. The auction has been delayed in the past due to the slow process of freeing […]
CHILE: Multi-Band Stamp Notice Updated
As ENTIRETY has previously informed, the Chilean Secretary of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) addressed the implementation of a multi-band stamp in all mobile device boxes through a public notice earlier this week. Following the implementation, Resolution 1463 will be in charge of regulating this process, which was set to take part on June 16, 2016. The resolution […]
SOUTH AFRICA: SABS and ICASA Sign MoU
Earlier this year, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to ensure that electronic equipment entering the South African market meets all quality-performance standards. According to the MoU, the process to issue Certificates of Compliance for Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility […]
CHILE: SUBTEL Will Ask for a Multiband Stamp in all Mobile Devices Traded in the Country
The Chilean Secretary of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) informed, through a public notice on its website, about the implementation of a multi band stamp with the purpose to inform all the possible buyers of mobile devices, about the supported bands of the equipment. The stamp will be visible in the device box and it will inform if […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Published the Public Consultation # 15
The Brazilian National Agency of Telecommunications (ANATEL) released on June 15th the public consultation #15 asking all the interested parties for comments about the proposal to alter the technical requirements lists of some telecommunications products in the categories I, II, and III. The proposed changes includes technical requirements for the certification of RF primary radar […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Published the Public Consultation # 13
The Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL), published on June 13th, 2016 the public consultation # 13 asking, to all the interested parties, for comments on the proposal to use the 18,1 GHz – 18,6 GHz and 27,9 GHz – 28,4 GHz frequency bands for satellite networks for the fixed satellite service (SFS). The new regulation […]