United Arab Emirates: TDRA’s Newsletter Announcement about Advanced Mobile Location (AML) testing
On February 2024, TDRA has published the Technical Requirement for Advanced Mobile Location TS FS 004, Version 1.0, that entered into force in March 2024. The requirement applies to Mobile Terminals to be used in the Public Mobile Radio Communication System and services in cellular networks. All mobile handsets shall support advanced mobile location features. […]
Malaysia: New Class Assignment No.1 of 2024 published by MCMC Malaysia
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has released the Class Assignment No.1 of 2024 on March 5th, 2024, superseding the previous one, Class Assignment No. 1 of 2023. It outlines the permitted use of radio frequency bands for various Radio Frequency (RF) devices in Malaysia. The document specifies 30 categories of devices, including common […]
Malaysia: SIRIM Announces the Introduction of the Intellectual Property Form in replacement of the Trademark Authorization Letter for SIRIM applications.
SIRIM introduces Intellectual Property Form which will replace the current trademark authorization letter in use. Below are the specified category of trademark declaration for Type Approval application for the applicability of the form. Category Required Document Applicant had been authorized by the trademark / brand name owner. Evidence of registration certificate issued by Intellectual Property […]
Indonesia: SDPPI Announces the official implementation of SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) for Mobile Telecommunication devices.
On March 21st, 2024 SDPPI announced the official implementation of SAR limits for Mobile Telecommunication devices in accordance with Decree Number 177 of 2024. With this new regulation, local testing becomes a requirement for telecommunications devices and tablet computers used in Indonesia. SAR will be applicable for devices that are used at a distance of […]
Brazil: ANATEL Letter No. 100 – Cybersecurity for Enterprise devices
Anatel’s ORCN has clarified that the cybersecurity requirements outlined in Act No. 2436/2023 do not apply to Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) intended solely for corporate use. These requirements, specified for CPE serving the general public, are not relevant to corporate equipment, which is typically installed and managed by specialized technical teams within secure corporate networks. […]
USA: FCC Introduces a Voluntary Labeling Scheme for IoT Cybersecurity
The FCC has recently initiated a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program specifically for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products. This is a significant step towards enhancing the security of wireless IoT devices. The primary aim of this program is to help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing IoT products. It also encourages manufacturers to adhere to […]
Bahrain: TRA Publishes Technical Specifications Requirements for Type Approval
On February 28th, 2024, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) published the Technical Specification requirements for Type Approval on its official website, an official guideline listing all compatible Standard versions from the European Conformity Scheme, per frequency band and technology/application. These requirements have now in force since its publication at the end of February and must […]
Saudi Arabia: CST Publishes the Information Memorandum for the Specialized Radio Network License in the 450 MHz band
On March 4th, 2023, CST published on their website, the Memorandum for the Specialized Radio Network License in the 450 MHz frequency band, now allowing this band to be used for applications destined for smart appliances, IoT devices and automate operations, however with the detail that this band will require to acquire License of operation […]
Thailand: NBTC issued a Public Consultation for the Use of 5925 – 6425 MHz
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications (NBTC) published a public consultation to collect comments regarding the use of 5925 – 6425 MHz, this public consultation it is related to the local standard NBTC MT. 1039 – 256X. The standard NBTC MT. 1039 – 256X was released on April 2023, with this new draft NBTC expects to […]
Serbia: RATEL Published New Allocation Plan
On February 21st, RATEL made an announcement regarding the implementation of the regulation for establishing the Radio Frequency Band Allocation Plan of 2024. This regulation, published in the Official Gazette of RS, No. 9/24 on February 5, 2024, took effect on February 13, 2024, eight days after its publication, thereby replacing the previous Regulation (Official […]