CANADA: Changes In RSS-310, Issue 4, licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category II Equipment
On June 9, 2015, IC (Industry Canada) posted in their website an actualization of the Radio Standars Specification RSS-310 with changes in section 3.2, underground radios and some editorial corrections. The actualization will be in force 90 days after its publication.
MOLDOVA: Public Consultation Opened By ANCRETI To Issue Licenses In Radio Frequencies In The Bands 2500-2690MHz And 3400-3800MHz
Moldova’s Telecommunications Authorithy (ANCRETI) published a new public consultation that will be running until July 17. The main purpose is to submit for evaluation, by possible competitors and interested parties, the plan for using some segments of the radio frequency bands between 2500-2690 MHZ and 3400-3800 MHz.
MEXICO: 2.5 GHz Band For LTE Use Will Be Release In 2016 According To IFT
After a public consultation made by the IFT (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones) between April 7 – May 5 2015, taking in account the recommendations of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the Interamerican Commision of Telecommunications (CITEL), the IFT decided to adopt the C1 segmentation scheme for the frequency band 2500 – 2690 MHz. it […]
MEXICO: Public Consultation For The IFT “Technical Disposition IFT-008-2015 For Spread Spectrum Devices” Draft
The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) opened a public consultation between July 7th – 17th and August 3rd – 17th (20 workdays), in order to receive comments, proposals and opinions about the draft of the technical disposition IFT-008-2015. The principal objective of this disposition is to establish specifications and limits for the radio communication equipments that […]
SOUTH AFRICA: Adoption Of The Plug Standard SANS 164–2
The current triangular electrical plug and socket used in South Africa is set to be replaced. SABS recommended to implement the dubbed SANS 164-2. this plug standard has been the preferred configuration for new installations. The new plug and socket standard might be the preferred standard, but the residents are still free to install and use sockets and plugs […]
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: 4G LTE Spectrum To Auction In October
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) divulged an agenda for the introduction of 4G LTE spectrum. It could be available in October. They are evaluating spectrum in the 450 MHz, 700 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100MHz and 2500 MHz. However, the interest is in the 700 MHz band because it has been used in […]
PARAGUAY: Auction For 4G-Suitable Spectrum
The president of the telecommunications regulators (CONATEL), said that the distribution of the spectrum is a top priority, and that the auction could initiate next month. It could include 40 MHz of paired AWS spectrum between 1730 MHz – 1770MHz and 2130 MHz – 2170 MHz.
HONG KONG: Performance Specifications For Apparatus Operating In The 2.4 GHz Or 5 GHz Band
In this specification, published in june 2 2015, the Hong Kong Communications Authority (HKCA) set out the technical and evaluations requirements for radiocommunications apparatus operating in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band and employing frequency hopping or digital modulation.
UNITED STATES: Wireless Innovation Act Reintroduced In U.S Senate To Free Up Spectrum
On June 18, 2015, a group of Senators, reintroduced the Wireless Innovation Act to free up spectrum for wireless broadband, including in the 5GHz band, trying to keep U.S leading the world in wireless innovation and technology. The Senators are very committed to continue with the innovation and American leadership in mobile broadband by making […]
INDIA: Bureau Of Indian Standards (BIS) Just Announced The Discontinuation Of The Tatkal Scheme
The “TATKAL LICENSING SCHEME¨ has been the fast track process for BIS registration and was implemented in 2014 to avoid delay in the process of GOL in case of products under Mandatory Certification. Under this scheme, the time norms for GOL had been clearly specified and a total time for GOL was specified as 30 […]