UNITED STATES: Important Reminder About FCC Changes
In the first quarter of this year, the FCC published Summary of Key Changes in the Report and Order FCC 14-208 (see the attached pdf for your reference). A point to recall is that FCC will require test labs to be accredited in order to perform FCC Certification or DoC Testing. Accredited laboratories, undergo a […]
ARGENTINA: New Telecom Regulator
AUTORIDAD FEDERAL DE TECNOLOGÍAS DE LA INFORMACIÓN Y LAS COMUNICACIONES will be the new Telecom Regulator in Argentina. The decree 677/2015 published on April 28th, 2015 states that the Ministry of Communication has announced the new National Regulator that arises from the merge between MINISTERIO DE PLANIFICACIÓN FEDERAL, INVERSIÓN PÚBLICA Y SERVICIOS and the COMISIÓN […]
EUROPEAN UNION: EC adopts decision on 1452-1492MHz band
On May 8th, 2015 the European Commission adopted a decision to open up the 1452-1492 MHz frequency band for wireless broadband under harmonised technical conditions, while ensuring the protection of existing usage of the band for terrestrial digital audio broadcasting (T-DAB). Under the decision Member States should make the spectrum available within six months. This […]
CANADA: Reminder About The New Revisions In The SAR Regulation- RSS-102
This is a reminder that all devices currently certified that are manufactured, imported, or sold in Canada, have a deadline of 180 days to be in compliance with the revised Radio Standards Specification 102, Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radio Communication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands), which set out the requirements and measurement techniques used to evaluate […]
BRAZIL: Frequency Allocation and Distribution Plan in Brazil, Edition 2015
Anatel approved the frequency plan 2015 edition. It was updated considering the dispositions about: Channeling and use conditions of radio frequencies of 4.910 MHz a 4.990 MHz – Annex to resolution No. 633 The rules about the coexistence between the Audio and images broadcasting services and SBTVD television transmission with the Radio communications services operating […]
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: Telecommunications Authority Request For Comments On Consultative Regulations Documents
The Regulator is inviting the stakeholders for comments on Consultative Documents, consistent with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act, Ch 47: 31 of the Laws of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, on the following Regulations, on/or, before Monday May 4th 2015, in accordance with the Authority’s Public Consultation Comment Submission Form: 1) Proposed Recommendations […]
SOUTH AFRICA: ICASA Publishes New Radio Frequency Regulations, Final RFSAP Plan
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa hereby informs all stakeholders and the media that a Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan (RFSAPs) for International Mobile Telephony (IMT) that seek to outline regulatory and the technical conditions on the use of the frequency bands has been published; and is obtainable on the www.icasa.org.za. The Radio […]
BAHRAIN: Public consultation on Regulation on the Approval & Importation of Telecommunications Equipment
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued a public consultation document on the draft regulation for a new approval regime for the importation and use of Telecommunications Equipment connected to public Telecommunication networks. The proposed draft regulation defines the roles and responsibilities of TRA and any person or entity wishing to import telecommunications equipment (connected to […]
MEXICO: Public Consultation: “Proposal To Adopt the Segmentation Scheme For The 2500-2690 MHz frequency band, according to the UIT-R M.1036 Recommendation ,To Be Used In Wide Band Wireless Access Services ”
On April 7th, IFT opened the public consultation “Proposal To Adopt the Segmentation Scheme For The 2500-2690 MHz frequency band, according to the UIT-R M.1036 Recommendation, To Be Used In Wide Band Wireless Access Services ”. It will be possible to comment, give opinions and to present concrete proposals related to the public consult within […]
SWITZERLAND: Draft revision of the Ordinance of the Swiss Federal Office of Communications on Telecommunications Equipment
The proposal aims to strengthen and complete the existing rules and to improve practical aspects of their application and enforcement. In addition to the increase of the safety and consumer protection, it will also increase the protection of the radio spectrum. It is in line with the «New Legislative Framework» of the European Union. The […]