Peru – MTC published Ministerial Resolution No. 1685-2023-MTC/01.03

The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) issued the Ministerial Resolution No. 1685-2023-MTC/01.03 seeking comments to modify the technical conditions of the ministerial N° 777-2005-MTC-03. The main change is related to the maximum EIRP of the frequency band 5150 – 5250 MHz up to 30 dBm (1W) for indoor use. Comments can be submitted and […]

Mexico – IFT published a Public Consultation IFT-017-2023 for Radiocommunication Systems that Use Wireless Access – LAN

On December 1st, 2023, the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) released the “Technical Provision IFT-017-2023: Radiocommunication systems that use wireless access – Local area radio networks-Radiocommunication equipment that uses the digital modulation technique and that operates in the bands 5150 MHz-5250 MHz, 5250 MHz- 5350 MHz, 5470 MHz-5600 MHz, 5650 MHz-5725 MHz, 5725 MHz-5850 MHz […]

Bhutan: BICMA notifies shutting down 3G Base Stations in BTL Network

The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) announces that Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) is currently in the process of shutting down its 3G base stations within its network, aligning with the evolution of cellular mobile technology. The process of phasing our 3G technologies has a direct impact on the manufacturing process of several devices that […]

Burkina Faso: ARCEP released a new National Frequency Allocation Plan

The Autorité de Regulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP) published on November 20th, 2023  the updated National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP). One of the key updates specified in the NFAP is the license exemption for WAS/RLAN in the band 5925 –6425 MHz. Type Approval – Market Access Requirements Impacted? YesSpectrum Impacted? YesImports Impacted?: No

Vietnam: MIC issues Draft Amending and Supplementing Circular No. 04/2023/TT-BTTTTVietnam:

The Ministry of Infomation and Communications (MIC) released a draft to review and update the products listed in group 2 of Circular No. 04/2023/TT-BTTTT. The most relevant changes are:Amending the Regulations on the application of QCVN to 5G base station equipmentAmend regulations on QCVN applicable to radio equipment.Stop suspending the application of part/all of QCVN […]

United Kingdom – enacts the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023

The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 (PSTI) have been put into action by the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State. The PSTI regulation stipulates the security criteria that UK manufacturers of consumer connectable products – including importers – must adhere to and the conditions for meeting these requirements. […]

Australia: ACMA seeks comments for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulatory Arrangements

The Australia Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) released a Public Consultation to review different aspects of the current regulatory strategy and arrangement for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The main aspects are: The comments are received until December 20th, 2023 Type approval – Market Access Requirements Impacted: Yes Imports impacted: No Spectrum impacted: No

Bolivia: ATT published a New Type Approval Guidelines:

the Telecommunications and Transportation Authority of Bolivia (ATT) released a new regulatory administrative resolution identified as ATT-DJ-RAR-TL LP 443/2023. This resolution focuses on the registration and issuance of Homologation Certificates for telecommunications equipment.  Notable adjustments to the certification criteria comprise streamlining administrative processes to accelerate delivery times and providing clearer guidelines for certificate renewal, modification, […]