EUROPEAN UNION: Entry into Force for Cybersecurity Requirements Postponed to August 2025
On July 20th, 2023, the European Commission published a Delegated Regulation that amends the previously published Regulation (EU) 2022/30 as regards the date of application of the essential requirements for radio equipment. This publication was made after receiving comments during the consultation period and through it, the Commission: The rest of the text of Delegated […]
NEW ZEALAND: Radiocommunications Regulations (Radio Standards) Notice 2023
On July 10th, New Zealand published the Notice of Radiocommunications Regulations (Radio Standards) Notice 2023 that came into force on July 1st, 2023. The notice prescribes the classes of products, the standards applicable to particular classes of products, the level of conformity applicable to a class of products, and products that are exempt from the […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Act 9281 – Technical Requirements for Conformity Assessment of The Product Type Smart TV Box
In the month of July, ANATEL published ACT No 9281 with the intent to establish minimum technical requirements for conformity assessment, with the National Telecommunications Agency, of equipment, classified as Smart TV Box. According to ANATEL, TV Box devices are characterized as terminal equipment intended to access audiovisual content via the Internet and display it […]
INDONESIA: KOMINFO Publish SRDs Technical Standards Draft
The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (KOMINFO) released a draft concerning Technical Standards for Telecommunications Equipment and/or Short-Range Telecommunications Devices. The draft contains the following key information: The comments can be sent to the following emails: indr013@kominfo.go.id, muha115@kominfo.go.id, fauz001@kominfo.go.id, and aria001@kominfo.go.id until July 27th, 2023. Type Approval Impacted? Standards and technical regulationsSpectrum Impacted? Changes in […]
EL SALVADOR: Release of the 6GHz Frequency Band for Wi-Fi Applications for Low-power Devices in Indoor Area
On July 9th, the General Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications published the resolution T-0408-2023, which resolves to update the National Frequency Allocation Table (CNAF) for a complete band of 6GHz, it is allocated for unlicensed usage for transmission and reception of data in the Wi-Fi wireless technology. According to resolution T-0408-2023, it is for low-power […]
SINGAPORE: IMDA Announces Draft of Technical Specifications for Short-Range Devices
On June 30th, IMDA published the latest Draft of Technical Specifications for Short Range Devices. IMDA has included specifications related to the 6GHz band in this latest update. All views and comments should be submitted in soft copies (Microsoft Word or PDF Format) to Telecoms_Standards@imda.gov.sg by 12 noon of the closing date, July 18th. Please be informed […]
CHINA: Notice for the New NAL Label Marking
China’s authority issued the “Notice on the Use and Promotion of the New NAL Mark” on June 29, 2023, the key points to focus on are as follows: 1 – From July 1, 2023, the new type of NAL label will be officially launched. In the transition period, from Jul 1st, 2023 to Dec 31st, 2023, […]
NIGERIA: NCC Announces Increased Type Approval Regulatory Fees
On July 4th, 2023, Nigeria Communication Commission announced the increased regulatory fees for equipment requiring type approval in Nigeria. It is important to note that if equipment falls under more than one equipment category, a higher billing fee will apply. All equipment manufacturers, vendors, and operators are also advised to ensure that their equipment conforms […]
BRAZIL: Technical Requirements for Conformity Assessment of The IPv6 Protocol in Telecom Products
On June 22nd, 2023, ANATEL published ACT No 7971 containing the technical requirements for conformity assessment of the IPv6 protocol in telecommunications products. These requirements were suggested in a public consultation closed in March 2023. The implemented changes are the inclusion of the following updated normative references: Observations: a) The requirements apply to 3G and […]
INDIA: Circular for Date of Extension in Phases 3 & 4
With reference to the testing and certification of telecommunication equipment under Phase-IlI & Phase-IV of the MTCTE regime, as provisioned in Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules 2017, the following amendments are hereby notified with immediate effect as mentioned below: a. Extension of date of mandatory certification of 32 products (ERs) covered under MTCTE phase-Ill and IV […]