AFRICA: Insights From 7th Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference
Entirety participated as an in-person telecoms stakeholder in the 7th Sub-Saharan Spectrum Management Conference. This conference had a robust debate around WRC-23 agendas 1.2; 1.3 and 1.5, with the following frequency bands, impacted: 3300 MHz – 3400 MHz 3600 MHz – 3800 MHz 6425 MHz – 7025 MHz 7025 MHz – 7125 MHz 10 GHz […]
UNITED KINGDOM: Extension Deadline for Businesses Needing UKCA Mark Implementation
On November 14th, 2022, the United Kingdom government updated its guidance for using UKCA marking on products to be marketed inside Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) territory. With this new update, the deadline for which every company has to implement the UKCA marking for products within UK legislation scope is extended until December 31st, […]
UNITED STATES: FCC to Examine 12.7 GHz Band for Next-Gen Wireless
On Oct 27th, FCC voted to launch a proceeding to explore repurposing up to 550 megahertz in the 12.7 to 13.25 GHz (mid-band) for Next-Gen Wireless, including 5G, 6G, and beyond. The mid-band offers an ideal blend of capacity and coverage and can support faster speeds and wider coverage. The 12.7 GHz band is believed […]
COLOMBIA: Opening of The 6GHz Band (5925-7125 MHz) for Unlicensed Usage in The Colombian Market
On November 11th, there was a public announcement done by the DSA in which it mentioned their participation in a forum of the ICT leaders in Colombian industry. One of the topics to highlight in the forum is the opening of the 6GHz band (5925-7125 MHz) for unlicensed usage in Colombia, which was informed by […]
CANADA: Public Consultation on Technical Standards and Requirements for TV-broadcasting Receiving Devices – BETS-7 issue 4
Starting on September 20th, 2022, the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada opened a public consultation on the new draft of the technical standards and requirements for TV-broadcasting receiving devices – BETS-7 issue 4 – looking for comments from the industry stakeholders. Comments on this new version of the standard will be received […]
FRANCE: ARCEP Opens Public Consultation Draft Decision Setting Conditions For Use of Radio Frequencies by Short-Range Devices
On October 13, 2022, ARCEP opened a public consultation on its Draft Decision to amend Decision No. 2014-1263 dated November 6, 2014. This is to implement the new provisions introduced by European Commission Decision (EU) 2022/180 of February 8, 2022, updating the harmonized technical conditions for the use of radio spectrum for short-range devices on […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Does Not Extend COVID-19 Renewal Letter Acceptance – Still Allowing Remote Inspections to Factory and Testing Labs
Brazilian agency ANATEL Issue Official Document, Letter n° 362/2022/ORCN/SOR-ANATEL Updating the Exception due to Coronavirus. In this publication, ANATEL did not renew the Exception for the renewal certification exempting the tests and further documents. This update stands only for remote inspections that are still allowed to be performed in factories or testing labs that the […]
RUSSIA: Extends The Simplified Procedure of EAC Approval
According to Decree No. 353 issued on Mar. 12th, 2022 by the Government of the Russian Federation, CoCs and DoCs which carry out testing can be replaced by declarations based on applicant evidence under certain conditions until September 1, 2022. Now The Government of the Russian Federation has published Resolution No. 1522 to extend such […]
CARIBBEAN: Regional Spectrum Management Plan Amendment
ECTEL revised the Regional Spectrum Management Plan in August 2022. The new amendments incorporate recommendations from the World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC-2012, WRC-2015, and WRC-2019) such as allocating more spectrum toward public protection and Disaster relief. This is with the ECTELs mandate to meet the demands of existing and emerging technologies and services, whilst ensuring the […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Act 5159 Postponed; Act 13423/2022 Published
ANATEL published act 13423/2022 which extends the entry into force of Act 5159 that defined new requirements for chargers, the new date is October 20th, 2023. The Act 5159/2022 became optional until October 20th, 2023 when those interested in the approval will be able to choose between the new requirements or the old requirements defined […]