VIETNAM: National Technical Regulation – QCVN 130:2022/BTTTT
The current regulation on electrical safety in Vietnam was issued in 2010, such as QCVN 22:2010/BTTTT (built on the basis of reviewing and transforming bc industry-standard 68-190:2003 based on international standards at the time). At the same time, some TCVN also has safety requirements such as TCVN 7326-1:2003 and TCVN 6385:2009. However, these standards are […]
AUSTRALIA: Amendments to Radiocommunication Class License
On Mar. 5th, 2022, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence Variation 2022 (No.1). It amends Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015 and adds the usage of frequency 5925-6425 MHz. The detailed information is as follows: 63AA Radio Local Area Network transmitters Permitted operating frequency […]
INDIA: Market Surveillance of Products Covered Under The Compulsory Registration Scheme
BIS, the National Standards Body of India, is operating the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) based on Scheme II of Schedule II of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The scheme is based on self-declaration of conformity by the manufacturers. Over the years, the number of licenses under this scheme has grown manifold. For this reason, BIS […]
VIETNAM: Regulation on Electromagnetic Compatibility for RadioCommunication Equipment (QCVN 18:2022/BTTTT)
In May 2022, The Minister of Information and Communication (MIC) issued the new technical regulation on electromagnetic compatibility for radio communication equipment, QCVN 18:2022/BTTTT to replace QCVN 18:2014/BTTTT. The technical regulations and measurement methods of QCVN 18:2022/BTTTT are in line with ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11) of the European Institute of Telecommunication Standards (ETSI). […]
VIETNAM: National Technical Regulation on NB-IoT Terminals
Vietnam’s regulator, MIC issued National Technical Regulation on NB-IoT Terminals (QCVN 131:2022/BTTTT) in May, 2022. QCVN 131:2022/BTTTT is built on the basis of ETSI EN 301 908-1 V15. 1.1 (2021-09) and ETSI EN 301 908-13 V13. 2.1 (2022-02) of the European Institute of Telecommunication Standards (ETSI). NB-IoT can operate together with 4G and 5G networks […]
HONG KONG: Performance Specification for Radio Communications Apparatus Operating In The 6 GHz Band for Wireless Local Area Network
The Office of the Communication Authority (OFCA) published HKCA 1081 for devices operating in the 6 GHz band in April 2022. This specification defines the minimum performance requirements for radiocommunications devices operating in the 6 GHz band for wireless local area networks. The apparatus shall operate in the 5.925 – 6.425 GHz frequency range, and […]
IVORY COAST: Public Consultation on Implementation of 5G
The Telecommunications / ICT Regulatory Authority of Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) is seeking the opinion of all actors in the Telecommunications / ICT sector and any other interested natural or legal person, on the implementation of 5G in Côte d’Ivoire. The document drafts a set of questions on different topics like the uses of 5G, new […]
QATAR: CRA Issues a Class License related to Wi-Fi 6E
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Qatar (CRA) is pleased to announce that, with immediate effect, the lower part of the 6 GHz band (5925-6425 MHz) is available and allocated under the Class Licensing regime set in the Applicable Regulatory Framework (ARF) for the use of RLAN devices. CRA would like to emphasize that it will […]
JORDAN: Regulation Update on R-LAN
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission has finished the public consultation period after comments were submitted by mid-November and have officially published the updated RLAN instructions. The main changes in these bands will be: 5150-5350: TRC allowed the usage of 5250-5350 which enabled the full band range for indoor and outdoor use. 5470-5725: allowed for indoor use […]
SENEGAL: ARTP Issues Decision No. 2022-004 Regarding Operating Conditions for SRDs
In March of 2022, the authority ARTP from Senegal issued a decision about the operating conditions for SRD (Short Range Devices). These are the key points of this decision: 1. This decision lists the technical requirements that SRD must comply with. In case these conditions are not respected by manufacturers, ARTP reserves the right to […]