HONG KONG: Spectrum Release Plan for 2022 – 2024
On Feb 24th, the OFCA published the spectrum frequency plan (SFP) for 2022 to 2024. In accordance with the Radio Spectrum Policy Framework announced by the Government in April 2007, the Communications Authority (“CA”) published a spectrum release plan (“SRP”) to inform the industry of the potential supply of radio spectrum for the following three […]
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Issues Fixed Wireless Links Regulations
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has issued the “Fixed Wireless Links Regulations” through which CITC offers Ultra Wide-band channels, adopts a new licensing mechanism for fixed wireless links, and determines the guidelines to enable Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) applications in the country. These Regulations identify the fixed wireless links frequency bands, their channel […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Act 2271 Technical Requirements of Signal Boosters Used in Personal Mobile Services
Last week ANATEL published Act 2271 related to the technical requirements for the conformity assessment of radio-frequency signal boosters used in the Personal Mobile Service – SMP which will enter into force on August 16th, 2022 (180 days after its publication). The signal booster must operate in accordance with the national frequency plan of Brazil […]
VIETNAM: Public Consultation for Regulation on Electromagnetic Field Exposure of Public Mobile Base Stations
On January 14th, 2022, the MIC announced the public consultation for the national technical regulation on electromagnetic field exposure from public land mobile base stations. The circular number QCVN 8:2022/BTTTT along with the circular QCVN 8:2010/BTTTT applies to public mobile terrestrial stations with outdoor installed antennas, operating in the frequency range from 110 MHz to […]
MOLDOVA: ANRCETI Publish Public Consultation for Modifications Regarding 3 Draft Decisions
On February 10th of 2022 the National Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Information Technology (ANRCETI) placed three decisions for public consultation: 1) draft decision on modification of ANRCETI Administrative Board Decision no. 8/2013 on approval of the Technical and Commercial Conditions for Number Portability Implementation. Link: https://www.anrceti.md/files/doc/comunicat/100222/1.%20%20%20HCA%20CTC%20PN%20.pdf 2) draft decision on modification of ANRCETI […]
SOUTH KOREA: Public Consultation for EMC Standards Change
On December 29th, 2021, NRRA announced a public consultation for the administrative notice of partial revision (draft) of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard. In order to harmonize the standards of low-voltage switchgear and control devices with international standards, reduce the cost burden of industries and test institutes, and relieve regulations, the 3 m measurement standard was […]
EUROPEAN UNION: Cybersecurity Delegated Regulation Supplementing of Directive 2014/53/EU Has Been Published
On Jan 12th, 2022, the expected Commission Delegated Regulation (2022/30) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. This new regulation supplements Directive 2014/53/EU with regard to the application of the essential requirements referred to in Article 3(3), points (d), (e) and (f), of that Directive. The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) defines the […]
EUROPEAN UNION: Draft Standardization Request in Support of The RED for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Protection from Fraud
On Jan 10th, 2022, the European Union Commission published a draft standardization request to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) as regards radio equipment in support of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU. The European Committee for Standardization (CEN), the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (Cenelec), and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) are requested […]
VIETNAM: Public Consultation for Regulation on EMC for Wireless Audio Equipment in Frequency Range 25MHz to 2000MHz
On February 9th, 2022, the MIC announced the public consultation for the national technical regulation on EMC for wireless audio equipment in the frequency range 25MHz to 2000MHz. The circular number QCVN 130:2022/BTTTT along with the circular QCVN 18:2014/BTTTT provides for EMC testing measurements, testing methods, limits and quality criteria for the devices The regulation […]
EUROPEAN UNION: Review Restriction of The Use of Hazardous Substances in Electronics
The European Commission has published a Proposal for a directive act where they are open to comments on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electronics. Currently, EU rules limit the use of certain harmful substances in electrical and electronic equipment in order to protect human health and the environment and ensure the […]