SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Approves Document “WLAN Regulations”
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) the provisions of Articles (78) and (84) of the Telecom Act Bylaw, which entrusted CITC with the authority to prepare and publish spectrum management procedures and regulations and to Establish and publish technical standards for telecommunications devices and equipment has decided to approve the “WLAN Regulations” which was […]
MALAYSIA: MCMC Released Class Assignment No.1 of 2022
The MCMC issued the Class Assignment devices and their operational conditions (Frequency bans and Maximum transmit power/field strength). Likewise, it is revoked Class Assignment No. 1 of 2021. One of the major updates is the allocation of the band for WiFi6E devices, from 5925 to 6425 MHz. The MCMC has defined limits for both indoor and […]
VIETNAM: MIC Issues Circular No. 11/2021/TT-BTTTT for Radio Access Equipment Operating in 5 GHz Band
The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) issued Circular No. 11/2021/TT-BTTTT dated 28th October 2021 promulgated National Technical Regulations No. QCVN 65:2021/BTTTT on radio access equipment operating on 5 GHz band. The standard specifies technical requirements for local network radio access equipment (RLAN 5 GHz). The application roadmap is as follows: The Circular comes into force […]
SOUTH AFRICA: Issuance of Certificates of Compliance for Electromagnetic Compatibility for Manufacturers
Given the 2016 MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) between ICASA and SABS, the entities established a formal relationship and promoted cooperation as well as to ensure that non-telecommunications electronic equipment entering South Africa meets essential requirements for issuing Certificates of Compliance (“CoC”). Their main objective was to: Provide a framework in terms of which the SABS […]
NEW ZEALAND: Draft on 5 Year Spectrum Outlook 2022–2026
RSM has released the Draft Five-Year Spectrum Outlook 2022-2026 (the Draft Outlook) for public consultation. This draft document sets out their thoughts on the main trends and implications for spectrum management over the next five years. These are the three questions to respond about spectrum management in the next five years: Have we identified the […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Publish Act 423, Updating Annex I of Act 14.448
Act 423 updates the technical requirements for the assessment of restricted radiation radiocommunication devices, also allowing new devices in Brazil. Main points related to this new act: Inclusion of technical requirements for the following Body Scanning Emitter-Sensor for Security Application (operation band: 76-81 GHz); Interactive Motion Sensors installed in vehicles (operation band: 57-64 GHz); Wireless […]
ARGENTINA: Local Testing for Devices With Cellular Interfaces
Early January, ENACOM updated its list of Accredited Laboratories to include an additional recognized and authorized Argentinian Lab to carry out testing and measurements of UE for Mobile Communication System (as per Q2-61.03 V17.1 Standard). The lab is capable of testing all types of cellular technologies from 2G, 3G, and 4G for homologation purposes. With this […]
BRAZIL: Public Consultation on Technical Requirements for Optical Network Terminal
Proposal for public consultation regarding the update of technical requirements for conformity assessment of Optical Network Terminal (ONT), Optical Line Terminal (OLT), an Optical Network Unit (ONU) equipment for optical fiber networks with passive network standards GPON, XGPON, and XGSPON. Anatel invites interested parties to send comments regarding the topics available in the public consultation for […]
GUYANA: ARCEP Publish Public Consultation for Allocating Frequencies in The 700 MHz and 3.4 – 3.8 GHz Bands
On January 10, 2022, ARCEP launched a public consultation on the draft methods for allocating frequencies in the 700 MHz and 3.4 – 3.8 GHz bands in Guyana. Actors are invited to send in their contributions before February 25, 2022. This public consultation is part of the process of allocating new frequency bands for the deployment of […]
BOTSWANA: Type Approval Verification Guidelines (SIM-ENABLED DEVICES)
On January 13th, BOCRA published the TA guidelines for SIM-ENABLED DEVICES which will be implemented and come into force on April 1srt, 2022. The aim of the guidelines is to protect both the ICT networks and the consumers against adverse effects introduced by the proliferation of non-type Approved counterfeit and substandard devices, and ensure that only […]