TANZANIA: TCRA Publishes Minimum Technical Specifications for IoT Devices
Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) Publishes Minimum Technical Specifications for IoT Devices. This specification defines the minimum technical requirements for Internet of Things (IoT) devices that use Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technologies to operate in one of the authorized frequency bands or frequencies stated in this specification. The authorized bands in the country are […]
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Decides on Adoption of the Document Regulations on Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), after receiving the comments on the Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) public consultation, has decided: 1- To adopt the document ” Regulations on Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields ” as reflected in this Resolution. 2- That the document ” Regulations on Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields ” referred to in […]
INDIA: Department of Telecom of India Seek Stakeholder Comments on the DFC of ITSAR for ISDN CPE
On December first, The Department of Telecommunications of India along with its organizations announced the final meeting for the ITSAR (Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements) of ISDN CPE (Multipoint Conferencing Unit). The discussion will take place on 23.12.2021 (at 11:00 hrs), but previous to this, a registration link will be sent one day before for […]
MALAYSIA: MCMC Informs Wi-Fi Devices Using 5925 – 7125 MHz (6 GHz) Frequency Band is Not Permitted
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) published an announcement that the use of the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi equipment is under analysis, highlighting that the certification at this moment is not allowed until further notice. For future Type Approval devices that use the 6 GHz band must ensure it’s disabled from devices before the […]
MEXICO: Extension for Comments on Technical Disposition IFT-011-2021 Part 3
IFT has extended the deadline to submit the comments on the draft of the Technical Disposition IFT-011 part 3, which was published back in early October and initially with a deadline until December 2nd to receive comments from the interested parties, but now, the new deadline is until January 13th, 2022. This draft is related […]
UKRAINE: Updated RoHS Requirements Came Into Effect Starting November 18th of 2021
EN IEC 63000:2018 as a harmonized standard under Ukrainian RoHS. Starting November 18, 2021, to obtain RoHS approval, compliance to EN IEC 63000:2018 is necessary and compliance to EN 50581:2012 will no longer be accepted.
BENIN: Reminder, Mandatory Homologation of Terminal Equipment Intended to be Connected to an Electronic Communication Network
On October 20th of 2021, the ARCEP of Benin reminded the public of the requirement to approve it, terminal equipment intended to be connected to an electronic communication network. This provision is not that new, the Law No. 2017-20 of April 20, 2018, on the digital code in the Republic of Benin, mentions in articles 212 […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Extends COVID-19 Renewal Letter Acceptance Deadline
Brazilian agency ANATEL issued an official document updating the exception for renewals due to Coronavirus. For all renewals with no changes in the equipment that the certificate will expire until July 31st. 2022 It will accept only a Renewal Letter, no further documents or pictures are needed. The same date is applied to remote factory […]
CANADA: Supplementary Procedure for Assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) and Absorbed Power Density (APD) Compliance of Portable Devices in the 6 GHz Band (5925-7125 MHz)
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: RSS-102 SPR-APD, issue 1, “Supplementary Procedure for Assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) and Absorbed Power Density (APD) Compliance of Portable Devices in the 6 GHz Band (5925-7125 MHz)”. This compliance procedure describes the technical requirements and processes to be […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Working With Marketplaces to Ban Unapproved Equipment From The Market
ANATEL is informing they are working with the online marketplaces to fight against the illegal activities preventing the sale of unapproved or irregular telecom products. This action seeks to protect the spectrum and the telecommunication services. The Authority wants to avoid low-quality products in the market which could also be harmful to health and safety. […]