AUSTRALIA: ACMA Released Public Consultation for Use of The 1.9 GHz Band
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published the Public Consultation 40/2021 to receive comments for the future use of the 1880 – 1920 MHz band, based on different scenarios including the use of the whole band by the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications DECT technology, allocate frequency segments for multiple technologies, among others. The comments […]
CANADA: ISED Launch RSS-248 for Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices Operating in 5925-7125 MHz Band – WiFi 6E
On November 19th, 2021, the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) officially launched the Radio Standards Specification RSS-248, issue 1, for Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices in the 5925-7125 MHz Band, it sets out the certification requirements for license-exempt low-power RLAN devices operating indoors in the 5925-7125 MHz frequency band which is used […]
COLOMBIA: ANE Publish Public Consultation on 900 MHz Frequency Band for Comments
The National Spectrum Agency (ANE) released a public consultation on the 900 MHz frequency band for comments from the interested parties. The proposal presents the current situation of national attributions and assignments for the 900 MHz band (894 – 960 MHz) and the authority is looking to receive comments about the implemented services and possible […]
MALAYSIA: MCMC Released Technical Codes for 5G User Equipment (UE) and Base Stations (BS)
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has released the technical codes for the 5G User equipment (UE) and Base stations (BS) providing the minimum requirements needed to comply to be imported, distributed, and/or used in the country. The certification requirements are contained in each technical standard. The new applications for certification must comply with […]
TURKS AND CAICOS: Decision for Public Consultation – National Table of Frequency Allocations
The Turks and Caicos Telecommunications Commission release Decision 2021-7 in response to its public consultation exercise to revise the TCI’s National Table of Frequency Allocation Plan to include the latest decisions from the 2019 World Radio Conference. Due to the advent of new and emerging technology and services in the telecommunications sector, there is a […]
ESWATINI: Proposed Decision on Radio Frequency Spectrum Licensing Guidelines
The purpose of these guidelines is to establish a framework through which the commission shall allocate available radio frequency spectrum under the National Radio Frequency Allocation Plan and/or corresponding Radio Frequency Band Plan; provide for circumstances in which the use and possession of radio apparatus do not require a spectrum license and for the categories […]
ALGERIA: Modification Executive Decree n° 05-458 of November 2005, New Requirements Approval Procedure for Terminal Equipment and Radio Installations
According to decision n° 52/SP/PC/ARPCE/2021 of October 13, 2021, the ARPCE regulatory authority has decided to modify decree No. 05-458 of November 30, 2005. This modification consists of adding additional requirements for terminal equipment and radio installations, in order to regulate import activities. The main requirements are: – Inform trade registration containing the activity code […]
VIETNAM: MIC Issued Circular With Technical Regulation for Short Range Devices in Frequency Range 40 to 246 GHz
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) released the Circular 10 /2021/TT-BTTTT together with the technical regulation QCVN 123:2021/BTTT for the operation of Short Range Devices (SRD) that works in the range of 40 – 246 GHz. This technical regulation takes as a reference the standards EN 305 550-1 V1.2.1 (2014-10) for technical characteristics and […]
VIETNAM: MIC Issues Circular With New Standard for 76-77 GHz Radars
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) released the Circular 09 /2021/TT-BTTTT where vehicle radars need to comply with the standard QCVN 124:2021/BTTT. The standard mentions the frequency range and limits for the radar equipment operated. This standard will take effect from July 1st, 2022 Type Approval Impacted? No Spectrum Impacted: No Imports Impacted: No […]
INDIA: Updated Labeling Requirement for MTCTE Phase III and IV Products
Department of Telecommunication under the Ministry of Communication released a notification on labeling requirements for Phase III and Phase IV products under MTCTE. – Phase III: The labeling requirements for MTCTE Phase III products are exempted up to 31st Dec 2022 i.e., Six months from the date of the mandatory certification. – Phase IV: The […]