JAMAICA: Notice of Recommendations Spectrum Screen
The Spectrum Management Authority (‘the SMA’) thank all participants in the recently concluded consultation on the development of a Mobile Spectrum Screen in Jamaica. The comments received by the SMA were reviewed objectively, in collaboration with the Fair Trading Commission (‘the FTC’), and the Office of Utilities Regulation (‘the OUR’). The review was conducted on […]
ANGOLA: INACOM and ARPTC Sign Border Radio Spectrum Agreement
INACOM of the Republic of Angola and ARPTC of the Democratic Congo signed a Memorandum of Understanding for frequency coordination at the border, in compliance with the International Telecommunication Union’s recommendation ITU-R SM.1049-1, which describes the methods of mutual frequency coordination between neighboring countries in border areas. Type approval affected? No Spectrum: Yes Allocation: No […]
RWANDA: RURA Publishes Unlicensed and Light Licensed Frequency Band Regulation No. 014/R/SM- ICT/RURA/2021
Rwanda Utilities and Regulatory Authority (RURA) has published Regulation No. 014/R/SM-ICT/RURA/2021 for determines the terms and conditions governing the use of unlicensed and light licensing in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 60 GHz frequency bands for the deployment of mobile and fixed broadband services in Rwanda. The following bands are considered unlicensed bands; 2.4-2.483GHz, […]
OMAN: OMC Adopts EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU for Telecom and Medical Devices
Oman Ministry of Commerce (OMC) has issued a decree obligating the European directive 2011/65/EU and its amendment in 2015 and 2017 for telecommunications equipment and medical devices only as a first stage. The Ministerial Decree state that certain hazardous substances in telecommunications equipment and medical devices shall comply with limits set in the mentioned European […]
NEPAL: NTA Announces Operation of the Mobile Device Management System for IMEI Registration Process Before Importation
The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) to guarantee the importation and correct use of mobile devices in the country, has informed that the IMEI registration must be done before importing it to the country through the Type Approval process. The IMEI registration needs to be done by the importers on the Mobile Device Management System\ operated […]
JAPAN: MIC Publish Public Consultation for 5G Mobile Communication Systems
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) in order to understand the needs for the use of 5G mobile communication systems has published a public consultation. This public consultation is focused on the frequency allocation, expected usage, and requirements. Also, opens the space for opinions on the frequencies 2.6GHz, 4.9GHz, 26GHz, and 40GHz. The […]
NIGERIA: Government Approves 5G Deployment
The Federal Government has approved the deployment of the Fifth Generation Network (5G) in Nigeria. The Minister has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence immediate implementation of the 5G plan for the country. The roll-out of the 5G will be carried out in phases beginning with major cities in the country where there […]
MEXICO: Annual Program for 2022 Frequency Bands Use
On September 10th, IFT issued the Annual Program for the Use and Exploitation of Frequency Bands 2022, to promote the efficient use of the radioelectric spectrum and the introduction of new telecommunications and broadcasting services. Here are the bands related to telecommunications services: -Trunked radio: 415 – 420/425 – 430 MHz (Public service) -Trunked radio: […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Publishes Publication Consultation Regarding Change in Test Requirements for Cell Phone Chargers in Vehicular Environment
The technical area of Anatel’s Certification and Numbering Management (ORCN) has checked the possibility of changing the requirements and test procedures aimed at the certification of cell phone chargers used in a vehicle environment was identified. The updated proposal makes references to international technical standards specific to the automotive environment and takes into account that […]
JORDAN: National Frequency Allocation Table
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has posted the latest version of the National Frequency Allocation Table of Jordan based on the TRC Board Decision No. (6-7/2021). The Commission is also working on the SRD license update and RLAN guidelines that will be issued in the next few weeks. Type approval affected? No Spectrum: Yes Allocation: […]