AFGHANISTAN: ATRA Publishes New Type Approval Regulation
Afghanistan’s PTA has released an update to the Type Approval Regulation. The main updates include the standards Type Approval procedure for newly approved devices should have a label and Market surveillance. Please be aware that any equipment used or to be used in connection with the provision of radio communications, unless explicitly exempted by ATRA, […]
MALAYSIA: SIRIM Extends Submission Deadline of Certification Agreement for Compliance Approval
The Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) due to the current situation and the Full Movement Control Order (FMCO) in the country due to the Covid-19, announced the deadline extension or the submission of the Certification Agreement for Compliance Approval until August 31st, 2021. It is important to mention that without the Certification […]
PARAGUAY: CONATEL Published an Updated National Frequency Allocation Plan
CONATEL published the updated National Frequency Allocation Plan, which is now available on their webpage or you can find it in the attached pdf. The document was revised and updated to be in accordance with the ITU Radiocommunication Regulations 2020 (RR-20) as a result of the 2019 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19).
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Certificate validity change
ORTEL, Equatorial Guinea’s regulatory authority, has published an official notice to inform the public that the certificate validity has been changed from 3 years to 2 years.
CHILE: SUBTEL updates Exenta 1985 (technical standard for short range devices)
On July 27th, 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications, Sub-secretary of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) published Exenta Resolution 1321 in which the frequency band with its corresponding maximum electric field strength was added to item H related to equipment used for medical applications: 13.553 to 13.567 kHz 20 mV/m at 30 meters In addition, the limit […]
NEW ZEALAND: RSM Released a Public Consultation For The Use of 3.3-3.41 GHz Band
The Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) release a Public consultation for the future use of the 3.3-3.4 GHz Band. The proposed 3.3-3.4 GHz band is allocated for broadband services by way of long-term, regional or local rights. The RSM considers the 3.3 GHz band is adequate for non-national spectrum access as well the access for existing […]
EGYPT: NTRA approves voice calls via 4G Technology (VoLTE)
In the framework of the role played by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority of Egypt (NTRA) to improve the quality of services provided to citizens, enrich the user-experience and seamlessly coordinate with telecom operators to disseminate the latest services and technologies in Egypt’s telecommunication market, NTRA approved voice calls via 4G Technology (VoLTE). In fact, […]
ZAMBIA: Zicta Public Consultation On 5G Spectrum Plans
Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has opened a Public Consultation on 5G Spectrum and invites interested parties to comment on the proposals and views in this document. The comments and views should be in writing and submitted by email to spl@zicta.zm. The Authority will confirm receipt of all received submissions and respondents are […]
VIETNAM: MIC issued drafts for the National technical regulation on electrical safety requirements for terminal equipment and Non-standalone 5G User Equipment – Radio Access
The Ministry of Information and Communications, Department of Science & Technology (MIC) release a draft circular for the “National technical regulation on electrical safety requirements for terminal equipment to be connected to information and communication networks – QCVN xxx/2021”. This standard is equivalent to EN 62949:2017 and will be enforced for the devices: (1) DECT […]
APAC: Impact of COVID-19 in the Asia-Pacific Regulators
As global compliance experts, we’re committed to every region and country. Due to the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19 in the Asian-Pacific (APAC) countries, Entirety is monitoring last updates for the operative state of regulatory authorities globally. The following regulators are impacted or have limited operations: Country Regulator Comments Vietnam VNTA Lab restrictions and 2 […]