SOUTH AFRICA: ICASA Publish Draft on 2021 National Radio Frequency Plan
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published the draft of the new national radio frequency plan 2021. Interested persons are invited to submit written representations, including an electronic version of the representation in Microsoft Word, of their views on the Draft Update of the National Radio Frequency Plan 2021 by no later than […]
SAUDI ARABIA: Updated CITC Technical Specifications to Come Into Force July 20th
CITC has updated the technical specifications of communications and information technology services in the Kingdom. These specifications cover all communication and information technology devices and equipment that are manufactured or supplied and are also binding on all parties that manufacture, supply, or sell these devices and equipment in Saudi Arabia. Some of the most relevant […]
MALAYSIA: SIRIM Release Type Approval Update for IPv6 Cellular Equipment Without WiFi Interface
The SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia) extends for one (1) year the Type Approval process for the IPv6 cellular devices without WiFi interface. This is effective from 10th July 2021, until further notice. The new applications and renewal of the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) are allowed with a maximum validity of one […]
UNITED STATES: Public Consultation for WMAS in TV Bands, Guard Bands and other 900 MHz Bands
The FCC has open comments for an NPRM (notice proposed rulemaking) to the allocation for WMAS (Wireless Multi-Channel Audio System) and Wireless Microphones to be used in the TV bands, Guard Band, several 900 MHz bands, 1.5 GHz, 6 GHz, and 7 GHz. The purpose is to make efficient use of the spectrum by revising […]
SAMOA: Office of Regulator Issued the Label Requirements for Type Approval Equipments
The Office of the Regulator on July 12th, 2021, released the requirements for the label for the type approval devices after the Administration of Samoa approve the trademark as a symbol of approval for telecommunication equipment. The trademark must be placed on the packaging, warranty forms, user manual, leaflets, website, and equipment. An E-label can […]
SERBIA: Allocation Plan in Frequency Band 694-790 MHZ
The allocation plan prescribes the conditions for the allocation of radio frequencies from the radio frequency band 694-790 MHz for mobile / fixed communications networks (Mobile / Fixed Communications Networks – MFCN, hereinafter: MFCN) for the provision of public electronic communications services. This decision is now in effect.
BRAZIL: ANATEL Publishes Official Letter 112/2021/ORCN/SOR-ANATEL Regarding SAR Tests Below 300MHz
Anatel has published the Official Letter 112/2021/ORCN/SOR-ANATEL regarding SAR tests below 300MHz. Anatel published, on March 12, 2021, Act nº 1630 regarding the update of the Test Procedures for Assessment of the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of Telecommunications Products. The testing procedures for SAR assessment previously in force, approved by Act No. 955, of February […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Removes 1.5 million Pirated Telecom Devices From Circulation
The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) Action Plan to Combat Piracy (PACP) removed more than 1.5 million irregular telecommunications equipment from the market in the first half of 2021. The numbers are available on the new PACP Dashboard, which publishes the results of actions against piracy on Anatel’s internet portal. In this area, the results of […]
MOROCCO: New Guidelines of the use of Radio-electric Installations for Low Power and Low Range Devices
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) has published new guidelines for the use of radioelectric installations for low power and low range devices. This document provides the regulatory guidelines and technical limitations for using short-range device equipment including frequency ranges, maximum permissible power levels, bandwidth, and designation.
EGYPT: New National Frequency Allocations Table
The National Telecommunications Authority (NTRA) has published the new national frequency allocations table in June 2021. NTRA periodically review and update the NFAT, in consultation with the national authorities and concerned parties in Egypt, based on new developments in the radiocommunication sector in and conformity with the International Telecommunication Union Table of Frequency Allocations, as […]