EGYPT: New Radio Spectrum Guidelines for Short-Range Devices
The National Telecommunications Authority (NTRA) has published the new radio spectrum guidelines for short-range devices in June 2021, replacing the previous document from December 2020. This document provides the regulatory guidelines and technical limitations for using short-range device equipment including frequency ranges, maximum permissible power levels, channel spacing or modulation/maximum occupies bandwidth, and duty cycle.
BRAZIL: Act No. 4521 Regarding The Operational Procedure for Importing Telecommunications Products is in Force.
Anatel has launched Act No. 4521 regarding the operational procedure for importing telecommunications products which determine that Approval is a prerequisite for the use and marketing, in Brazil, of telecommunications products, with the need for approval prior to importation for those listed in the Reference List of Telecommunications Products, subject to the following hypotheses: a) […]
BRAZIL: On June 5th of 2021 Act 77 of ANATEL Will Come Into Effect Changing The Minimum Cybersecurity Requirements
On January 5th of 2021, ANATEL issued Act 077 which is now relating some concerns of Cybersecurity that will require conformity also throughout the ANATEL Certification process in Brazil. This will be applicable for all the products listed in the Telecommunications Products Reference List published by the Agency (Act 7280 from November 2020) and for […]
COLOMBIA: ANE Published a Public Consultation to Update The National Frequency Allocation Table
This modification consists of increasing the free-use spectrum by adding the 169 MHz frequency band for the implementation of wireless telemetry and telecontrol communications. The draft resolution will be submitted for consideration by all interested parties between 23 June and 15 July 2021. Comments to the proposal can be submitted via email to actualizacion_cnabf@ane.gov.co or […]
EUROPEAN UNION: Frequency Band 5 945-6 425 MHz Implementation for Wireless Access Systems
This Decision harmonizes the conditions for the availability and efficient use of the 5 945-6 425 MHz frequency band for wireless access systems including radio local area networks (WAS/RLANs). Because of the growing number and diversity of devices for wireless access systems including radio local area networks (‘WAS/RLANs’) and rising connection speeds and data traffic […]
NEW ZEALAND: RSM Release Updated Table of Radio Spectrum Usage
The Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) issued an update for the Table of Radio Spectrum Usage in New Zealand (PIB 21), including changes from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulation 2020. These changes include modifications on the 1700-2300 MHz, 3.5GHz band, among others.
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Publishes Public Consultation on Spectrum Trading and Secondary Market
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) published a public consultation on Spectrum Trading and Secondary Market. The purpose of this public consultation is to provide interested parties with an opportunity to submit their views on spectrum trading and associated secondary market activities. With reference to international best practice, the document outlines the principles which […]
ISRAEL: MoC to Close 2G and 3G Networks by December 2025
In favor of new technologies and 5th generation cellular, the Ministry of Communications (MoC) is carrying out a plan to close the 2-3 generation networks. The plan consists of three phases: – Phase A – Prohibition of commercial import of mobile devices that support only old technologies as of January 1, 2022. Notice will be […]
NIGERIA: Public Inquiries on Draft on Annual Operating Levy and Frequency Spectrum
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act) published the following draft regulatory instruments on its website www.ncc.gov.ng for stakeholder’s comments. 1- Annual Operating Levy Regulations (as amended); 2- Frequency Spectrum (Fees and Pricing, etc) Regulations (as amended).} Interested stakeholders are by this notice invited to make written submissions on […]
MALAYSIA: MCMC Released Class Assignment No.1 of 2021
The MCMC issued the Class Assignment devices and their operational conditions (Frequency bands and Maximum transmit power/field strength). Likewise, it is revoked Class Assignment No. 1 of 2020. These Class Assignments will take effect from July 9th, 2021.