JAMAICA: SMA Open Request for Proposal for License in 700 MHz (Band 13)
The Spectrum Management Authority (the SMA) invite interested parties to participate in the Government of Jamaica Request for Proposal (RFP) number SMA – RFP700-2021-02-01 for license in the 700 MHz (Band 13). The SMA is issuing this RFP for the following lot: 1. Band 13 (2 x 10 MHz) of the 700 MHz mobile bands The closing period for clarifications is […]
QATAR: CRA Publishes Spectrum Outlook
On January 17th, 2021, The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has published on its website a document titled “Qatar Spectrum Outlook”, which is an overview of CRA’s overall approach in terms of the planned activities to manage the radio spectrum affairs in Qatar until 2022. The Spectrum Outlook includes CRA’s priorities related to some of its planned programs and projects for the radio […]
ARGENTINA: ENCOM Grants Second Extension on Public Consultation
On February 02nd, 2021 ENACOM published Resolution 8/2021 extending the time to receive comments on the 5925-6425 MHz – WiFi 6 band until February 17th, 2021. This is due to the impact of the new regulation in Argentina and the need for more time to study the technology and its implications on the systems currently operating […]
BHUTAN: InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) Publish Updated National Radio Rules and Regulations and the National Radio Frequency Allocation Plan for 2021
The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has published the updated National Radio Rules and Regulations as well as the National Radio Frequency Allocation Plan for 2021. This National Radio regulation has replaced the National Radio Rules of 2011. This new regulation came into force on January 01st, 2021. BICMA is currently in process of updating […]
INDONESIA: SDPPI Extends Overseas Laboratory Recognition for the Certification of Telecommunication Devices
On January 27th, 2021 – SDPPI of Indonesia (Directorate General of Post and Information Technology) issued the new decree on the extension of test house recognition for telecom equipment, with Number 11 of 2021. SDPPI revises this dictamen every 6 months but it can also be evaluated at any time according to the need to […]
MALAYSIA: MCMC Announces Requirements for Voice Over LTE (VoLTE)
MCMC has announced the requirements for Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) on January 14th, 2021. Following their announcement on 3G Network on Nov 6, 2020, this has been a new update. Some of the main updates include: – To demonstrate compliance for VoLTE, the 4G capable devices shall be tested according to IR.92 or TS 34.229-1 […]
MALAYSIA: MCMC Announced User Equipment Operating in 3GPP Band 20 (800MHz) Needs to be Certified
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has informed ON January 07th, 2021 that User Equipment (UE) operating in 3GPP Band 20 (800MHz) shall now be certified. The UE shall meet the following requirements: 1) Comply to the standard ETSI EN 301 908-13 (proven through submission of test report). 2) Other scopes of the product […]
NEW ZEALAND: New Radiocommunications Notice 2020
New Zealand RSM has published the updated Notice on Radiocommunications (Compliance) Notice 2020, on Jan 13th, 2021 that came into force on December 18th, 2020. The notice mentions the requirements on the Declaration of Conformity and labeling for each of the levels of Conformity. This notice does not apply to products that meet the exemption requirements in […]
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: NICTA Approved The Band Plans for 700 MHz, 71 – 76GHz, 81 – 86 GHz
Papua New Guinea (NICTA) has approved the Band Plans for 700 MHz, 71 – 76GHz, 81 – 86 GHz, following a search to regulate the usage of spectrum in the country and the assignment of bands for the deployment of 4G LTE. Two official documents have been published on Nov 25th, 2020. The first relating to […]
THAILAND: TISI QR Code Mark Extended
Thai Industrial Standards Institute – TISI – has required to display QR code in addition to TIS mark. As of today, TISI has proposed to the government cabinet to extend the entry into force of the TISI QR code implementation for another 180 days. The Government cabinet has already approved it and the new date […]