SERBIA: New Radio Frequency Band Allocation Plan Goes Into Force
RATEL has published Serbia’s new Radio Frequency Band Allocation Plan which stipulates the allocation bands to specified radio communication services and activities in accordance with relevant international agreements and recommendations, in the interest of citizens, economy, national security, and defense. With the adoption of the new Radio Frequency Band Allocation Plan, the legal conditions are met to make changes […]
INDIA: Implementation of Amendment 1 to Revised Standards IS 16046:2018 (Part 1 and Part 2)
The Central Marks Department has released Amendment for both parts of IS 16046 (Part 1): 2018/ IEC 62133-1: 2017 and IS 16046 (Part 2): 2018/ IEC 62133-2: 2017 ( Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use […]
SOUTH KOREA: Next-Generation Unlicensed Frequency Supply in 6 GHz Band
The Ministry of Science and Technology of South Korea released the 6 GHz band to be used for WiFi 6, in an effort to strengthen their 6 GHz policy through demonstration projects for (probably) next year. The bands and particular parameters are as shown in the following table: -Band 5.925 – […]
COVID-19 Worldwide Impact – July 9th, 2020
Given the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19, governments, regulators, and laboratories all around the world have started to implement measures to decrease the probability of infection among their staff. This is a summary of relevant changes that should be taken into consideration. Regulators that have extended their suspension: Venezuela Please note this information does […]
PARAGUAY: CONATEL Establishes Use of 918 – 928 MHz Band
Recently, CONATEL announced the regulation of the use of the 900 MHz band, establishing its use between 918 to 928 MHz for RFID, SRD, and Low-Powered Wide Area Network (LPWAN) equipment (Res. Dir. N° 1269/2020).
MOZAMBIQUE: INCM Publish Two Resolutions, Updating Product Classification List for Category 1, 2, and 3
On May 20th, 2020, two Resolutions were published by INCM (Regulatory Authority of Mozambique’s Communication). 1) Resolution n°1/CA/INCM/2020; which updated the Product Classification Lists for Category I, II, and III. This List is referred on the main Resolution of Homologation, the Decree n°66/2018. 2) Resolution n°2/CA/INCM/2020; and this Resolution brings the important updates of the Government […]
MALAYSIA: Release of Second Revision of Code for Short Range Devices
MCMC has released code MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2020 for Specifications of Short Range Devices, this second revision of the specification cancels and replaces Technical Code MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2014, Specification for Short Range Devices (SRD) (First Revision). The period of grace goes until November 5th, 2020, to comply with the requirements specified in the new […]
CANADA: ISED Issues RSS-125 Issue 3: Modification for Land Mobile and Fixed Equipment Operating in the Frequency Range 1.705 to 30 MHz
On June 30th, 2020, ISED issued the Radio Standard Specification RSS-125, issue 3, modifying the frequency range for Land Mobile and Fixed Equipment reducing the upper limit from 50 MHz to 30 MHz, and also provides guidelines for certification requirement for licensed apparatus operating in the above mentioned allocated frequencies. The main changes are the following: 1. Expanded the […]
COVID-19 Worldwide Impact – July 1st, 2020
Given the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19, governments, regulators, and laboratories all around the world have started to implement measures to decrease the probability of infection among their staff. This is a summary of relevant changes that should be taken into consideration. Regulators that have limited operations: Bolivia, Kuwait Regulators that have suspended operations: […]
UAE: TRA Announces Shutdown of 2G Network (GSM) in the UAE by the End of 2022
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced that the shutdown of the 2G network (GSM) in the UAE will take place at the end of 2022, with directing resources allocated to 5G to support new generations of mobile networks. TRA indicated that UAE service providers will provide all means of support to groups that may […]