BRAZIL: ANATEL Issues ACT No. 2220, 2221 and 2222
As Entirety had previously informed, The ANATEL Resolution 715/2019 replaced the previous Resolution 242, defining the new framework of conformity assessment and approval for all Radio and ICT products. This Resolution 715 has entered into effect on April 23rd, 2020. On April 20th, ANATEL issued three Acts No. 2220, 2221, and 2222 (Operational Procedures). According […]
SEYCHELLES: deadline for comments with respect to the draft Communications Bill, 2020 extended
ICT has announced that the draft Communications Bill, 2020 -which is planned to replace the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Act, 2000- is now in the white paper stage. The Seychellois authority is now open to comments via electronic format, by making submissions to communications@ict.gov.sc. The deadline, first set for April 15th, has been extended until May 15th. You can download the draft […]
INDONESIA: Public Consultation on Technical Requirements of Telecommunication Equipment and/or Equipment In Home Power Line Communication
SDPPI has released a draft for public consultation about the technical requirements for tools and/or devices connected to the electricity grid infrastructure for the purpose of data transfer and telecommunications in the home as telecommunications media. Some of the specifications this draft includes are: General requirements, which consist of power supply, EMC requirements and electrical […]
INDONESIA: Public Consultation on Technical Requirements of Multiple Gigabit Wireless Systems Telecommunication Equipment
Indonesia’s SDPPI has released a draft of the regulation for technical requirements for telecommunication tools and/or devices used for the purposes of transmitting data up to the order of gigabits per second on radio frequency bands 57 GHz up to 64 GHz for indoor and/or outdoor use. Some of the specifications included in this draft are: […]
EU: Decision (EU) 2020/553 Regarding Standards for Cellular Network Equipment
The European Commission will implement (EU) 2020/553 of April 21, 2020, amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/167 regarding harmonized standards for certain international mobile telecommunications cellular networks equipment. The decision will replace some existing standards that must be withdrawn by October 22, 2021. The full list of standards can be found in the attached PDFs.
COVID-19 Worldwide Impact – April 23rd, 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 (delays should be expected): Mauritania Some important […]
USA: FCC Adopts New Rules for The 6GHz Band
On April 23rd, 2020, The FCC adopted rules that make the 6GHz band available for unlicensed use. With this decision, the adoption of Wi-Fi 6 will be accessible and also will have a great impact on the Internet of Things. The present decision authorizes indoor low-power devices in the frequency range of 5.925-7.125 GHz and […]
COVID-19 Worldwide Impact – April 22nd, 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 (delays should be expected): Mongolia, Sao Tome […]
USA: Human Exposure to Radio-frequency Electromagnetic Fields and Reassessment
The FCC published on April 1, 2020, the following final rule: Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Reassessment of FCC Radiofrequency Exposure Limits and Policies. The FCC has decided to make an amendment to the 2019 Second Report and Order to simplify the evaluation procedures to RF Exposure evaluation and procedures and mitigation measures. […]
COVID-19 Worldwide Impact – April 21th, 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 suspended operations (delays should be expected): Panama Regulators that […]