BRAZIL: Act 5649/2019 – Guidelines For Approval Of Products By Declaration of Conformity

ANATEL has published the Act No. 5649 of September 12, 2019, with the guidelines for product approval by Declaration of Conformity for the radiator, citizen’s radio, marine mobile, aircraft and satellite communication products. You can see the criteria that the manufacturer should follow in order to obtain the product approval by the declaration of conformity.
MEXICO: Public Consultation for 5G Radio Frequency Spectrum Bands

The Federal Telecommunications Institute convinced of the importance and relevance of transparency and citizen participation in the elaboration and application of its regulations, as well as in making decisions on various matters of general interest, will receive comments, opinions and contributions from any interested party regarding the Frequency Bands of the Fifth Generation Radio Spectrum for […]
MOROCCO: New Deadline For Conformity Mark

The Authority has extended the deadline for affixing the “C م” mark until December 31, 2019. (the deadline initially set was July 31, 2019). This extension aims to allow the largest number of operators to comply with the legislation in force. Products imported before January 1st, 2020 that do not bear the marking may be […]
CANADA: ISED Publish RSP-100 — Certification of Radio Apparatus and Broadcasting Equipment

The Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) published Radio Standards Procedure RSP-100, issue 12, Certification of Radio Apparatus and Broadcasting Equipment replaces Radio Standards Procedure RSP-100, issue 11, Certification of Radio Apparatus dated January 2016. This document sets out the certification procedure for radio apparatus and broadcasting equipment that fall under Radio Standards […]
CANADA: ISED Publish Radio Standard Specification for Licensed Wireless Microphones

The Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) published Radio Standards Specification RSS-123, issue 4, Licensed Wireless Microphones replaces RSS-123, issue 3, Licensed Low-Power Radio Apparatus dated February 2015. Listed below are the changes: -Added frequency bands 941.5-952 MHz, 953-959.85 MHz, 6930-6955 MHz, and 7100-7125 MHz and their requirements for wireless microphones -Modified the […]
QATAR: CRA Qatar Last Call regarding public consultation on the proposed Class License for Wireless Home Area Networks (WHAN)

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) launched a public consultation today for the proposed Class License for Wireless Home Area Networks (WHANs). The aim of the consultation is to receive views and comments on the content of the Class License from multi-stakeholders including consumers, telecom service providers, or suppliers and manufacturer of Radio & Telecommunications Terminal […]
VIETNAM: Some Bluetooth products will not be exempted from September 2019 forward

On August 28, 2019, MIC Vietnam released Guidance letter No. 2902/BTTTT-KHCN application and implementation of Circular No. 05/2019/TT-BTTT. This new regulations include modifications in the certification of Bluetooth devices, validity of certain tests and already-obtained certifications, and some prerogatives of MIC regarding a series tests reports. All these new regulations will be enforced immediately, Though this news generated some concern particularly because of […]
SAINT LUCIA: NTRC is shutting down operations for a week because the Dorian tropical storm

From August 26, 2019 until further notice, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Saint Lucia will be closed from due to the Tropical Storm Dorian, they will return to activities when the relevant authorities authorize it. The regulator will provide further notice during the first week of September. This represents a delay in all active projects […]
INDIA: ready for 5G trials

India has already issued guidelines for 5G trials in all available spectrum bands; there are no restrictions to apply for a license. Indian companies/entities involved in R&D can get a license up to two years with option to renew it. The government set a fee of Rs. 5.000 for the trial license.
NIGERIA: Frequency Allocation Table Update

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published the frequency allocation table with provide further information on allocation as well as specifications of certain bands based on their Frequency Allocation Plan from 2014. The National Frequency Table of Allocations is a compendium of frequency allocations to services applicable to Nigeria as well as a depiction of […]