PAKISTAN: Entering 5G Era
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) draft a framework for test and development of future technologies especially for fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks in Pakistan. PTA will issue temporary 5G Test and Development Authorizations, also PTA reports that there is no regulatory fee for the non-commercial trial permission or the usage of spectrum for this purpose.
EGYPT: ICT Minister Inaugurates NTRA’s Center for ICT Services Quality Control & Monitoring
Within the framework of the Government’s keenness to enhance the quality of services provided to citizens and guarantee citizens’ rights to access high-level telecom and internet services, H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, has inaugurated today the NTRA’s National Center for ICT Services Quality Control and Monitoring at NTRA’s headquarters, in […]
SAUDI ARABIA: Country Placed Second in the Allocation of Frequency Bands for the Provision of Mobile Telecom Services
The Kingdom ranked second in the list of G20 countries for the total allocation of global frequency bands for the provision of mobile telecommunications services by the end of the second quarter of this year, according to the reports and statistics of the allocation of the countries of the group to the frequency bands. Following […]
SOUTH AFRICA: New Regional Office in The Northern Cape
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will conclude its public education and awareness campaign in the Northern Cape from 28 to 29 July 2019 after a successfully conducting such campaigns in all Provinces. The awareness campaign is one of the ways in which ICASA interacts with communities to provide education about the services […]
MEXICO: Official Letter No. 414.2019.2459 For NOMs Contingency Period At Customs
The DGN has published on July 10th, the Official letter no. 414.2019.2459, which states that imports of merchandise subject to compliance may be carried out of NOMs at the point of entry into the country without carrying out the electronic transmission (SAT system) referred to the numeral 5, section I of the NOMs annex; for […]
PERU: MTC Approves New Radio-channel Resolution for Telecom Services
On July 6th, 2019, MTC (Ministry of Transports and Communication) of Perú published a new vice-ministerial Resolution R.VM.Nº 268-2005-MTC/03 which incorporates the channelling of the bands 1 710 – 1 780 MHz and 2 110 – 2 180 MHz at the national level, and the band 3 300 – 3 800 MHz at the national […]
VIETNAM: MIC Releases Updated Circular 05/2019/TT-BTTTT to Replace 04/2018/TT-BTTTT
Vietnam MIC(Ministry of Information and Communications) has released Circular 05/2019/TT-BTTTT dated 09 July 2019 to replace Circular 04/2018/TT-BTTTT – New list of product under MIC Type Approval and DoC. Circular 05/2019/TT-BTTTT shall enter in force since Sept 1st, 2019. Impact: All the Type Approval certificates (and test report) which have been granted for below-listed products shall […]
INDIA: MTCE Publishes Notification for Telecom Equipment Covered Under SCS/GCS
MTCE of India published on April 7, 2019, notification that the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunications Equipment (MTCTE) of the following equipment will be effective from October 1st of 2019. Telecom Equipment covered under SCS Telecom Equipment covered under GCS Schedule for mandatory testing and certification for the remaining equipment will be notified later on. […]
INDIA: MTCE Publishes Revision for Procedures, Test Reports from ILAC Accredited Labs Accepted Until March 2020
MTCE of India published on May 7, 2019, a revision of procedure for the following 3 points with the goal of driving leniency towards the MTCTE procedure. Submission of test reports for some parameters shall be exempted. In such cases, provisional certificates will be issued. The validity of the provisional certificates granted will be for a period of 2 years. […]
BAHAMAS: URCA Publishes Preliminary Determination to Change Type Approval Guidelines of License-exempt Radio Spectrum Devices
On July 5th, 2019 the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has published a Preliminary Determination on Proposed Revisions to Final Determinations Class Licenses, Exemptions, and Types of Fees (ECS 24/2009) and Guidelines for the Type Approval Certificate of Licence‐Exempt Radio Spectrum Devices (ECS 02/2013). This document, which relates to the Type Approval of Low […]