VANUATU: TRBR Propose Spectrum Identified for IMT 2020, 5G Network
On December 21srt, the Telecommunication radiocommunication and broadcasting regulator, TRBR, in Vanuatu published the proposed spectrum for IMT 2020 (5G) in this country, along with the fees to be charged for each band. In accordance with ITU WRC-19 Global IMT Band identification, bands identified for IMT 2020 (5G) in Vanuatu are in the Mid-Frequency band […]
CHILE: SUBTEL Publish Public Consultation Regarding 3400-3600 MHz Band
SUBTEL opens public consultation on reordering the use of the radio spectrum in the 3,400 – 3,600 MHz band to maximize the efficiency in the use of the radioelectric spectrum. The initiative seeks to complement the national spectrum policy to the current times, where the digitization and deployment of 5G networks will be key to […]
MALAYSIA: MCMC Released Technical Codes for 5G User Equipment (UE) and Base Stations (BS)
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has released the technical codes for the 5G User equipment (UE) and Base stations (BS) providing the minimum requirements needed to comply to be imported, distributed, and/or used in the country. The certification requirements are contained in each technical standard. The new applications for certification must comply with […]
MEXICO: Technical Committee for Deployment of 5G
On October 7th, The IFT approved the creation of the Technical Committee which will promote the development and deployment of 5G in Mexico. This group will allow the interaction between the Institute, the industry, and stakeholders, to expose the needs, strategies, and research in regards to 5G. To establish and regulate this Committee, it was […]
JAPAN: MIC Publish Public Consultation for 5G Mobile Communication Systems
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) in order to understand the needs for the use of 5G mobile communication systems has published a public consultation. This public consultation is focused on the frequency allocation, expected usage, and requirements. Also, opens the space for opinions on the frequencies 2.6GHz, 4.9GHz, 26GHz, and 40GHz. The […]
NIGERIA: Government Approves 5G Deployment
The Federal Government has approved the deployment of the Fifth Generation Network (5G) in Nigeria. The Minister has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence immediate implementation of the 5G plan for the country. The roll-out of the 5G will be carried out in phases beginning with major cities in the country where there […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM and Secretary for Public Innovation Open Public Consultation on Radio Spectrum Regulation Considerations
On August, 20th, the Secretary for Public Innovation (Secretaría de Innovación Publica) published RESOL-2021-527-APN-SIP#JGM in the Official Gazette, which calls for public consultation on the concepts, methodologies, figures, and procedures that should be included in a draft Radio Spectrum Regulation, taking into account the regulations currently in force, approved by Article 4 of Decree No. […]
SOUTH AFRICA: 2021 5G Annual Report
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published the 5G Annual Report for 2021. This report derives both from research undertaken internally within the Authority, and from a survey sent out to stakeholders in the sector who are members of the 5G Forum. It sets out to ascertain the current state of the 5G […]
ISRAEL: MoC to Close 2G and 3G Networks by December 2025
In favor of new technologies and 5th generation cellular, the Ministry of Communications (MoC) is carrying out a plan to close the 2-3 generation networks. The plan consists of three phases: – Phase A – Prohibition of commercial import of mobile devices that support only old technologies as of January 1, 2022. Notice will be […]
INDONESIA: SDPPI Allows Introduction of 5G Under Regulation NOMOR 5 TAHUN 2021
The authority Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika (SDPPI) of Indonesia has published the 5G Standards under NOMOR 5 TAHUN 2021, which opens the bands 1,3, 5, 8, and 40 for type approval of this technology. After confirming to several local labs, they’re still not capable of performing 5G testing at this point. However, […]