ZAMBIA: Revision of The 5G Spectrum Roadmap
On August 4th, the ZICTA published the notice regarding 5G in which the Authority has revised the Roadmap for the release of high demand spectrum as follows: a) Spectrum in the 700 MHz band (703-733 MHz paired with 758-788 MHz) that was scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2023 will be issued […]
THAILAND：NBTC – Public Hearing for WiFi 6E and WiFi 7
The regulator of Thailand – the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has prepared (draft) two new NBTC announcements related to Spectrum Licensing Criteria 5.925 – 6.425 GHz in a General License and related technical standards to support the use of such new technology on Aug. 11th, 2022. There is a total of three issues […]
INDIA: MTCTE Certificate Validity Increased From 5 to 10 Years
On July 1rst, TEC announced that the MTCTE certificate validity has been enhanced from 5 to 10 years with immediate effect with the aim to reduce the compliance burden for the industries and businesses. Type Approval impacted: Changes in the validity of the certificate Spectrum Impacted: NoImports Impacted: NoStandards Impacted: NoProduct Impact: All
CANADA: Certification Requirements for License – Exempt RLAN Devices Operating in 5925-7125 MHz Frequency Band and Replacing RSS-248
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: RSS-248, issue 2, “Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Devices in the 5925-7125 MHz band” which sets out the certification requirements for license-exempt standard-power RLAN devices operating in the frequency band 5 925-6 875 MHz. Main changes below: Are added: […]
CANADA: Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) System Specifications for 6 GHz (5925-6875 MHz) Frequency Band
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the following consultation: DBS-06, issue 1, “Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) System Specifications for the 6 GHz (5925-6875 MHz) Frequency Band”, sets out the technical requirements for the designation of an Automated Frequency Coordination System Administrator (AFCSA) and for the operation of an […]
COSTA RICA: Modification Type Approval Procedure
SUTEL published Resolution RCS-141-2022 Partial modification of the mobile terminal approval procedure. The resolution RCS-141-2022, Partially modifies points 1, 1.2. and 1.3.1.2. of resolution RCS-358-2018 “Modification of the procedure for homologation of telecommunications terminals mobile”, includes the following: A sworn statement, signed before a notary public, may be used for all those documents issued abroad, […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Act 7869 – Technical Requirements for Optical Network Terminal, Optical Line Terminal, Optical Network Unit
ANATEL published the new act 7869 with technical requirements for optical devices such as Optical Network Terminal (ONT), Optical Line Terminal (OLT), and an Optical Network Unit (ONU) for optical fiber networks with GPON, XGPON, and XGSPON standards. The act uses international references such as ITU-T G.983, ITU-T G.984, ITU-T G.987, and ITU-T G.9807 series […]
AUSTRALIA: Incorporating QR Codes Into Telecom Labelling Arrangements – Consultation
On June 17th, 2022, Acma announced the public consultation where they are proposing to amend the Telecommunications (Labelling Notice for Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Instrument 2015 (the Telecommunications Labelling Notice) to enable the use of a QR code, or similar thing, as a form of a label. This will provide consistency and flexibility for […]
MEXICO: IFT Homologation Guidelines Regarding Submission and IFT Approval Code
IFT has published additional Guidelines related to the new PEC 2022 now to be in force after June 27th. From June 27th and while IFT finishes the implementation of the electronic window, the initial electronic way that will be used for submissions and Homologation procedures will be through the official email: oficialiadepartes@ift.org.mx and using the eFormat attached. […]
MEXICO: Reminder – New PEC Entering Force June 29th
This is a reminder that the adjusted PEC (Conformity Assessment Procedure) published by IFT on Dec 27/2021 and the new homologation guidelines applicable to the telecommunications products or broadcasting, connected to a telecommunications network, or using the radio spectrum, published on Dec 29/2021 will enter into force next week on June 29th, 2022, after the transition period of 180 days after the […]