TAIWAN: NCC Approves Tech Specs for IoT Devices
The National Telecommunications Commission (NCC) considered and approved the revision of the “Low Power RF Technical Specifications” and the “Technical Specifications for Narrowband Terminal Equipment for Broadband Mobile Broadband Services” to provide low-power long-distance Internet of Things (IoT) Device testing requirements. The technical laws and regulations of wireless transmission via low-power long-distance IoT will be […]
ARGENTINA: Lab Testing Required for All Cellular Interface Devices Starting July 2018
On December 16, 2017 the National Entity of Communications in Argentina (ENACOM) published Resolution 5762/2017, by which all cellular interface (cell-phones, notebooks, netbooks, tracking devices and any other device capable to communicate by using cellular networks, even OEM modules) must be tested in an Argentine laboratory starting on July 1, 2018. This automatically will put […]
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: TATT Publishes Spectrum Plan for Accommodation of Public Mobile Telecommunication Services
During November, 2017, Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) published an official Spectrum Plan for the Accommodation of Public Mobile Telecommunications Services, which collects all spectrum planning documents developed by TATT, including future spectrum plans. This final approved version is an updated plan, based on consultations; to include AWS Band and the change from […]
BAHAMAS: URCA Publishes Annual Plan for 2018 Draft
On December 21, 2017, The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) published its Annual Plan 2018 Draft. The 38 page document reviews URCA’s achievements during 2017, gives and overview and general highlights, provides a summary of URCA’s 2017 outcomes and goes over URCA’s plans for 2018; including strategies, key regulatory projects and timelines, among other […]
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: INDOTEL Implement Controls for Mobile Device Imports
On November 22, 2017, The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL) in a recent announcement via the official INDOTEL website, announced they have adopted a series of controls on commercial mobile device imports with an objective to “safeguard the rights of users of final telecommunications services.” In addition, entry of any cellular or mobile telecommunication equipment […]
ARGENTINA: Resolution Facilitates Importation of Electronic Devices
The importation of various electronic products is no longer subject to the “non-automatic licensing” system, and it goes on to operate under “automatic licenses” in accordance with resolution 898-E, facilitating entry into the country since it will longer not be necessary to retain these electronic devices under customs. The Ministry of Production, advances in the […]
USA: Equipment Authorization Rule Changes Transitions
The FCC published new equipment authorization rules in the Federal Register set to come into effect immediately. This final rule amends its equipment authorization regulations, amending FCC’s equipment authorization regulations, increasing the Commission’s agility to respond to changes at industry standards. Furthermore, it consolidates, simplifies, and streamlines certain procedures, and removes the requirement to file the import declaration […]
BRAZIL: Authorized Spectrum for Mobile Places Brazil Among Best in LATAM
On November 7, 2017, The Board of Directors of ANATEL issued a regulation for the allocation and conditions of use of radio frequencies for the Auxiliary Services of Broadcasting and Related Services (SARC), Repetition of Television – RpTV, Television in Closed Circuit with Radio Link Use – CCTV, Limited Aeronautical Mobile Service – SLMA and […]
THAILAND: NBTC Issue New RFID Technical Standard, Replacing 1010-2550
On November 24, 2017, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand issued new technical standard No.1033-2560 to replace the previous standard, NBTC TS 1010-2550 for RFID Radio Communication Equipment. In order to accommodate the growing need for IoT technology and frequency requirements, this standard will come into effect immediately. There is no change […]
MALAYSIA: Wireless Microphone Changes Coming July 2018
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced in their Section 169 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 that wireless microphone device(s) operating from 694MHz to 798MHz frequency band, will no longer be permitted. This resolution come into effect on July 1, 2018. In addition, the 700MHz to 800MHz frequency band will be reallocated […]