BRAZIL: Resolution 242 Proposes Modifications for Renewals of Category III Devices
Brazil regulator, ANATEL, released Public Consultation Number 33, the goal of which is to review the main regulation (Resolution 242), the certification rules adopted in Brazil since year 2000. Resolution 242 will be replaced during 2018. One of the main modifications being proposed by ANATEL is that renewals will be required for category III devices […]
UK: OFCOM Increases Spectrum Availability for BFWA Channels in 5.8 GHz Band
OFCOM has been doing some updates on the 5.8 GHz. Back in July they opened the 5725 – 5850 MHz for Wi-Fi use. Asides from WiFi, some portions of that band are used by Fixed Satellite Services, Broadband Fixed Wireless Access, Road tolling systems. Today’s OFCOM decision increases the spectrum available for Broadband fixed wireless […]
TAIWAN: NCC Announces Two Technical Specifications Amendments for Mobile Broadband/Communications Terminal Equipment
The National Communications Commission of Taiwan announced an amendment to “Technical Specifications for Mobile Broadband Services Terminal Equipment »(Amendment to provision of second and fifth point) and “Technical Specifications for Third Generation Mobile Communications Terminal Equipment » (Amendment to provision of first, third and forth point), which will be effective immediately. Comparison Tables attached(Chinese).
VIETNAM: New EMC Requirement for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication (DECT) Phones
On October 17, 2017, MIC Vietnam issued a new Circular 26/2017/TT-BTTTT to release QCVN 113:2017/BTTTT for New EMC requirement for Digital Enhance Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) phone. This standard specifies the test conditions, methods of evaluating indicators and criteria for evaluating the quality of electromagnetic compatibility of DECT equipment and associated equipment and shall enter in effect since […]
VIETNAM: MIC Introduces New EMC RF Standard for July 2018
Vietnam MIC has released Circular 18/2017/TT-BTTTT to introduce a new EMC RF standard QCVN 112:2017/BTTTT. This standard adds more requirements for some electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for wireless broadband transmitters (Wifi, WiGig, WiMAX, and BWA), will be effective from July 1, 2018.
SOUTH KOREA: 3 Main Changes for Labelling
The Radio Research Agency (RRA) of South Korea announces that is going to issue in the next months an amendments to the labelling methods applicable to Conformity Assessment for Broadcasting Telecommunications Equipment. The main changes are going to be: 1. Is it going to be permitted the use of underscore ( _ ) in the […]
SOUTH KOREA: RRA Public Notification for Conformity Assessment and Procedure
The South Korea Regulator, National Radio Research Agency (RRA), have confirmed in the “Public Notification of Conformity Assessment for Broadcasting Communications Equipment” that specify the relevant matters regarding broadcasting and communication equipment and electrical appliances subject to conformity assessment and detail procedures of conformity assessment. Highlights: – Revision of filing method of conformity certification documents […]
INDIA: MEITY Introduces 13 More Products in Regulation for Feb 2018
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology of India has has introduced 13 more products under the regulation – Guidelines for Series Approval of Products for Implementation of “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012.” These new products include LED luminaries, inverters, televisions, CCTV cameras, adaptors, smart watches etc. This Notification […]
SINGAPORE: New Technical Specifications for Intelligent Transport Systems
The Telecommunications Standards Advisory Committee(TSAC) developed a new Technical Specifications for short range devices dedicated for applications of Intelligent Transport Systems for IMDA, Singapore’s telecommunications regulator. These specifications entered into force on October 5, 2017. The scope of this standard covers Dedicated Short Range Communications(DSRC) in the 5GHz spectrum, and IEEE 1609 wireless access vehicular […]
PARAGUAY: CONATEL Process to Allow 4G Broadband in Every Corner of Paraguay
On August 2nd, 2017, The National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) of Paraguay announced on the official website a process that will allow 4G broadband to be accessed from every corner of Paraguay. “Teresita Palacios, president of the entity, during the launch of the process that will culminate by the end of the year with the tender […]