MEXICO: IFT Approves Plan for the 470-608 MHz Band to Increase Coverage, Connectivity and Accessibility
On August 1st, 2017, the Official Federation Diary (DoF) of Mexico published an article stating the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) has approved the 470-608 MHz band plan with an objective of increasing the availability of radio electric spectrum in order to drive greater competition, coverage, connectivity and accessibility to telecommunications and broadcasting services. According […]
TAIWAN: New Compliance Regulation Approval for Controlled Telecommunication Radio-Frequency Devices
On July 3rd, 2017, the National Communications Commission (NCC) Republic of China (Taiwan), released a document containing 30 articles regarding new compliance approval regulations on controlled telecommunication radio-frequency (RF) devices. The article highlights a revised application form in addition a simplified Declaration of Conformity (DoC) process. NCC began this implementation on July 1st, 2017 and […]
VIETNAM: MIC Circular 42/2016/TT-BTTTT to Impact Type Approval Certifications October 2017
MIC (Ministry of Information and Communications) of Vietnam had previously released legal document 42/2016/TT-BTTTT on December 26, 2016 with the intention of replacing Circular 05/2014/TT-BTTTT which was dated March 19, 2014. The new Circular will come into effect on October 1, 2017 changing the regulations on list of radio, wireless, telecommunication devices and information technologies […]
CHILE: SEC Public Consultation Exempts Resolution for System of Certification Procedures
On Monday, July 24, 2017, SEC (Superintendencia de Electricidad y Combustibles) of Chile released a public consultation exempting a resolution in order to fix the scope on the procedure for the the application Certification System version 2. “Type test and evaluation of the quality control of the factory and its acceptance, which takes into account […]
QATAR: CRA Modifies Class License for Short Range Devices
On July 16, 2017 the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar released a notification of amendment to class license for short range devices (SRDs). 1. May 30, 2010: CRA published a Class License for operation of SRDs. 2. September 21, 2014, CRA improves existing Class License including a revised Annexure version 2 to provide a […]
MEXICO: IFT Publish Draft for Mobile Terminal Equipment Utilizing Radio Spectrum or Telecommunication Networks
On July 13, 2017 the IFT of Mexico published a technical provisional draft, IFT-011-2017, with a plan to establish the technical specifications of Mobile Terminal Equipment (MTE) that utilizes radio electric spectrum that operating in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz, and 2500 MHz bands or is connected to a telecommunications network. […]
UNITED KINGDOM: Ofcom Makes 5.8 GHz Band Available for Wi-Fi
On July 13, 2017, after holding a public consultation, the Office of Communication (Ofcom) made the final decision to make the 5.8 GHz band available for Wi-Fi use. This decision was due to a majority of Wi-Fi routers in the UK operate in the 2.4 GHz band, which became congested; impacting broadband performance. Equipment will […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Updates Technical Requirement List for Mobile Chargers
On January 10, 2017, ANATEL of Brazil released Act no. 493 updating the technical requirement for mobile phone chargers. Main updates to consider: 1. There were changes regarding the testing procedure for mobile phone charger, according to Act 683. 2. The certification of vehicular charger becomes compulsory after 180 days from the date of publication […]
COLOMBIA: CRC Extends Deadline for Equipment Operating in the AWS and 2500 MHz Bands
On July 11, 2017, the CRC of Colombia released resolution 5162 of 2017, which modifies the entry into force from its previous resolution, 5050 of 2016. The previous resolution highlighted technical standards for the approval of mobile terminal equipment operating in the AWS (1700/2100 MHz) and 2500 MHz bands. The resolution contains general conditions for […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM Introduces Hertz, a New Application System for RF Approvals
On June 29, 2017, ENACOM released a statement announcing Hertz, a new application system in Argentina. The new web application will be used to process RF approvals. According to ANACOM, “all applications will be handled online via web and ENACOM will no longer receive hardcopy applications.” Although applications will now be online, required documentation and […]