BAHRAIN: National Frequencies Plan Approved
Bahrain’s Spectrum Strategy Coordination Committee released an updated version of the national frequencies plan. The new plan was designed to focus on meeting international requirements, optimal use of the spectrum, national security and future developments, such as building an ICT sector and continued development of the Directorate of Wireless Licensing, Frequency and Monitoring. The 2.6 […]
LAOS: New License Regulation for ICT Equipment – No. 3201/MP
In order to import ICT equipment, importers must request a license from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in Laos. This new regulation known as the Decision on the Import and Distribution of ICT Equipment No. 3201 / MP, dated November 2016, is to assure that products and devices comply with International Telecommunication Union standards, […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM Publishes Two Resolutions to Allocate New Bands for Mobile Telephony
On February 17, 2017, the National Communications Entity (ENACOM) of Argentina announced the publications of resolution 1033 and 1034 in order to allocate 905 – 915 MHz, 950 – 960 MHz and 2500 – 2690 MHz bands in a primary basis for mobile services. ENACOM decided that systems or services currently operating within those bands […]
MEXICO: IFT Publishes Preliminary Draft for 57-64 GHz Band
The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) in Mexico has made consultation processes for drafts available to the general public in an exercise of transparency and openness. In this regard, IFT published a preliminary draft involving the classification of the 57-64 GHz band being used as a free spectrum. The consultation process for this draft will […]
CANADA: ISED Includes New Technical Requirements for Handset Telephones in Part V of Document
The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has released Part V of the following document: Compliance Specification CS‑03, Part V, issue 9, amendment 2, Requirements and Test Methods for Magnetic Output From Handset Telephones for Hearing Aid Coupling and for Receive Volume Control. Part V of this document includes the new “technical requirements for […]
MEXICO: Standard NOM-208-SCFI-2016 Approved to Regulate Spectrum Usage and ISM Bands
On November 28, 2016, the Ministry of the Economy established the ideal instrument for the protection of consumer’s health and safety interests. The Mexican Official Standard is as follows: “NOM-208SCFI2016, Products Radio systems used. The technique spread spectrum – Radio equipment frequency hopping and modulation digital to operate in the bands 902 MHz – 928 […]
INDONESIA: MCIT Simplifies Process for Tele Equipment Through DoC
On February 3, 2017, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) recently announced it plans to simplify the certification process for Certifications of Telecommunication equipment for cellular phones, laptops, and tablets. This type of technology tends to be very fast and dynamic, therefore, MCIT felt it necessary to provide a public service acceleration for […]
VIETNAM: MIC Proposes 7 Key Changes in Circular Regulation Draft
On February 2, 2017, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) proposed changes to replace the current Circular regulation, 03/2012/TT-BTTTT. If the draft is approved by the Ministry of Police and Ministry of Defense of Vietnam, it will come with 7 key changes that expect to be issued by April 2017. These 7 key changes […]
NEW ZEALAND: General User Radio License for Short Range/UWB Devices Notices Updated
On February 1, 2017, The Radium Spectrum Management (RSM) who is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing the radio spectrum in New Zealand updated two Notices that impacts short range and ultra-wide band devices. “The Radiocommunications Regulations (General User Radio License for Short Range Devices) Notice has been updated to expand a provision in the […]
EUROPEAN UNION: New Regulations to be Adopted Under Directive 2014/53/EU
In regards to Article 10(10) of Directive 2014/53/E, the Directive 1999/5/EC has been repealed and the market for radio equipment has been made available. The following three points have been adopted under Directive 2014/53/E: (1) The regulation specifies how the information provided should be presented AND explains that it shall only be applied to radio […]