ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Opens Public Hearing in Feb for Resolution ARCOTEL-2016
The Directory of the Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (ARCOTEL) drafted a regulation for type approval: Resolution ARCOTEL of December 29 2016. A public hearing will take place on February 7, 2017 at which individuals and companies will be allowed to comments on the draft. The proposed project will cover the following themes: (1) Responsibilities […]
COLOMBIA: CRC Extends Resolution Deadline for Equipment Operating in AWS and 2500MHz Bands
On December 21, 2016, the CRC published Resolution CRC 5068, which states that the ‘coming into effect’ date for type approval standards for data equipment and other equipment operating in the AWS and 2500 MHz frequency bands has been changed. The six month extension will begin as of July 8, 2017. In the meantime, the […]
ECUADOR: Public Hearings to be Held for ‘Type Approval Regulations and Terminal Certification for Telecommunications Equipment’
The Board of ARCOTEL invites the general public to participate in three public hearings that will discuss the current project: ‘Type Approval Regulations and Terminal Certification for Telecommunications Equipment.’ This project is in compliance with Regulation 07-09-ARCOTEL-2016. Those present will be able to make comments and provide their opinions on the matter. The hearings will […]
FINLAND: 700 MHZ Frequencies introduced for Wireless Broadband
On January 10, 2017, The Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA) announced that the spectrum of 700 MHz Frequencies is now usable for Wireless Broadband starting on February 1, 2017. Prior to these changes, the 700 MHz frequency band was used for the terrestrial TV network operated by Digita; however, these changes are said to strengthen […]
CHILE: Resolution 755 Updated
On January 23, 2017, The National Congress of Chile updated Resolution 755 in order to fix technical standards for the unlicensed use of short range devices. There are three key points to note from the updated resolution: 1. Previously restricted 5470-5725 MHz band is now available for unlicensed use when maximum EIRP is limited to […]
PANAMA: ASEP Releases Updated National Frequency Allocation Plan
The National Authority for Public Services (ASEP) released a new version of the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF) on December 27, 2016. The update includes changes to the adequacy of Article 11: Special Registry Bands and Article 12: Short Range Devices. Article 11 of the PNAF incorporated new frequency bands for the use of RLAN/WAN […]
Mexico: IFT Extends Technical Provision IFT-007-2016 Proposal by 20 Days
On January 17, 2017 the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) approved an extension of the following public consultation for an additional twenty working days: “Technical Provision Proposal IFT-007-2016: Restrictions to maximum exposure to human beings of non-ionizing radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation in the range of 100 kHz to 300 GHz.” Those interested in the consultation process may […]
Belarus: New Requirements for Telecom/Radio and Energy Efficiency in 2017
On October 21, 2016, the Council of Ministers of Belarus released additional requirements to Resolution No. 849, specifically safety and EMC standards for marketed electrical products. A) Telecom/Radio Clause 10 of the Resolution Annex requires an additional conformity assessment, specifically certification and/or declaration depending on the product effective February 1 2017. Foreign manufacturers may apply […]
HONG KONG: OFCA Publishes Notice HKCA 1074 and HKCA 1075
On January 6, 2017, The Office of the Communication Authority (OFCA) published notice HKCA 1074 with the specifications to set out technical and evaluation requirements for radio communication apparatus operating in the 60 GHz band. In addition, notice HKCA 1075 will set out performance specifications for short-range radar equipment operating in the 79GHz band.
MEXICO: IFT Announces Public Consultation for IFT-007-2016 and IFT-012-2016
On December 12, 2016, Mexican regulator, Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) published on its website a public consultation related to the Technical Provision IFT-007-2016, which limits a maximum exposure for humans to non-ionizing radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation in the range of 100 kHz to 300 GHz in the radio communication environment. The proposed draft and technical […]