CHILE: Proposal on Universal USB-C Type
On Apr 21st the Chamber of Deputies in Chile proposed implementing a universal charger (type USB-C) for all the smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and portable video consoles. With a transition period of 2 years from the publication of the law for implementation. Type Approval impacted: NoSpectrum Impacted: NoImports Impacted: YesStandards Impacted: Yes, standardized universal charger […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Allows Earlier Equipment Marketing and Importation Opportunities
On April 12th, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) had approved, for a period of three years, the new information collection associated with the Commission’s Allowing Earlier Equipment Marketing and Importation Opportunities, Report, and Order. This document is consistent with the Report and Order, which stated that […]
MEXICO: IFT Publishes Public Consultation for Technical Operational Conditions of the 57-64 GHz Frequency Band
On March 16th, IFT has published the Public Consult for Preliminary Draft for the update of the technical operational conditions of the frequency band 57-64 GHz, classified as a free spectrum. The main objectives of the Preliminary Project are: 1) Update the technical operational conditions for motion sensors that could make use of the 57-64 […]
CANADA: Auction of Spectrum Licenses in the 3500 MHz Band
ISED released a document (SLPB-001-20) establishing the Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 3500 MHz Band, which contains ISED decisions with respect to the auction process for licenses in this band, auction format and rules. Questions regarding the 3500 MHz auction may be sent to the Manager, Auction Operations, by email. October 6, 2020 is […]
INDONESIA: SDPPI Issues Public Letters on Telecom Device Certification during COVID-19 Pandemic Period
Indonesia’s SDPPI issued a public letter presenting a brief relaxation due to the complications that COVID-19 measures imply; for new certification and for recertification process of devices following these requirement’s references: 1. Minister of Communication and Information Technology Regulation Number 4 of 2013 concerning about Technical Requirements of Video Conference Telecommunication Equipment; 2. Minister of […]
INDONESIA: Decree No.4 of 2020 Extends Technical Requirement for Telecom Devices Connected to PSTN
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Postal and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Resources and Equipment, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has released the Decree No. 4 of 2020 to extend the technical requirements for telecom devices connected to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), the original document is in Indonesian, the final date to submit […]
VIETNAM: MIC Release Circular Amending and Supplementing Circular 30/2011/TT-BTTTT (together with Circular 15/2018/TT-BTTTT)
Vietnam MIC has officially released Circular 10/2020/TT-BTTTT amending and supplementing Circular 30/2011/TT-BTTTT (together with Circular 15/2018/TT-BTTTT). Circular 10/2020/TT-BTTTT of Vietnam MIC has made some major changes in the certification method for products and goods of “Group 2” under its management scope. The new Circular shall enter in force since July 01, 2020. The key changes […]
CHILE: SUBTEL Temporarily Updates New Type-Approval Guideline
In the latest communication of May 12, 2020, SUBTEL of Chile announced a suspension to their lastest update from March 05, 2020 – regarding their type approval application. SUBTEL is now reverting back to its previous homologation procedure. This decision was made as a measurement due to the Covid-19 situation in order to help manufacturers during this difficult time. This is positive news since you’ll […]
BRAZIL: Proposed List of Telecommunication Products Subject to Homologation – Public Consult No. 30
The final date for comments (April 11, 2020) of the draft of the Telecommunications Products Reference List and establishment of modalities and models for assessment of conformity for telecommunications products, aiming to comply with the provisions of the Regulations for Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products, approved by Resolution No. 715, of October 23, […]
VIETNAM: Draft for SRDs – Radio Equipment to be Used in The 1GHz to 40GHz Frequency Range
The Ministry of Information and Communications, Department of Science Technology (MIC) has released the Draft national technical regulation on Short Range Device (SRD) – Radio equipment to be used in the 1 GHz to 40 GHz frequency range (specifically: – Wireless charging device based on induction loop technology (electrostatic transformation) (HS code: 8504.40.90) – Personal […]