SAUDI ARABIA: eSIM Devices Type Approval Requirement Update
A source from the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) of Saudi Arabia informed that all the devices that work with eSIM must apply the requirements listed below for type approval. • All IMEI numbers for eSIM and physical SIM must be printed • The IMEI printing shall be clear and non-removable • The IMEI […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Issues Temporary Exception For Renewals
This week ANATEL issued an official document clarifying the exception for renewals due to the Coronavirus. The following was said: For all renewals (with no changes in the equipment) in which the technical certificate will expire from March 06, 2020, until June 30, 2020, the renewal can be processed only with the Renewal Letter (no […]
CHILE: SUBTEL Releases New Type-Approval Guideline
SUBTEL releases a new type-approval guideline that will enter into force starting March 2020. Such guideline describes the reinforcement made to the documents that were previously requested. Also, this decision makes the process more strict regarding the submission of the documents. It is also important to highlight additional documents will be requested such as: -Internal and […]
PHILIPPINES: NTC Publish Memorandum Draft
Regulatory update: The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has recently published on its official website a draft Memorandum in addition to section 2 of Memorandum Circular No. 03-05-2007. This relates in particular non-specific Short Range Devices (SRD) operating in 314.9-315 MHz. Following limit of technical parameters has been added: Maximum field strength/RF output power should be […]
TUNISIA: CERT Publishes Decree 48-2020, 4 Key Updates
The Tunisian Authority CERT (Centre d’Etudes et des Recherches des Télécommunications) publishes decree 48-2020 of January 23, 2020, concerning new actions related to the facilitation of approval procedures, importation and commercialization of telecommunications terminal equipment and radio equipment. Important updates: 1. The validity of the certificate will be permanent. 2. Once the old certificates expire, […]
MEXICO: IFT Publishes Technical Requirement IFT-012-2019 Regarding SAR Limits
On February 26th, IFT has published in the Official Gazette the Technical Disposition IFT-012-2019: Technical specifications for compliance on the maximum limits of non-ionizing radioelectric emissions of products, equipment or devices intended for telecommunications that may be connected to a telecommunications network and / or make use of the radio spectrum. Specific Absorption Index (SAR). The […]
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Updates Type Approval Procedure for Mobile Phones
The Communications and Information technology Commission (CITC) from Saudi Arabia, updated its Type Approval procedure for mobile phones: All mobile handset must support CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) The device must support 4G as a minimum requirement (the mobile device shall support either all required 4G frequency bands or all 5G frequency bands). The device must […]
VIETNAM: Circular 05/2019/TT-BTTTT Replaced by New Version July 2020
Circular 05/2019/TT-BTTTT will be replaced by a new version, informed MIC (Ministry of Information and Communications) from Vietnam. The new draft version of the new circular refers to Regulations on the list of products subjected to MIC Type Approval certification and Declaration of Conformity. The new circular will be effective since July 1st, 2020.
INDIA: BIS Sets March 2020 as Final Date to Adopt Indian Standard
On March 2019, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) indicated the final date to adopt Indian Standards IS 16046 (Part 1): 2018/ IEC 62133-1: 2017 – Nickel System and IS 16046 (Part 2): 2018/ IEC 62133-2:2017 – Lithium Systems would be March 14 th 2020, as of January 2020, BIS emitted a corrigendum stating the […]
MEXICO: IFT Published Technical Requirement IFT-007-2019 Regarding Limits For EMF
On February 25th, IFT has published in the Official Gazette the Technical Disposition IFT-007-2019: Maximum exposure limits for human beings to non-ionizing electromagnetic radio-frequency radiation in the range of 100 kHz to 300 GHz in the proximity of radio communication stations or broadcasting sources, as well as the calculations and testing methods for conformity evaluation. […]