MAURITIUS: A Web Portal to Facilitate Applications for ICT Equipment Clearance into Mauritius
As of 1st October 2019, all applications for the importation of ICT equipment are to be made solely on an online web portal of the ICT Authority prior to customs clearance. This measure of the ICT Authority is in line with the provisions of the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2019 promulgated on 25th July […]
CHILE: SUBTEL Convokes Public Consultation Regarding 5G Telecommunications Limited Services
SUBTEL of Chile publishes consultation, mainly aimed at the intelligent industry. It will grant permits that will allow its dealers to implement technological solutions for their business areas. This consul will be available until October 23rd, 2019. Consultation topics covered: – Frequencies bands – Frequencies bandwidths – What type of academic, industrial, public and another sector […]
NIGERIA: Regulations on Licensing Updated
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has updated the regulations on licensing. The objective of these Regulations shall be to provide a regulatory framework for effective and efficient licensing processes and procedures in the communications industry for the operation of communications systems, facilities, and services in Nigeria. These Regulations will apply to (a) individual license (b) […]
PERU: Resolution VM N°268-2005-MTC/03 Modified
Vice ministerial resolution N° 464-2019-MTC/03 and N° 463-2019-MTC/03 were published by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of Peru. These resolutions modify the RVM N°268-2005-MTC/03 that approves the radio channels provision (channeling) for the telecommunications services (part 1st) in order to incorporate the next channeling to frequency bands: 2500-2690 MHz. N° 463-2019-MTC/03 impacts 1710-1780 MHz, 2110-2180 MHz, […]
BRAZIL: Mandatory TAC Codes For Mobile Devices Implementation
On July 10, 2019, ANATEL issued it’s Official Letter No. 25/2019/ORCN/SOR-ANATEL, which all Mobile Device suppliers and manufacturers are required to apply for certification of regulated products to register the TAC (Type Allocation Code – composed by the first 8 digits of IMEI). This is applicable to all devices with WWAN functions that will use […]
NAMIBIA: CRAN Amended Type Approval and Technical Standard Regulation for Telecom Equipment
On September 11th, 2019 the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has updated the complete regulation for Type Approval application (see Annexure 1, Form 1 in Page 5 and the list of devices exempted from Type Approval (see Annexure A on Page 18). Please see the attached PDF for the complete list of devices and Type […]
KENYA: Tradenet System for Import and Export of ICT Equipment
The Communications Authority of Kenya wishes to draw the attention of all firms involved in international trade and transport logistics in ICT equipment to the provisions of the Kenya Information and Communications Act 1998 (as amended) and in compliance with the Circular on Operationalization and Improvement of Cargo Logistics at Ports of Entry and Inland […]
SOUTH KOREA: RRA Publish Draft Amendment of Technical Regulation for Electromagnetic Compatibility
On September 25, RRA published the Notification number KOR/858, to consult about the Technical Regulation for Electromagnetic Compatibility. The final Date for Comments is November 23, 2019. The main points are as follows: -Adoption of international standards to alleviate EMI limits for electric railways in the frequency range 9 kHz to 150 kHz and establishment […]
CANADA: ISED Publish Consultation SPR-003, Issue 1
Notice is hereby given by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada that the following consultation has been published: SPR-003, Issue 1, Supplementary Procedure for Assessing Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance of Portable Devices Operating in the 60 GHz Frequency Band (57 GHz – 71 GHz), which sets out the general test methods […]
USA: FCC Publish Final Rule on Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services
FCC published a final rule amending the 47 CFR part 25 and related to the use of the spectrum bands above 24 GHz for mobile radio services. In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection associated with a rule for specific millimeter-wave bands above 24 […]