Bermuda: Eases Type Approval for Wi-Fi Devices
New Bermuda Type Approval Policy in Effect Effective February 14, 2025, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda introduced a significant regulatory shift regarding wireless device compliance. Under the updated guidelines, devices operating exclusively on Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi are now exempt from individual type approval in Bermuda. This new Bermuda type approval exemption applies only if devices […]
Australia: ACMA public hearing regarding the agency approach to radiocommunications licensing and allocation 2024
ACMA revised the paper to ensure it continues providing a fit-for-purpose, up-to-date and clear overview of the approach to radiocommunications licensing and allocation. The paper also includes examples of recent licensing and allocation decisions. Alongside the five-year spectrum outlook (FYSO). The attached document presents the considerations for the proposed changes. The expectation is to finish […]
South Africa: ICASA Publishes Draft Public Consultation for Proposed Changes in Spectrum Management
On 8th April, 2024, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published the following drafts for public consultation: These draft documents aim to coordinate the allocation and assignment of radio frequency spectrum in South Africa and align it with the Final Acts of the World Radio Conference 2023 and the latest Resolutions of […]
Indonesia – Minister of Communication and Information Releases Draft Decree on 2020 Technical Standards for Telecommunication and Mobile Equipment
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology is taking steps to establish Technical Standards for Telecommunication Equipment and Mobile Telecommunication Equipment based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) and International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Technology Standards in Indonesia. They are initiating the process in accordance with the Law Number 30 of 2014 regarding Government Administration. To engage […]
CHINA – Regulations and Frequency Plan Update for 2023
The Regulations on the Allocation of Radio Frequency of the People’s Republic of China (Decree No. 62 of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, hereinafter referred to as the “Regulations on Allocation”) was revised in May 2023. The revision was made to align with the Radio Regulations (2020 Edition) revised by the World Radiocommunication […]
CANADA: RSS-Gen – General Requirements for Compliance of Radio Apparatus
On April 26, 2018, the Department of Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development of Canada (ISED), issued the Notice No. SMSE-006-18 of Radio Standards Specifications (RSS-Gen) that regulates the general requirements for compliance of radio apparatus. The main goal of this standard is to have an efficient spectrum management to comply with the ISED requirements. Among […]
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: Final Draft National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAT) 2018
On March 15, 2018, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of British Virgin Islands published the draft of the National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAT) 2018, in accordance to the objectives of the Spectrum Policy for the Virgin Islands as established by the Commission in May 2011. Among the main objectives that the update of the (NFAT) has, […]
UNITED KINGDOM: Ofcom may hold separate auctions for 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz
In a Statement and Consultation published on 26 May 2015, Ofcom, the UK telecoms regulator, published updated plans on the release of spectrum in the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum bands and it opened a consultation on options for proceeding with the award in light of potential changes in the mobile market in the UK. The […]
EU AND JAPAN: Step Up Cooperation On 5G Mobile Technology
With the new 5G agreement, the EU will join forces with Japan to cope with the increasing need for wireless Internet and complement current efforts to create a Digital Single Market in Europe. The agreement will allow EU and Japan to work towards a common understanding and standards of 5G, identify new harmonised radio band […]
QATAR: CRA publishes Qatar National Frequency Allocation Table (QNFAT)
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in coordination with the Qatar National Spectrum Coordination Committee (QNSCC), has issued the National Frequency Allocation Table (QNFAT) for the State of Qatar to provide a transparent, non-discriminatory and predictable approach to spectrum management and to reserve appropriate spectrum for future innovative technologies. The QNFAT is issued in accordance with […]