JAPAN: MIC Revises Radio Equipment Regulations for August 2017
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) in Japan partially revised the existing radio equipment regulations. The proposed amendment to the Ministerial Ordinance is specifically for private digital cordless phone systems. This would include the introduction of the shared eXtended Global Platform (sXGP) system, which has adapted to international standards for certain mobile telephones. […]
R&TTE to New RED Transition for Radio Equipment to be Complete by June 2017
The Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) 1999/5/EC transition period to the following directive: Radio Equipment (RE) Directive 2015/53/EU, which covers most equipment in the radio frequency spectrum, is expected to be complete by June 13, 2017. Manufacturers are encouraged to update their compliance with the new RE Directive standards; however, manufacturers are allowed to […]
HONG KONG: Communication Authority Announces Withdrawal of 26 GHz Frequency Band
On March 21, 2017, the Communications Authority (CA) announced the withdrawal of 26 GHz frequency band as of April 1, 2019. Spectrum: 24.25 – 27.5 GHz in Hong Kong will be assigned to 5G mobile services. It is currently covered by sections 32G (1) and 32H(3) of the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap. 106) (“TO) under two […]
PARAGUAY: MIC Issues Decree for Mobile Devices to Prevent Deceptive Uses
On April 10, 2017, the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Paraguay (MIC) issued Decree No. 6832/2017 covering mobile devices for cellular networks, including its parts and accessories. It establishes the registry and mandatory certification of mobile or portable telephones with the intend to protect consumer rights and prevent deceptive uses of motherboards for cellular […]
INDONESIA: MICT Releases Regulation for Cellular Telephones, Handheld Computers and Tablets
On April 6, 2017, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Indonesia (MCIT) released Regulation No. 23 Year 2016 under Article 2.9.2 5.6.2. The regulation explains the certification process of cellular telephones and handheld computers and tablets. It includes laboratory testing and document evaluation. The objective of the certification is: 1) to prevent deceitful […]
MEXICO: Standard to Regulate Spectrum Usage and ISM Bands to Come Into Force on April 10th
Entirety previously informed on February 7, 2017, the regulation approval of Standard NOM-208-SCFI-2016 set in place to regulate spectrum usage and ISM bands. This standard means all radio equipment employing the technique of spread spectrum, frequency hopping and digital modulation operating in the bands 902 MHz – 928 MHz, 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz and […]