UK: OFCOM Increases Spectrum Availability for BFWA Channels in 5.8 GHz Band
OFCOM has been doing some updates on the 5.8 GHz. Back in July they opened the 5725 – 5850 MHz for Wi-Fi use. Asides from WiFi, some portions of that band are used by Fixed Satellite Services, Broadband Fixed Wireless Access, Road tolling systems. Today’s OFCOM decision increases the spectrum available for Broadband fixed wireless […]
TAIWAN: NCC Announces Two Technical Specifications Amendments for Mobile Broadband/Communications Terminal Equipment
The National Communications Commission of Taiwan announced an amendment to “Technical Specifications for Mobile Broadband Services Terminal Equipment »(Amendment to provision of second and fifth point) and “Technical Specifications for Third Generation Mobile Communications Terminal Equipment » (Amendment to provision of first, third and forth point), which will be effective immediately. Comparison Tables attached(Chinese).
VIETNAM: MIC Replaced Circular 05/2014/TT-BTTTT with 42/2016/TT-BTTTT During Oct 2017
Circular 42/2016/TT-BTTTT issued on December 26, 2016 to come into effect. The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) circular is the final version to replace Circular 05/2014/TT-BTTTT with Circular 42/2016/TT-BTTTT. This change expects to adjust the list of potentially unsafe products and goods under the management of the Ministry of Information and Communication. Circular was […]
VIETNAM: New EMC Requirement for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication (DECT) Phones
On October 17, 2017, MIC Vietnam issued a new Circular 26/2017/TT-BTTTT to release QCVN 113:2017/BTTTT for New EMC requirement for Digital Enhance Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) phone. This standard specifies the test conditions, methods of evaluating indicators and criteria for evaluating the quality of electromagnetic compatibility of DECT equipment and associated equipment and shall enter in effect since […]
VIETNAM: MIC Introduces New EMC RF Standard for July 2018
Vietnam MIC has released Circular 18/2017/TT-BTTTT to introduce a new EMC RF standard QCVN 112:2017/BTTTT. This standard adds more requirements for some electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for wireless broadband transmitters (Wifi, WiGig, WiMAX, and BWA), will be effective from July 1, 2018.
SOUTH KOREA: 3 Main Changes for Labelling
The Radio Research Agency (RRA) of South Korea announces that is going to issue in the next months an amendments to the labelling methods applicable to Conformity Assessment for Broadcasting Telecommunications Equipment. The main changes are going to be: 1. Is it going to be permitted the use of underscore ( _ ) in the […]
SOUTH KOREA: RRA Public Notification for Conformity Assessment and Procedure
The South Korea Regulator, National Radio Research Agency (RRA), have confirmed in the “Public Notification of Conformity Assessment for Broadcasting Communications Equipment” that specify the relevant matters regarding broadcasting and communication equipment and electrical appliances subject to conformity assessment and detail procedures of conformity assessment. Highlights: – Revision of filing method of conformity certification documents […]
INDIA: MEITY Introduces 13 More Products in Regulation for Feb 2018
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology of India has has introduced 13 more products under the regulation – Guidelines for Series Approval of Products for Implementation of “Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012.” These new products include LED luminaries, inverters, televisions, CCTV cameras, adaptors, smart watches etc. This Notification […]
CHILE: SUBTEL Issues New Resolution 1985/2017 For Short Range Devices
The Chilean Telecom Regulator, SUBTEL, has replaced the Resolution No. 755 of 2005 with a new Resolution: 1985 of October/2017. This replacement was done, due to the Resolution 755 had multiple modifications over the years, and SUBTEL considered this makes the application of the norms quite a challenge. The new resolution presents the information in […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Restriction on Hazardous Substances Coming January 2018
The UAE (United Arab Emirates) Cabinet decision published April 27, 2017, on the official gazette to control hazardous substances in electrical and electronic devices is set to come into effect starting January 1, 2018. The 10 hazardous substances the UAE tends to control/or limit presence of include: 1. Lead (Pb) 2. Mercury (Hg) 3. Hexavalent […]