INDIA: Date Extension for Implementation of Revised Standards for Plugs and Sockets
Extension in date of implementation of revised IS 1293: 2019 superseding IS 1293: 2005 for “Plugs and Socket- Outlets for household and similar purposes of rated voltage up to and including 250V and rated current up to and including 16 A”. The last date of the concurrent running of IS 1293: 2005 and IS 1293:2019 […]
ARGENTINA: Update to Electrical Safety Certification Main Resolution 169/2018
On October 12th, 2021 Secretary of Commerce published Resolution 1038/2021 to introduce several changes to former Resolution 169/2018 for Electrical Safety Certification in Argentina. The new scope of electrical products under 50V will require mandatory Electrical Safety Certification includes: 1. Led lamps and led-mounted modules (from October 12th, 2021) 2. Hand tools, transportable, and lawn and […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Seize 9,800 Irregular Devices in One of The Biggest Marketplace Distribution Centers
The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) carried out, together with the Federal Revenue Service of Brazil (RFB), an inspection in the storage and distribution centers of the Mercado Livre online sales platform. Over the past week, Anatel inspectors sealed 9,800 irregular telecommunications products, at an estimated value of R$ 1.2 million. This was Anatel’s first on-site […]
JORDAN: TRC Publishes SRD License and Launches Public Consultation on Licensing and Operation Communication Networks
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority had published a questionnaire regarding the study of the availability of the bandwidth (6) GH for the use of Wi-Fi in line with international developments in this regard and shows the actual need to provide frequency packets for this technology in the country, where the various opinions received by the authority […]
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: TATT Request Comments on Spectrum Management Framework
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) is inviting comments on the Spectrum Management Framework Before Monday, Nov 22nd, 2021, the Interested people are asked to submit comments on this document in accordance with the Authority’s Public Consultation Comment Submission Form. The objective of the Framework: i. identify the new and emerging technologies that […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: TDRA Announce 2G Shutdown is Proceeding as Scheduled
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that the 2G (GSM) shutdown process in the UAE is proceeding according to the plan set by TDRA. The shutdown of 2G networks, also known as “GSM”, in the networks of service providers (Etisalat and du) is scheduled for the end of 2022. The sale of […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: TDRA Releases a Public Consultation on Spectrum Resources
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) released a public consultation to obtain the views of stakeholders in the telecommunications sector on its activities related to spectrum allocation for IMT applications in certain frequency bands, namely the UHF and 3.8 – 4.2 GHz bands and the 6 GHz band. Based on the cooperation with stakeholders, […]
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Publishes Public Consultation on Spectrum Auction of 2100 MHz for Non-Terrestrial Networks Information Memorandum
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) publish a public consultation on the “Information Memorandum for Spectrum Auction of 2100 MHz for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)”. The Commission intends to hold this auction by the end of the year 2021, for 2100 MHz (30*2 MHz) band, as part of the implementation process for “Spectrum Outlook for Commercial […]
NIGERIA: 5G Technology Deployment Plan: 3.5GHz Spectrum Band Auction
Following up the news Entirety published on Sept 16th regarding Nigeria’s imminent 5G deployment, we want to notify that as a first measure, the Nigerian Communications Commission in the exercise of its functions under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act) has published the Draft Information Memorandum (2.12 MB) for its upcoming auction of the […]
ISRAEL: Deployment of Optic Fiber and 5G Cellular Infrastructure
The Ministry of Communications (MoC) launched a new campaign through the Government Advertising Bureau and is launching the high-speed Internet revolution in Israel, which is in full swing – the deployment of the optic fiber and the fifth-generation cellular infrastructure. The advanced technologies are being deployed at an accelerated pace throughout the country, enabling millions […]