Mexico – Revised Certification Guidelines and Renewal Criteria – NOM-003-SCFI-2014
Starting August 16th, 2023, the Ministry of Economy’s official letter, DGN.191.01.2023.2199, supersedes the May 22nd, 2018 guideline. This guideline previously allowed a single surveillance procedure for products under “Certification scheme with product monitoring at point of sale or in commercialization” (scheme 9.6.1). However, this allowance is no longer valid. Certificates with pre-August 15th, 2023 follow-up […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Requirements for Mobile Phone Type Approval in UAE
On August 22nd 2023, TDRA has shared through its public newsletter, the following Mobile Phone Samples Requirements, starting immediately for the new applications: Type Approval Impacted? NoSpectrum Impacted? NoImports Impacted? NoStandards: NoProduct Impacted? Mobile phones
ARGENTINA: ENACOM publishes updated versions of Test Standards for Frequency Hopping and Digital Modulation Systems
On August 18th, 2023, the Argentinian National Entity for Communications (ENACOM) published in the Official Gazette Resolution 1132/2023 which updates the national test standards for Frequency Hopping and Digital Modulation Systems, titled as: ENACOM-Q2-63.03 V23.1 “EQUIPOS INTEGRANTES DE SISTEMAS DE SALTO DE FRECUENCIA” ENACOM-Q2-63.02 V23.1 “EQUIPOS INTEGRANTES DE SISTEMAS DE MODULACIÓN DIGITAL DE BANDA ANCHA” […]
SAUDI ARABIA – SAU decides to mandate USB-C as common smartphone charger by 2025
Starting from January 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step by opting to establish a uniform charging port standard for both mobile phones and electronic devices. This move entails the adoption of the USB Type-C connector as the exclusive standardized interface. The joint efforts of the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization, in […]
SAUDI ARABIA – CST Publishes a Public Consultation on the Spectrum Light Licensing Regulations and the Light Licensing Regulations in the 4 GHz Frequency Band
The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) is extending an invitation to the general public for their participation in providing feedback on a pair of preliminary papers: the “Spectrum Light Licensing Regulations” and the “Light Licensing Regulations in the 4 GHz Frequency Band”. This initiative is part of the Spectrum Outlook for Commercial and Innovative […]
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – NICTA extends the Call for Comments over 60 GHz Band Plan
The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) released a public consultation to the radio frequency spectrum from 57 GHz to 71 GHz, and falls within the range of millimeter wave frequency. NICTA recommends allocating the upper part of the 60 GHz band (66-71 GHz) for FWA deployment as a regulated band, while leaving the […]
SOUTH AFRICA – ICASA issues notices on multiple updates on the National Frequency Plan
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published the Final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for several frequency bands in terms of regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations from 2015, read with the Radio Frequency Migration Regulation 2013 as well as the 2013 and 2019 Radio Frequency Migration Plans. A final […]
AUSTRIA – Public consultation on the tender conditions for spectrum assignment in 3600 MHz and 26 GHz ranges.
The Telecommunications and Postal Division of Austria has issued a public consultation on the tender and auction procedure for assignment in the 3600 MHz and 26 GHz frequency ranges (F 1/22). Submissions can be made via email to: tkfreq@rtr.at before 31 August 2023. Type Approval Impacted? No Spectrum Impacted? Yes: 3600 MHz and 26 GHz […]
VIETNAM – TQC Update in Certificate of Conformity Assessment Process: Factory Inspection
The Center for Testing and Quality Certification (TQC) updated the Certificate of Conformity Assessment process for Method 1 by removing the virtual factory inspection from Case 3 of the Conformity Assessment Process. Important! Although Case 3 is still available, the factory inspection must be performed on-site at the outsourcing factory. Type Approval Impacted? Yes: Factory […]
NEW ZEALAND – RSM allocation of 24 – 30 GHz Frequency range
The Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) published a decision made for the allocation of the frequency range of 24–30 GHz to be used by mobile and satellite industries. The allocation is intended to be available in May 2026. Type Approval Impacted? No Spectrum Impacted? Yes: 24–30 GHz Imports Impacted? NoStandards: NoProduct Impacted? Mobile and satellite solutions.