Bhutan: BICMA notifies shutting down 3G Base Stations in BTL Network
The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) announces that Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) is currently in the process of shutting down its 3G base stations within its network, aligning with the evolution of cellular mobile technology. The process of phasing our 3G technologies has a direct impact on the manufacturing process of several devices that […]
BHUTAN: InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) Publish Updated National Radio Rules and Regulations and the National Radio Frequency Allocation Plan for 2021
The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has published the updated National Radio Rules and Regulations as well as the National Radio Frequency Allocation Plan for 2021. This National Radio regulation has replaced the National Radio Rules of 2011. This new regulation came into force on January 01st, 2021. BICMA is currently in process of updating […]
BHUTAN: BICMA Publishes 2.6GHz Frequency Band Plan
On September 2016, the Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) published the official document of its 2.6GHz Frequency Band plan for use by wireless broadband access and MMDS services in Bhutan. The new plan follows the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recommendations including the use of the 2.6GHz band for Multi-channel Multi-point Distribution System (MMDS) and […]
BHUTAN: BICMA Released The 700 MHz Frequency Band Plan Seeking Comments
Recently, the Bhutan Infocomm and Media Authority (BICMA) released a possible plan for the 700 MHz frequency band, proposing that this band should be used for international mobile telecommunication (IMT) services in Bhutan. The opportunity to use this band for telecommunication services arose because the digital television services needs less spectrum to transmit the same […]