ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Publishes Public Consultation Related to a Comprehensive Update of the National Frequency Plan
On October 06th, 2021, Arcotel published an invitation to companies and the general public to the public hearing to receive observations and comments on the project: " INTEGRAL UPDATE OF THE NATIONAL FREQUENCY PLAN. In person you can go to: Quito, Auditorio de la Coordinación Zonal 2 de la ARCOTELDATE / TIME: October 22nd, 2021 […]
ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Updates List of International Bodies Accepted for Homologation Processes
ARCOTEL has updated its list of accepted authorities on its website. This update includes leaving 9 authorities instead of 22 as it was contemplated in the current Approval Regulation of Ecuador. This change was made because ARCOTEL is empowered to update the list of entities on its website. The entities that were authorized are the following: -Agencia […]
ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Technical Standard for Telecom Services for Emergencies – Using CELL BROADCAST
On October 28th, 2020, ARCOTEL will hold a Public Audience online, at 10 am (GMT -5:00) on ARCOTEL’s Facebook page. This is to present the New Standard proposed, and to listen to the public opinions, suggestions, and complaints from users regarding the new Technical Standard for Telecom Services for Emergencies, using CELL BROADCAST, which will […]
ECUADOR: Technical Requirements for Free-use Spectrum and Spectrum of Free Bands for Specific-use
In August of 2018, the National Telecommunications Authority of Ecuador (ARCOTEL) released resolution ARCOTEL-2018-0661 to set the standards or requirements for free-use spectrum bands for general use and specific use. As established in chapter II, regarding Free Use Spectrum, it’s indicated that all equipment operating in the application and frequency bands listed in numeral 2 […]
ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Issues Resolution 0036 to Adopt New Canalization for AWS Bands
On January 17, ARCOTEL from Ecuador has released a new resolution (0036) that adopts a new canalization for AWS bands. This new canalization modifies the use of frequencies from 895 to 960 MHz and adds new blocks used as Up links and Download links between 1710 and 2180 MHz.
ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Applies Changes to Frequency Range 902 – 928 MHz
During December of 2017, ARCOTEL (Agencia de Regulación y control de las Telecomunicaciones) published resolution 12-09-ARCOTEL-2017 PNF. With this resolution, ARCOTEL changes the National Frequency Plan. One of the main modifications has to do with the frequency range 902 – 928 MHz which was divided into two parts: First range: 902-915 MHz Second range: 915-928 […]
ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Updates Homologation Process
On Thursday, June 15, 2017, Agencia de Regulacion y Control de las Telecomunicaciones (ARCOTEL) of Ecuador issued a 9-page article going over the the new changes you can expect in the updated regulation. Some key topics to consider in the article is the issuing process, requirements for homologation, equipment that does not require certification, technical […]
ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Opens Public Hearing in Feb for Resolution ARCOTEL-2016
The Directory of the Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (ARCOTEL) drafted a regulation for type approval: Resolution ARCOTEL of December 29 2016. A public hearing will take place on February 7, 2017 at which individuals and companies will be allowed to comments on the draft. The proposed project will cover the following themes: (1) Responsibilities […]
ECUADOR: Public Hearings to be Held for ‘Type Approval Regulations and Terminal Certification for Telecommunications Equipment’
The Board of ARCOTEL invites the general public to participate in three public hearings that will discuss the current project: ‘Type Approval Regulations and Terminal Certification for Telecommunications Equipment.’ This project is in compliance with Regulation 07-09-ARCOTEL-2016. Those present will be able to make comments and provide their opinions on the matter. The hearings will […]
ECUADOR: ARCOTEL Published the Resolution 05-03ARCOTEL-2016
On May 9, 2016, the Ecuadorian Agency of Regulation and Control of the Telecommunications, published on the Official Register #749 the Resolution 05-03-ARCOTEL-2016 “Regulation for the provision of the telecommunication and broadcasting services by subscription”. Some of the services by subscription included in this regulation are: Advanced Mobile Services (SMA), Advanced Mobile trough Mobile Virtual […]