MEXICO: 57-64 GHz Frequency Band Now Classified as Free Spectrum
On May 9, 2017, The Federal Institute of Telecommunication (IFT) classified the 57-64 GHz frequency band as free spectrum. “The telecommunication industry is in constant innovation, which allows the users to access more and better services; it is thus that the use of the spectrum becomes determinant in the development of the technology and it […]
MEXICO: New Assessment Conformity for Homologation of Cellular Devices and FM Receivers
On April 27, 2017, according to the official gazette of Mexico, The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) issued the technical arrangement IFT-011-2017 which overviews the “specifications of mobile terminal equipment that can make use of the radio spectrum or be connected to telecommunications network.” The present arrangement technique is applicable to all Equipment Terminal Mobile […]
MEXICO: IFT Proposed Draft for the Use and Utilization of Frequency Bands of the Radioelectric Spectrum for Secondary Use
On April 10, 2017, The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) in an effort to bring transparency to its new regulations, it is seeking comments, opinions, and contributions in regards to the following draft: “Granting proof of authorization regarding the use and utilization of frequency bands of the radioelectric spectrum for secondary use.” Allowing short-range radiocommunication […]
MEXICO: IFT Opens Public Draft for 10 MHz of Available Radio Spectrum in 440-450 MHz Band
The Federal Institute of Telecommunications is currently receiving public comments, opinions, and additional input for parties interested in the following draft: “Project of Public Tender Bases to grant the use, exploitation and commercial exploitation of 10 MHZ radio spectrum available in the Band 440-450 MHz to provide the service of capacity position for private radio-communication […]
MEXICO: Standard to Regulate Spectrum Usage and ISM Bands to Come Into Force on April 10th
Entirety previously informed on February 7, 2017, the regulation approval of Standard NOM-208-SCFI-2016 set in place to regulate spectrum usage and ISM bands. This standard means all radio equipment employing the technique of spread spectrum, frequency hopping and digital modulation operating in the bands 902 MHz – 928 MHz, 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz and […]
MEXICO: IFT Approves Modification for National Table of Frequency Allocations
On February 10, 2017 by a unanimous vote from the Plenum of the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT), there came an agreement to approve the modification for the National Table of Frequency Allocations. This was published on March 3, 2017 on the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) of Mexico. Please see attached PDF for […]
MEXICO: IFT Modifies Frequency Bands and Adds New Coverage Range in Annual Program
The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) modified the annual program for the use and harnessing of frequency bands in the 2017 Program, which includes modifications to the National Table of Frequency Allocation Table, frequency modifications and a new coverage range. Please refer to the IFT website to access the following tables: 1) Summary of the […]
MEXICO: IFT Publishes Preliminary Draft for 57-64 GHz Band
The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) in Mexico has made consultation processes for drafts available to the general public in an exercise of transparency and openness. In this regard, IFT published a preliminary draft involving the classification of the 57-64 GHz band being used as a free spectrum. The consultation process for this draft will […]
MEXICO: Standard NOM-208-SCFI-2016 Approved to Regulate Spectrum Usage and ISM Bands
On November 28, 2016, the Ministry of the Economy established the ideal instrument for the protection of consumer’s health and safety interests. The Mexican Official Standard is as follows: “NOM-208SCFI2016, Products Radio systems used. The technique spread spectrum – Radio equipment frequency hopping and modulation digital to operate in the bands 902 MHz – 928 […]
Mexico: IFT Extends Technical Provision IFT-007-2016 Proposal by 20 Days
On January 17, 2017 the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) approved an extension of the following public consultation for an additional twenty working days: “Technical Provision Proposal IFT-007-2016: Restrictions to maximum exposure to human beings of non-ionizing radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation in the range of 100 kHz to 300 GHz.” Those interested in the consultation process may […]