PARAGUAY: CONATEL Process to Allow 4G Broadband in Every Corner of Paraguay
On August 2nd, 2017, The National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) of Paraguay announced on the official website a process that will allow 4G broadband to be accessed from every corner of Paraguay. “Teresita Palacios, president of the entity, during the launch of the process that will culminate by the end of the year with the tender […]
PARAGUAY: MIC Issues Decree for Mobile Devices to Prevent Deceptive Uses
On April 10, 2017, the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Paraguay (MIC) issued Decree No. 6832/2017 covering mobile devices for cellular networks, including its parts and accessories. It establishes the registry and mandatory certification of mobile or portable telephones with the intend to protect consumer rights and prevent deceptive uses of motherboards for cellular […]
PARAGUAY: CONATEL Publishes Resolutions 1597/2016 and 1762/2016 for Telecommunication Equipment and Devices
IMPACT FOR WIRELESS: YES IMPACT FOR ITE: YES On September and October 2016, The National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) published on the official gazette, Resolutions 1597/2016 and 1762/2016 with a National Technical Specification set to evaluate Electromagnetic Compatibility for the certification and homologation of telecommunication equipment and devices. From Resolution 1597/2016 comes the Technical Specification NTC-T-EMC.EMI:2016 […]
PARAGUAY: CONATEL Announces a Public Consultation for 4G LTE
As reported by the Paraguayan local daily ABC, the National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) recently announced that they will hold a public consultation for the tender of the 700 MHz and 2600 MHz bands in the country for 4G LTE services. The auction has been delayed in the past due to the slow process of freeing […]
PARAGUAY: CONATEL Launched an Auction For The 1700/2100MHz Frequency Bands
Today, the Regulator Launched An Auction For The 1700/2100 MHz Frequency Bands for cellular mobile service. The government wants to introduce the 4G technology all over the Paraguayan territory. This is a first step from CONATEL to expand the 4G coverage. The Regulator is also planning other auctions for the 700/2500 MHz frequency bands in […]
PARAGUAY: Auction For 4G-Suitable Spectrum
The president of the telecommunications regulators (CONATEL), said that the distribution of the spectrum is a top priority, and that the auction could initiate next month. It could include 40 MHz of paired AWS spectrum between 1730 MHz – 1770MHz and 2130 MHz – 2170 MHz.
PARAGUAY: Conatel Will Present Its Latest Telecommunications Act
The president of the National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel), Eduardo Neri Gonzalez, said yesterday that no later than next week, the call would be made public hearing to discuss aspects of the draft amendment of Law No. 642/95 Telecommunications. “The main objective of this project is to update the regulatory framework of Act 642 to the […]