United States: Key FCC Regulations (EAS and Wireless Microphones) to be discussed in the February MeetingUnited States
The FCC released on January 25th the tentative agenda for their monthly meeting, to be held on February 15th. This agenda in particular contains two separate proposals for rulemaking that would potentially impact the standards and requirements for Equipment Authorization. Purpose: The document is a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) […]
US: FCC Permits Very Low Power Device Operations in 6 GHz Band
Following the meeting held on October 19th, 2023, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step to promote the use of unlicensed spectrum by opening the 6 GHz band to a new class of ultra-low-power devices. These devices will operate alongside existing Wi-Fi enabled equipment, paving the way for a wave of innovative […]
United States – FCC Publication Number 996369 related to Modular Approvals has been updated
On October 24, 2023, the FCC Publication 996369 was updated to provide additional recommendations and guidance concerning the approval of RF modules and their integration into host devices. Key updates are focused on revisions to the following reference documents: These changes are aimed at offering comprehensive guidance for ensuring compliance and certification while working with […]
United States: FCC Issues Second Report and Order to Expand the Unlicensed Use of 6 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Report and Order, a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), and a Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) that expands the unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band. The Report and Order permit very low power (VLP) unlicensed devices to operate in the U-NII-5 (5.925-6.425 GHz) and U-NII-7 […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Updates Equipment Authorization Rules to Incorporate New and Revised Industry Standards
On March 10, 2023, the FCC published a Report and Order document aiming the response to the periodic update of standards by the Standards bodies, to reflect best practices in response to advancements in technologies and measurement capabilities. According to the Report and Order, these are the highlights of this decision implementation:
UNITED STATES: Amended Procedures on FCC Equipment Authorization Enter Into Force on February 6th
On February 6, 2023, the FCC started enforcing its Prohibition on the authorization of “covered” equipment. Implementing this prohibition was set forth in its “Report and Order, Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 22-84)”, initially published back in November 2022, which also revises key articles that involve the Equipment Authorization Program (FCC Certification). […]
UNITED STATES: Updated transition period for RF Exposure Requirements
On January 17th, 2023, the FCC postponed indefinitely the entry into force of the new RF Exposure requirements. Both “447498 D04 Interim General RF Exposure Guidance v01” and “KDB 447498 D01 General RF Exposure Guidance v06” can be used, but only one of them should be used (without mixing the frameworks) After the end of […]
UNITED STATES: FCC to Examine 12.7 GHz Band for Next-Gen Wireless
On Oct 27th, FCC voted to launch a proceeding to explore repurposing up to 550 megahertz in the 12.7 to 13.25 GHz (mid-band) for Next-Gen Wireless, including 5G, 6G, and beyond. The mid-band offers an ideal blend of capacity and coverage and can support faster speeds and wider coverage. The 12.7 GHz band is believed […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Allows Earlier Equipment Marketing and Importation Opportunities
On April 12th, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) had approved, for a period of three years, the new information collection associated with the Commission’s Allowing Earlier Equipment Marketing and Importation Opportunities, Report, and Order. This document is consistent with the Report and Order, which stated that […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Begins Process to Authorize 6GHz Band AFC System Operators
The FCC has announced that the call is open for those interested in becoming AFC system operators in the USA. The parties interested in becoming an AFC system operator as part of the initial evaluation process submit their proposals no later than November 30, 2021. The public will then have an opportunity to review and […]