USA: FCC Adopts New Rules for The 6GHz Band
On April 23rd, 2020, The FCC adopted rules that make the 6GHz band available for unlicensed use. With this decision, the adoption of Wi-Fi 6 will be accessible and also will have a great impact on the Internet of Things. The present decision authorizes indoor low-power devices in the frequency range of 5.925-7.125 GHz and […]
USA: Human Exposure to Radio-frequency Electromagnetic Fields and Reassessment
The FCC published on April 1, 2020, the following final rule: Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Reassessment of FCC Radiofrequency Exposure Limits and Policies. The FCC has decided to make an amendment to the 2019 Second Report and Order to simplify the evaluation procedures to RF Exposure evaluation and procedures and mitigation measures. […]
COVID-19 Worldwide Impact – March 18, 2020
Given the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19, governments, regulators and laboratories all around the world have started to implement measures to decrease the probability of infection among their staff. This is a summary of relevant changes that should be taken into consideration. • Regulators that have suspended operations: Kuwait, Maldives, Paraguay (no new processes […]
COVID-19 Worldwide Impact
Given the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19, governments, regulators and laboratories all around the world have started to implement measures to decrease the probability of infection among their staff. This is a summary of relevant changes that should be taken into consideration. • Regulators that have suspended operations: Honduras, Peru, Philippines, Venezuela • Regulators […]
USA: FCC Publishes Allocation History File
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revised The Commission’s Table of Frequency Allocations (Allocation Table) as of October 1, 2019. The FCC released an allocation history file, briefing on Amendments from 1992 – 2019. The table is revised once every October. Next revised version set to come October of 2020. Attached you can find 2019 amendments and history of […]
USA: FCC – Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Guidance
SDoC is an authorization procedure of the FCC to ensure compliance with the appropriate technical standards for the equipment that does not contain a radio transmitter and contains only digital circuitry, introduces a new guide. -Equipment that does not contain a radio transmitter and contains only digital circuitry is subject to approval using the SDoC […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Began 37 GHz , 39 GHz, and 47 GHz License Auctions
As announced, the FCC has started its auction for licenses for the upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz bands. Bidding started on December 10th. According to the FCC, this is the largest quantity of contiguous spectrum available in the millimeter-wave bands. There will be a clock phase (which has already started) and then […]
USA: FCC Publishes Modifications for the 2.5 GHz Band
On October 25, 2019, the FCC modified the regulatory framework governing the 2.5 GHz band (2496-2690 MHz. This changes are Effective April 27, 2020, except for amendments to §§ 27.14(u) and (v) and 27.1204, which are effective November 25, 2019. For further information about the regulation modifications, download the full document below using your Entirety credentials.
USA: FCC Publish Final Rule on Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services
FCC published a final rule amending the 47 CFR part 25 and related to the use of the spectrum bands above 24 GHz for mobile radio services. In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection associated with a rule for specific millimeter-wave bands above 24 […]
USA: Amendment Published for Mobile Radio Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz
On April 25th, 2019, the FCC published an amendment to the publication of February 7th, 2019 (view post from Feb 7th by clicking here) covering the amendment for Amateur Satellite Radiolocation. Please refer to original document for more details about the changes made in pages 34487-34488 of the document.