MEXICO: Public Consultation for 5G Radio Frequency Spectrum Bands
The Federal Telecommunications Institute convinced of the importance and relevance of transparency and citizen participation in the elaboration and application of its regulations, as well as in making decisions on various matters of general interest, will receive comments, opinions and contributions from any interested party regarding the Frequency Bands of the Fifth Generation Radio Spectrum for […]
MOROCCO: New Deadline For Conformity Mark
The Authority has extended the deadline for affixing the “C م” mark until December 31, 2019. (the deadline initially set was July 31, 2019). This extension aims to allow the largest number of operators to comply with the legislation in force. Products imported before January 1st, 2020 that do not bear the marking may be […]
KUWAIT: CITRA Calls Telecom Firms to Commit to 5G Marketing Schemes
The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has called telecommunication companies to commit to the marketing schemes for the newly launched 5G service including its various segments, categories, and prices. CITRA would carry out all legal actions against companies that fail to launch the new service with all its segments and categories. Established in […]
SOUTH AFRICA: Notice of Intention to Amend Annexure B of Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulation
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to amend Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015 published in Notice No. 279 under Government Gazette No. 38641 of 30 March 2015, to the extent indicated in the schedule. Interested persons are hereby invited to submit written representations about the proposed Regulations to the […]
BRAZIL: INMETRO Announce Public Consultation for Products and Services General Regulation
The Ministry of Economy of Brazil has initiated a process to elaborate on a General Regulation of Products and Services under the regulatory scope of INMETRO and would like to extend an invitation to the public in order to inquire and promote public participation in the process. Attached you can find the consultation in order to participate and include […]
INDONESIA: Regulation Undergoes Modification for Non-HKT Devices
There has been a modification to the Indonesian regulation regarding non-HKT devices (mobile phones, handheld computers, tablets), this new regulation has a new intake in the acceptance of foreign laboratories and related paperwork. It will be active from July 22nd, 2019 and will be valid for 6 months (until January 22nd, 2020). There are 5 […]
PAKISTAN: Entering 5G Era
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) draft a framework for test and development of future technologies especially for fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks in Pakistan. PTA will issue temporary 5G Test and Development Authorizations, also PTA reports that there is no regulatory fee for the non-commercial trial permission or the usage of spectrum for this purpose.
SAUDI ARABIA: Country Placed Second in the Allocation of Frequency Bands for the Provision of Mobile Telecom Services
The Kingdom ranked second in the list of G20 countries for the total allocation of global frequency bands for the provision of mobile telecommunications services by the end of the second quarter of this year, according to the reports and statistics of the allocation of the countries of the group to the frequency bands. Following […]
SOUTH AFRICA: New Regional Office in The Northern Cape
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will conclude its public education and awareness campaign in the Northern Cape from 28 to 29 July 2019 after a successfully conducting such campaigns in all Provinces. The awareness campaign is one of the ways in which ICASA interacts with communities to provide education about the services […]
MEXICO: Official Letter No. 414.2019.2459 For NOMs Contingency Period At Customs
The DGN has published on July 10th, the Official letter no. 414.2019.2459, which states that imports of merchandise subject to compliance may be carried out of NOMs at the point of entry into the country without carrying out the electronic transmission (SAT system) referred to the numeral 5, section I of the NOMs annex; for […]