Tag: Impact: Wireless

QATAR: CRA Launches an Initiative to Develop and Publish Research and Studies for ICT Sector Development

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) recently launched a new initiative in cooperation with specialists from different universities, colleges, and research institutions in Qatar. The aim of the initiative is to cooperate to develop and publish new researches and studies related to the development of advanced technologies in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, towards […]

BRAZIL: ANATEL Approved Allocation of 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz Frequency Bands

On May 15th, 2019 the Brazilian Board of National Telecommunication Agency (ANATEL) approved the allocation and regulation of the use conditions of the 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz radio frequency bands. The two tracks, which will be embedded by the Agency, are key to the implementation of the fifth-generation technology (5G). According to Anatel’s president, […]

INDONESIA: SDPPI Issues New Regulation Impacting Cellular Phones, Laptops, and Tablets

On April 24th, 2019, the Directorate General of Post and Informatics (SDPPI) published a new regulation “KEPDIRJEN POSTEL No. 138 the Year 2019” regarding the International Test Laboratory Recognition for cellular phones, handheld computers, and tablet computers. There are some main points from this new regulation: SDPPI has recognized international laboratories for cellular phones, handheld […]

CHILE: SUBTEL Updates EXENTA 1985 for Certain Unlicensed Bands

The Chilean official gazette published some changes related to unlicensed bands. And in addition, the laboratories that issue Test Reports submitted to SUBTEL for type approval must have at least two international accreditations. Key highlights include: The EIRP limit for the frequency band 5150-5250 MHz is now 250 mW EIRP (Item J.1 Exenta 1985) Bands have been […]

UAE: TRA Adopts Interactive Lab Within the Digital Community Participation Mechanisms

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced the adoption of the Interactive Lab within the digital participation mechanisms in the UAE community and the enhancement of the Online Service Index (OSI) in all federal government services, for the purpose of engaging the public and hearing its says and views on the development of government services, procedures […]

MEXICO: Additional Extension for NOM Certificates at Customs

On May 31st, the Secretary of Economy, published the Note 414.2019.1983 as a complement of the previous Note 312.2019.01.1363 (dated May 15, 2019, you can view our regulatory update here). The new note establishes an additional term: June 30, 2019 (extending the initial term of May 31, 2019). They are considering the time it takes […]

MEXICO: Authorization Usage at Customs for NOM-208-SCFI-2016 Certificate

The Ministry of Economy sent the Customs Administration Document No. 414.2019.1952, where is stated that the use of a certificate issued under NOM-208 on behalf of someone other than the importer is authorized, below a translation of the first resolution item that you will find in the last page of the attached pdf: “First: for […]

NIGERIA: Report of Public Inquiry on E-Waste Regulations and Disaster Recovery Guidelines

Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta explained the importance of having a proper legal framework to regulate e-waste in the telecommunications sector, stating that e-waste was now becoming the fastest growing waste stream in the world. In his address, the EVC cited a recent report by the World Economic Forum which estimated that […]

EUROPEAN UNION: Decision 2017/1483/EU to Impact SRDs Starting July 2019

Short Range Devices Decision 2006/771/EC as amended by Decision 2017/1483/EU, this update presents an increment in the number of harmonized frequency bands that can actually be used for short-range devices. In the most recent release (Decision 2017/1483/EU) the technical annex was replaced with a new version in order to respond to the fast changes in […]