COSTA RICA: SUTEL Resolution Modifies Type Approval Requirements and Sets Standards for Modular/Family Certification
On May 18, 2018, the Telecommunications Authority of Costa Rica (SUTEL) published on the Official Gazette resolution RCS-154-2018 which modifies the requirements to request type approval certification for devices that operate in the bands for free use (RCS-431-2010), and also sets the standards for modular and family certification, which are officially allowed since the date […]
MEXICO: IFT Publishes Public Consultation IFT-011-2017
IFT has published the following consultations in order to gather comments from interested parties: 1. Public consult regarding the “Draft of the Technical Disposition IFT-011-2017: Technical specifications of the mobile terminal equipment using the radioelectric spectrum or connected to the telecommunication networks. Part II. Mobile terminal equipment operating in the bands 700 MHz, 800 MHz, […]
VIETNAM: MIC Issues Circular 04/2018/TT-BTTTT Replacing 2016 Version
On May 8, 2018, MIC (Ministry of Information and Communications) of Vietnam issued Circular 04/2018/TT-BTTTT focused on a list of regulations for potentially unsafe products and goods under MIC management. This Circular takes effect as of July 1, 2018, and replaces Circular No. 42/2016/TT-BTTTT of December 26, 2016. Recently, MIC just published an official guide […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Operation Removes 10,000 Devices Without Certificates from Market
The Brazilian Agency of Telecommunications of Brazil (Anatel) executed a major inspection in 7 states on May 22nd with a target on telecommunication equipment distributors who are operating within illegal commercialization. More than 10,200 sealed devices in less than a day could be destroyed as a result of one of the many operations to stop […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Proposes Rule for 4.9 GHz Band
On May 07, 2018 the FCC published a new proposed rule for the 4.9 GHz (4940-4990 MHz) band to stimulate and expand its use among all entities. These 50 MHz of spectrum were previously designated by the Commission for public safety, nevertheless, only 3.5% of all potential licensees were under use due to the difficulty […]
JAPAN: MIC Announces Regulation Revision for Radio Equipment
On April 23, 2018, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication (MIC) of Japan released an outline with a proposed amendment to arrange the technical standards of Wireless LAN Systems in Japan in order to meet the demands of the increasing mobile communications traffic. The arrangement will consist on allowing the 5.2GHz band for outdoor […]
MEXICO: New Official Draft for Mexican Standard PROY-NOM-184-SCFI-2017
On March 7, 2018, the government of Mexico released a new official draft for Mexican standard PROY-NOM-184-SCFI-2017 regarding the regulatory elements and obligations that providers must consider for the commercialization or provision of telecommunications services when using a public telecommunications network. These changes have been considered to protect consumers rights and in order to provide […]
CANADA: ISED Releases New Changes for Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations
On April 13, 2018 the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) officially released the new changes to the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations as a result of the public consultation SMSE-005-17 that started on August 17, 2017 and finished on October 25, 2017. This table is derived from the International Table, therefore, it is […]
UNITED STATES: FCC Proposes New Rules to Increase Opportunities for Entities
On April 2, 2018, the FCC proposed new rules and is looking for comments, opinions, or feedback. The FCC proposed the following rules: FCC wants to permit licensed for fixed point-to-point operations for 102.2 gigahertz of spectrum; making 15.2 of the gigahertz of spectrum available for unlicensed use. Create a new category of experimental licenses […]
CANADA: Certification Requirements for Equipment Operating in Frequency Bands 758-768 MHz and 788-798 MHz
On April 1, 2018, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) issued the Radio Standards Specification RSS-140 regarding the certification requirements for equipment operating in the public safety broadband frequency bands 758-768 MHz and 788-798 MHz. Equipment covered by this standard is classified as Category I equipment. Either a technical acceptance […]