COLOMBIA: CMIIT Certificate Not Comparable to CRC Standard, Terminal Equipment Will be Blocked
On Thursday, May 11, 2017, The Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) of Colombia notified the public that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT) certification standard is not comparable to the homologation standard that is currently in force in Colombia. “Despite the efforts made by the CRC, it has not been possible to establish that […]
EUROPEAN UNION: Updated Draft to Impact Short-range Devices
On May 9, 2017, the European Commission published the Implementing Decision draft which will repeal Decision 2006/804/EC and replace the technical annex with an updated version due to the rapid changes in technology and the continuous increase of new short-range applications. This new updated version will: -Increase the number of harmonized frequency bands that can […]
MEXICO: 57-64 GHz Frequency Band Now Classified as Free Spectrum
On May 9, 2017, The Federal Institute of Telecommunication (IFT) classified the 57-64 GHz frequency band as free spectrum. “The telecommunication industry is in constant innovation, which allows the users to access more and better services; it is thus that the use of the spectrum becomes determinant in the development of the technology and it […]
MEXICO: New Assessment Conformity for Homologation of Cellular Devices and FM Receivers
On April 27, 2017, according to the official gazette of Mexico, The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) issued the technical arrangement IFT-011-2017 which overviews the “specifications of mobile terminal equipment that can make use of the radio spectrum or be connected to telecommunications network.” The present arrangement technique is applicable to all Equipment Terminal Mobile […]
MEXICO: IFT Proposed Draft for the Use and Utilization of Frequency Bands of the Radioelectric Spectrum for Secondary Use
On April 10, 2017, The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) in an effort to bring transparency to its new regulations, it is seeking comments, opinions, and contributions in regards to the following draft: “Granting proof of authorization regarding the use and utilization of frequency bands of the radioelectric spectrum for secondary use.” Allowing short-range radiocommunication […]
MEXICO: IFT Opens Public Draft for 10 MHz of Available Radio Spectrum in 440-450 MHz Band
The Federal Institute of Telecommunications is currently receiving public comments, opinions, and additional input for parties interested in the following draft: “Project of Public Tender Bases to grant the use, exploitation and commercial exploitation of 10 MHZ radio spectrum available in the Band 440-450 MHz to provide the service of capacity position for private radio-communication […]
JAPAN: MIC Revises Radio Equipment Regulations for August 2017
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) in Japan partially revised the existing radio equipment regulations. The proposed amendment to the Ministerial Ordinance is specifically for private digital cordless phone systems. This would include the introduction of the shared eXtended Global Platform (sXGP) system, which has adapted to international standards for certain mobile telephones. […]
R&TTE to New RED Transition for Radio Equipment to be Complete by June 2017
The Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) 1999/5/EC transition period to the following directive: Radio Equipment (RE) Directive 2015/53/EU, which covers most equipment in the radio frequency spectrum, is expected to be complete by June 13, 2017. Manufacturers are encouraged to update their compliance with the new RE Directive standards; however, manufacturers are allowed to […]
INDONESIA: MICT Releases Regulation for Cellular Telephones, Handheld Computers and Tablets
On April 6, 2017, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Indonesia (MCIT) released Regulation No. 23 Year 2016 under Article 2.9.2 5.6.2. The regulation explains the certification process of cellular telephones and handheld computers and tablets. It includes laboratory testing and document evaluation. The objective of the certification is: 1) to prevent deceitful […]
MEXICO: Standard to Regulate Spectrum Usage and ISM Bands to Come Into Force on April 10th
Entirety previously informed on February 7, 2017, the regulation approval of Standard NOM-208-SCFI-2016 set in place to regulate spectrum usage and ISM bands. This standard means all radio equipment employing the technique of spread spectrum, frequency hopping and digital modulation operating in the bands 902 MHz – 928 MHz, 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz and […]