INDONESIA: SDPPI Lab Announces New Policy for EMI Testing
On March 2, 2017, the Directorate General of Post and Informatics, SDPPI Lab, announced a change within their EMI testing policy which states all products containing an AC Cord (connects device to a power source) will now be mandatory to get through EMI testing along with RF testing. Applies to: -Products with direct AC cord […]
CHILE: SUBTEL Releases Multiband Stamp Regulation for Mobile Devices Sold in Chile
On March 13, 2017, SUBTEL (Subsecretaria de Telecomunicaciones) implemented a Multiband regulation in order to further protect users through mandatory information. Mobile devices sold in Chile will now require a stamp showing their technical characteristics. The stamp must indicate what technology has to operate in the 2G, 3G and 4G networks. “From now on, telephone […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM Publishes Resolution to Allocate Spectrum for Wireless Access Systems
On March 10, 2017, the Directors of the National Communications Committee (ENACOM) published on the Official Gazette of Argentina a resolution to allocate more spectrum for Wireless Access Systems and “promote the development of new telecommunication applications arising from technical advances” as long as the devices fall within the necessary Spectrum requirements. Some key points […]
TAIWAN: Draft Amendment for Controlled Telecommunication Radio-Frequency Device
On March 2, 2017 the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the republic of China drafted an amendment for Compliance Approval Regulations on Controlled Telecommunication RF devices due to “the rapid development of emerging industries of information and communications technology (ICT).” See attached PDF to view a detailed description of the following three major amendments. 1. […]
JAPAN: Government Looks to Enhance Service Content for Intelligent Transport Systems Using 700 MHz Bands
The government of Japan looks to “further enhance service contents using 700MHz bands intelligent transport systems (ITS) and toughen the ITS infrastructure in addition to existing Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure communication.” This Proposal is set to come into force by July of 2017. Please see PDF attached to find technical regulations.
MEXICO: IFT Approves Modification for National Table of Frequency Allocations
On February 10, 2017 by a unanimous vote from the Plenum of the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT), there came an agreement to approve the modification for the National Table of Frequency Allocations. This was published on March 3, 2017 on the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) of Mexico. Please see attached PDF for […]
ISED Radio Standard Specification Updated Document Includes DTSs, FHSs and LE-LAN Devices
During the month of February, the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) announced on its website that it’s set to replace its outdated RSS-247 (Radio Standard Specification) document, also known as issue 1, dated May 2015 with Issue 2. The updated document comes with updates regarding Digital Transmission Systems (DTSs), Frequency Hopping Systems […]
ISED Notice Displaces Existing Fixed Service Assignments in the Frequency Band 5850–5925 MHz
During the month of February, the Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada (ISED) released a notice regarding the “introduction of vehicle-mounted Dedicated Short-range Communications (DSRC) devices in the Band 5850-5925 MHz,” replacing fixed service assignments in that frequency range. It is key to note that “DSRC on-board vehicles units will operate on a license-exempt […]
MEXICO: IFT Modifies Frequency Bands and Adds New Coverage Range in Annual Program
The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) modified the annual program for the use and harnessing of frequency bands in the 2017 Program, which includes modifications to the National Table of Frequency Allocation Table, frequency modifications and a new coverage range. Please refer to the IFT website to access the following tables: 1) Summary of the […]
COLOMBIA: CNABF’s Updated Technical Draft Delivers E-Band Changes
On February 16, 2017, The National Spectrum Agency (ANE) released a technical draft of the CNABF with changes to the E band (71 – 76 GHz and 81 – 86 GHz). Changes to the document titled Technical proposal for updating CNABF-Band E are as follows: 1) Distribution of channels for E-band 2) Technical conditions for […]