United States: FCC Opens Entire 6 GHz Band to Very Low Power Devices
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened the entire 6 GHz band for very low power (VLP) devices, expanding capabilities for technologies like augmented and virtual reality. This decision, part of a larger effort to increase unlicensed spectrum access, allows VLP devices to operate across the entire band with specific technical and operational safeguards to […]
United States: FCC – Updates on Emission Limits and 24 GHz Band Usage.
The new emission limits in the 24 GHz band adopted by the FCC prioritize protecting the passive 23.6-24.0 GHz band used for vital Earth Exploration Satellite Service (EESS) observations while enabling the growth of next-generation wireless services. The FCC has implemented a two-phase approach to align its regulations with the Resolution 750 limits set by […]
Lesotho: publishes a Public Consultation for Authority Administrative Rules 2024, with impacts on Licensing and Spectrum Management
On November 14th, 2024, Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) published a Public Consultation to present an updated document on Authority Administrative Rules 2024 and this Draft proposes several changes to the Lesotho Communications Authority (Administrative) Rules 2016 version. Here are some of the key impacts or changes: Licensing Spectrum Management Consumer Protection Compliance and Dispute Resolution […]
Nicaragua: New General Law of Convergent Telecommunications
On November 6th, 2024, the National Assembly of Nicaragua published Law No. 1223/2024, known as the General Telecommunications Convergent Law, which will replace the current Law No. 200/1995. This new law is set to enter into force one year after its publication. The Ley General de Telecomunicaciones Convergentes modernizes the regulatory framework to address current […]
Egypt: NTRA updates their SRD Guideline to include allowed bands for WiFi 6E
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has announced significant advancements in spectrum management, including granting 5G licenses to mobile operators and allocating additional bandwidth for 6GHz RLAN for the first time in Egypt. 6GHz RLAN devices must operate in the 5925–6425 MHz frequency band, with a maximum EIRP of 250mW, using digital modulation […]
Australia: ACMA Public Consultation to update the Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to the Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan. These updates aim to align Australia’s spectrum allocations with international regulations established at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) and address domestic planning adjustments. Key impacts include new allocations for mobile telecommunications, satellite services, […]
Mexico: Federal Telecommunications Overhaul Proposed IFT Dissolution and Regulatory Shift to Ministry of Infrastructure
Major Restructuring Proposed for Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) The Mexican Gaceta Parlamentaria has published a report on a significant constitutional amendment proposal aimed at simplifying Mexico’s government structure. A central focus of this reform is the dissolution of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), transferring its regulatory functions directly to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, […]
Eswatini: Publishes New Guidelines on License-Exempt Spectrum Use
Eswatini’s Communications Commission has released new guidelines for the use of license-exempt spectrum bands. The document, “Guidelines on the Use of Licence Exempt Spectrum Bands in Eswatini, 2024,” provides detailed technical specifications and requirements for a wide range of products and applications, including short-range devices (SRDs), automotive equipment, data networking equipment, telecom/terminal equipment, and multimedia […]
Honduras: CONATEL extends the deadline to participate in Public Consultation on the National Frequency Plan.
Honduras’s National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) has launched a public consultation regarding updates to the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF). This consultation, open from October 10 to 18 but now extended to Oct 28th, invites stakeholders to provide feedback on new spectrum allocations, particularly affecting mobile and broadcasting services across various frequency bands, including 453-457.5 MHz, […]
Bulgaria: CRC adopted a Decision to amend and supplement the Rules for the use of the radio frequency spectrum for terrestrial networks, allowing the provision of electronic communication services after the issuance of a permit.
On July 18, 2024, With Decision No. 206 of 18.07.2024, the Commission for the Regulation of Communications adopted a Decision to amend and supplement the Rules for the use of the radio frequency spectrum for terrestrial networks, allowing the provision of electronic communication services after the issuance of a permit. These changes introduce new requirements […]