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 […]
OMAN – Regulation Organizing the Registration and Utilization of Frequencies and Radio Equipment (Public Consultation)
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman is conducting public consultations on 11 Annexes of the Regulation Organizing the Registration and Utilization of Frequencies and Radio Equipment and their pricing. The reviewed annexes align with international recommendations and the needs of Oman’s telecommunications market. Interested parties are invited to participate and provide feedback by 10th […]
NICARAGUA – Provisions regarding the 900MHz Band
The Telecommunications Authority in Nicaragua (TELCOR) published Administrative Agreement No. 001-2023, on July 31, 2023. Where it is stated: Administrative Agreement Number 005/2021 of December 17, 2021, is repealed. Type Approval Impacted? NoSpectrum Impacted? Yes – 900MHz Band (915-928MHz) for SRD and LPWAN applications for low-power devicesImports Impacted? NoStandards: NoProduct Impacted? Yes, all SRD and LPWAN […]
KENYA: Frequency Spectrum Management Guidelines
In January 2020 CAK published an update of the Frequency Spectrum Management Guidelines, to ensure that it meets the Authority’s statutory obligations in as far as its approach for spectrum management is concerned. In this document, CAK sets the criteria for spectrum allocation, assignment and licensing of frequencies, spectrum pricing, monitoring, inspection, and enforcement. The […]