BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: Final Draft National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAT) 2018
On March 15, 2018, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of British Virgin Islands published the draft of the National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAT) 2018, in accordance to the objectives of the Spectrum Policy for the Virgin Islands as established by the Commission in May 2011. Among the main objectives that the update of the (NFAT) has, […]
MEXICO: Public Consultation to update the National Table of Frequency Allocations
On May 04, 2018, the National Institute of Telecommunications from Mexico (IFT) launched a Public consultation process to work on the draft that will update the National Table of Frequency Allocations. The purpose of this consultation is to meet with the requirements of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and new technologies, and also to promote […]
ARGENTINA: AFTIC and AFSCA 180 Days Intervention
On December 23rd, 2015, the decree 236/2015 was published in the Argentinian Official Gazette, which establishes the conditions for a 180-day period of intervention of the AFSCA (Autoridad Federal de Servicios de Comunicación Audiovisual) and the AFTIC (Autoridad Federal de las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicaciones). This intervention will generate a report about the current […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Public Consultation on Frequency Spectrum regulations for Short Range Devices
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) published the proposed changes to articles of Short Range Devices regulations. The purpose of this consultation is to invite comments from any organization that would be impacted by the proposals, which the TRA will then consider prior to making a final decision. Comments should be made before October 20th. Attached, are the current regulations […]
UNITED STATES: Reminder About The New FCC Rules For Part 15 U-NII Devices
This is a recall about the revised rules for U-NII devices (FCC 14-30) operating under Part 15 (new rules). These rules became effective on June 2, 2014. The following KDB publications have been prepared to provide guidance for demonstrating compliance with the new U-NII rules. Here is the transition period, during which devices may be approved […]
BAHRAIN: Public consultation on Regulation on the Approval & Importation of Telecommunications Equipment
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued a public consultation document on the draft regulation for a new approval regime for the importation and use of Telecommunications Equipment connected to public Telecommunication networks. The proposed draft regulation defines the roles and responsibilities of TRA and any person or entity wishing to import telecommunications equipment (connected to […]
PARAGUAY: Conatel Will Present Its Latest Telecommunications Act
The president of the National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel), Eduardo Neri Gonzalez, said yesterday that no later than next week, the call would be made public hearing to discuss aspects of the draft amendment of Law No. 642/95 Telecommunications. “The main objective of this project is to update the regulatory framework of Act 642 to the […]
Japan’s Wireless Carriers Told To Unlock Phones Starting Next Year
(Reuters) – Japan’s wireless network providers are to lift restrictions on which network their subscribers can use, the government said, demanding that all smartphones and tablets to be sold with their SIM cards unlocked upon customers’ request starting next year. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday that all smartphones and tablets […]