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 […]
Syria: SyTRA Updates Regulations to Permit Use of 6 GHz Band for WLAN
The Syrian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (SyTRA) has announced an update to its regulations concerning Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Effective immediately, the 6 GHz band, specifically the 5925–6425 MHz frequency range, is now authorized for WLAN use. This new regulation limits the maximum allowable transmission power to 23 dBm and is restricted to indoor use […]
Brazil: CITEL has approved guidelines for the shared use of the 6 GHz band
During the 44th meeting of the Permanent Consultative Committee II (CCP.II) of the Inter-American Telecommunications Commission (CITEL), an important document was approved that establishes technical and operational guidelines for the use of Wireless Access Systems, including Wireless Local Area Networks (WAS/RLAN), in the 5,925-7,125 MHz frequency band, known as the 6GHz band. Brazil played a […]
Australia: ACMA Seeks Public Input on Expanding Wireless Services in Upper 6 GHz Band
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is inviting public and industry feedback on the potential introduction of radio local area networks (RLANs) and wide-area wireless broadband (WA WBB) services in the upper 6 GHz band (6425–7125 MHz). This initiative is part of ACMA’s draft Five-year Spectrum Outlook for 2024-2029, which addresses significant international developments […]
Mexico – IFT published a Public Consultation IFT-017-2023 for Radiocommunication Systems that Use Wireless Access – LAN
On December 1st, 2023, the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) released the “Technical Provision IFT-017-2023: Radiocommunication systems that use wireless access – Local area radio networks-Radiocommunication equipment that uses the digital modulation technique and that operates in the bands 5150 MHz-5250 MHz, 5250 MHz- 5350 MHz, 5470 MHz-5600 MHz, 5650 MHz-5725 MHz, 5725 MHz-5850 MHz […]
US: FCC Permits Very Low Power Device Operations in 6 GHz Band
Following the meeting held on October 19th, 2023, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step to promote the use of unlicensed spectrum by opening the 6 GHz band to a new class of ultra-low-power devices. These devices will operate alongside existing Wi-Fi enabled equipment, paving the way for a wave of innovative […]
United States: FCC Issues Second Report and Order to Expand the Unlicensed Use of 6 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Report and Order, a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), and a Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) that expands the unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band. The Report and Order permit very low power (VLP) unlicensed devices to operate in the U-NII-5 (5.925-6.425 GHz) and U-NII-7 […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM publishes updated versions of Test Standards for Frequency Hopping and Digital Modulation Systems
On August 18th, 2023, the Argentinian National Entity for Communications (ENACOM) published in the Official Gazette Resolution 1132/2023 which updates the national test standards for Frequency Hopping and Digital Modulation Systems, titled as: ENACOM-Q2-63.03 V23.1 “EQUIPOS INTEGRANTES DE SISTEMAS DE SALTO DE FRECUENCIA” ENACOM-Q2-63.02 V23.1 “EQUIPOS INTEGRANTES DE SISTEMAS DE MODULACIÓN DIGITAL DE BANDA ANCHA” […]