Bermuda: Eases Type Approval for Wi-Fi Devices

New Bermuda Type Approval Policy in Effect Effective February 14, 2025, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda introduced a significant regulatory shift regarding wireless device compliance. Under the updated guidelines, devices operating exclusively on Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi are now exempt from individual type approval in Bermuda. This new Bermuda type approval exemption applies only if devices […]

Vietnam: MIC Opens Consultation on 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is proposing to amend Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BTTTT, which regulates radio equipment exempt from radio frequency use licenses. The proposed amendments aim to add the 5925 – 6425 MHz frequency band for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN/RLAN). The proposed amendments also outline power limits for indoor and outdoor use […]

Qatar: CRA issues Public Consultation for updating the Short Range Devices Class Licenses.

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) published a public consultation on its website, aiming to get comments on the proposed updated Class License for Short Range Devices (SRDs).  Main changes proposed are mostly as follows: All interested parties may present comments through the email type.approval@cra.gov.qa, until June 25, 2024. Type Approval Impacted? YesSpectrum Impacted? YesImports Impacted? No

BRAZIL: Approved the Technical Requirements for Wi-Fi 6e

ANATEL published the Technical Requirements for Wi-Fi 6e through the Ato no. 1306 for equipment that operates in the frequency range 5.925 -7.125 MHz. For indoor use, the agency did not establish limits for the channel bandwidth and regarding the low power equipment will be allowed access point/subordinate the access point, indoor access point client […]