27-11-2024
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has announced the way for a 5G pilot project in the country and permitting the use of the 2100 MHz frequency band for 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies.
27-11-2024
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman has confirmed that local importers no longer need a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
27-11-2024
At the ‘THAILAND 2025: Opportunity • Hope • Reality’ event, Clinical Professor Dr. Saran Boonbaichaipruk, Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), emphasized the transformative potential of AI in shaping Thailand’s future. He stressed the NBTC’s commitment to promoting AI access across all regions, ensuring that even remote areas can benefit from advanced digital technologies via telecommunications systems.
Dr. Saran discussed how AI is already integrated into daily life through devices like smartphones and IoT, collecting and analyzing personal data to improve user experiences. He noted that AI has the potential to solve complex problems that humans cannot, while also raising ethical and safety concerns. The NBTC aims to support AI adoption in key sectors, including healthcare, finance, transportation, and education.
Looking ahead, Dr. Saran outlined plans for international cooperation to enhance AI infrastructure, increase frequency allocation, and improve network efficiency. He highlighted the growing demand for mobile broadband in Thailand, with 5G playing a crucial role in sectors such as agriculture, urban management, and education. The NBTC will expand 5G coverage to ensure equitable access to high-speed internet and modernize Universal Service Obligation (USO) centers, particularly for the public health system.
The Chairman also announced initiatives to foster innovation and fair competition, including Regulatory Sandboxes to allow AI trials in areas like predictive maintenance and data-driven services. The NBTC will work closely with the private sector to create a robust AI ecosystem while ensuring safety standards and fair competition.
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27-11-2024
The Wi-Fi Alliance and the Faculty of Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, have successfully completed a seven-month pilot project exploring the use of 6 GHz Wi-Fi technology in healthcare. The trial, which took place at the Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute in Bali, demonstrated how 6 GHz Wi-Fi can enhance medical education and training by supporting high-speed streaming, AR/VR applications, and data-intensive tasks in dense environments.
The pilot, integrated into the hospital’s curriculum, highlighted the benefits of unlocking the full 6 GHz spectrum, improving network capacity and connectivity while reducing congestion. This supports advanced technologies like AR and VR for real-time medical applications. The project is seen as key to improving healthcare delivery in Thailand and contributing to the country’s broader digital transformation in line with its National Vision 2030.
The event featured a collaborative workshop with industry leaders and stakeholders, including Intel, Meta, and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), discussing the future of Wi-Fi technology in healthcare. The successful trial underscores the importance of regulatory access to the full 6 GHz spectrum for high-performance connectivity and fostering innovation in sectors like healthcare, telemedicine, and medical research.
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27-11-2024
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has issued the fifth version of the Class License for Short-Range Devices, incorporating feedback from stakeholders following a public consultation earlier this year. The updated license reflects CRA’s commitment to staying aligned with rapid advancements in radiocommunication technologies and international standards. Key changes in the new version include the addition of new frequency bands and increased flexibility in permitted transmit power values, allowing for a broader range of short-range devices to be used and sold in Qatar. This update aims to support various sectors and improve consumer services, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (2024-2030), which focuses on enhancing residents’ quality of life and meeting global service standards. The fifth version replaces the previous edition issued in June 2021, marking a step forward in CRA’s ongoing efforts to modernize regulatory frameworks and meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications sector. For more information kindly click here: Official Announcement |
27-11-2024
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman has issued annexes to the provisions of the Regulation on the Registration and Use of Frequencies and Radio Equipment. These updates are aligned with the latest recommendations from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other international bodies, aiming to create a more flexible regulatory environment for the Omani telecommunications market.
This step complements existing regulations from 2008 and 2019, which set out requirements for frequency use, radio equipment, and licensing. The updates focus on three main areas: modernizing technical and operational provisions, keeping pace with advancements in radio communications, and improving the quality of telecommunications services.
Additionally, the TRA recently launched a public consultation on the operating controls for earth stations on ships in the fixed-satellite service, ensuring alignment with ITU guidelines and market needs. These initiatives reflect the TRA’s commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing service quality, and optimizing the use of frequencies and radio devices in Oman’s telecommunications sector.
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27-11-2024
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Nezar Patria emphasized the importance of collaboration between stakeholders and the AI industry to strengthen AI research and development in Indonesia. Speaking at the World Public Relations Forum 2024 in Bali, Patria highlighted two key challenges: high costs for AI research and development, and a gap in digital talent. He stressed the need for all stakeholders to contribute to developing the necessary talent pool to optimize AI technology.
Patria also noted that a national strategy and regulations are being prepared to help integrate AI into Indonesia’s digital economy, ensuring its responsible adoption. He urged early preparation to harness AI for human benefit, aiming to maximize its potential while minimizing risks.
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27-11-2024
El Salvador’s Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications (SIGET) has granted two pairs of dual polarization frequencies in the country’s radio spectrum, under decision T-0693-2024. This move aims to enhance the efficiency and capacity of telecommunications networks, allowing operators to double data transmission within the same frequency band by using both horizontal and vertical polarizations simultaneously.
The allocation is expected to boost network capacity, improve service quality by reducing signal interference, and support the rollout of next-generation technologies like 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and smart city infrastructure. It also aligns with global trends in efficient spectrum management and supports El Salvador’s digital transformation goals.
This decision reflects SIGET’s ongoing efforts to modernize the country’s telecom infrastructure and ensure it meets increasing demand for high-speed services, while positioning El Salvador as a competitive player in the regional telecom market.
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27-11-2024
Egypt, represented by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), secured six leadership roles in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) during the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) held from October 15 to 24 in New Delhi, India. The roles include chairing Study Group 3 on economic and political affairs and obtaining vice-chairmanship positions in Study Groups 12 (quality of services), 13 (future networks), 17 (information security), 20 (Internet of Things and smart cities), and the Standardization Terminology Committee.
Eng. Mohamed Shamroukh, CEO of NTRA, led the Egyptian delegation and delivered a speech highlighting Egypt’s significant role in global telecom standardization and the assembly’s importance in shaping international telecom service standards. On the sidelines of the event, Shamroukh held bilateral meetings with key ITU leaders to discuss strengthening cooperation in areas like the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and human capacity building in telecommunications, particularly through Egypt’s African training center. He also met with telecom leaders from Saudi Arabia, India, the UAE, and China to explore collaborative opportunities in various fields, including frequencies, submarine cables, OTT services, and 5G technologies.
The WTSA, held every four years, sets global telecom standards and reviews the ITU’s standardization mechanisms for the coming period.
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27-11-2024
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the Consumer Protection Agency have signed a protocol to enhance cooperation in protecting telecommunications users’ rights. The agreement includes the launch of a joint digital platform for complaints, which will streamline the process of data exchange and complaint resolution through an automated system. The protocol also aims to establish a framework for joint action against practices that harm user rights, as well as develop an action plan to educate users about their rights and duties. A joint executive committee will oversee the implementation of the protocol.
NTRA CEO Eng. Mohamed Shamroukh emphasized that the agreement will improve the efficiency of telecom services in Egypt, ensure faster response times, and promote digital transformation. He also highlighted the role of the Consumer Protection Agency’s infrastructure in raising user awareness.
The Consumer Protection Agency’s Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim El-Sejiny, stressed that the protocol would help address consumer complaints more effectively and improve coordination between the two bodies. Over the past 15 years, the two agencies have collaborated closely, with an annual average of 1,600 complaints related to telecom services, boasting a 99% resolution rate.
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