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ICASA RELEASES MORE SPECTRUM FOR WI-FI SERVICES IN THE LOWER 6GHZ BAND – SOUTH AFRICA

Type Approval Regulatory news- South Africa

South Africa

10-06-2023

ICASA RELEASES MORE SPECTRUM FOR WI-FI SERVICES IN THE LOWER 6GHZ BAND

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa ICASA has published an Amendment to Annexure B of Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015 in respect of Radio Frequency Spectrum License Exemptions, effectively opening up the lower 6 GHz spectrum band for the provision of Wi-Fi services. The specific frequencies covered by this amendment range from 5.925 GHz to 6.425 GHz.

This decision effectively allows the utilization of the lower 6 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi services. Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations is an important component of implementing the provisions of the National Radio Frequency Band Plan

Additionally, ICASA has also incorporated the 122-246 GHz frequency band for Non-Specific Short-range Applications.

https://www.icasa.org.za/news/2023/icasa-releases-more-spectrum-for-wi-fi-services-in-the-lower-6ghz-band

MICT publish circular No: 04/2023/TT-BTTTT – VIETNAM

Vietnam - Type Approval Regulatory news

Vietnam

10-06-2023

MICT publish circular No: 04/2023/TT-BTTTT

Ministry of information and Communication MICT of Vietnam issue circular No: 04/2023/TT-BTTTT 

This Circular stipulates the List of potentially unsafe products and goods under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Information and Communications

Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTTTT dated 16 May 2022 of the Minister of Information and Communications, which provides for the list of unsafe products and goods under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Information and Communications. The information and communication shall expire from the effective date of this circular 04/2023/TT-BTTTT 

The circular takes effect from 15 July 2023

Official announcement: 04/2023/TT-BTTTT  

FCC expands use of 12.2 – 12.7 and 12.7 – 13.25 GHz frequency band- USA

USA Type approval Homologation

USA

06-06-2023

FCC expands use of 12.2 – 12.7 and 12.7 – 13.25 GHz frequency band

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. released Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking FCC 23-36 on May 19, 2023, to expand the use of 1050 MHz in the 12 GHz band for terrestrial and satellite communications systems, promoting technological innovation and bolstering the growth of the nation’s economy.

The rules reserve spectrum in the 12.2-12.7 GHz band for current and future satellite services and propose measures to allow use of the 12.7-13.25 GHz band for terrestrial wireless services, such as 6G services.

MTCTE Release new labelling guidelines- INDIA

India - Type Approval Regulatory news

India

25-05-2023

MTCTE Release new labelling guidelines

MTCTE revised labelling  guidelines No.5-10/2021-TC/TEC dated 7/9/2021.

Main changes are:

1) Old TEC certification E-label consist name of the Country ” INDIA”, Certificate number, TEC Logo and the address of TEC portal after modification TEC certification E-label consist of TEC logo along with MTCTE followed by the certificate number

2) TEC Logo shall be 1/4th of the size of the brand name on the product

3) Minimum height 6mm

Requirement of labelling on certified products shall be exempted for the initial period of six months with respect to the date from which testing and certification of equipment in India

Download: Labelling Guidelines

Changing requirements for battery chargers- USA

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USA

23-05-2023

Changing requirements for battery chargers

The Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)and the Department of Energy (DOE), USA recently released a notice regarding energy conservation standards for battery chargers.

The proposed new standards will affect the following types of chargers to be marketed in the US:
-Fixed-location wireless battery chargers
-Open-placement wireless battery chargers
-Low-energy, medium-energy, and high-energy battery chargers

Official announcement: EERE-2020-BT-STD-0013-0026

TRA Issues Directive on International Roaming for IoT Services – OMAN

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Oman

15-05-2023

TRA Issues Directive on International Roaming for IoT Services

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has issued a directive on IoT devices used for international roaming SIMs; This is after studying the regulatory challenges of international roaming for IoT devices and consulting with relevant parties in the telecommunications sector.

The directive targets licensees to provide IoT services, service providers, vendors, and integration service providers, and seeks to regulate international roaming for IoT devices, enhance the security level of IoT services provided to beneficiaries, and protect their personal data.

Official Announcement

IMDA allocate 6GHz Frequency band- SINGAPORE

Singapore - Type Approval Regulatory news

Singapore

12-05-2023

IMDA allocate 6GHz Frequency band

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore announce more radio frequency spectrum to facilitate advanced Wi-Fi connectivity in Singaporeon on May 12, 2023, This will be done through an allocation of 500 MHz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi use in Singapore. IMDA will amend its Regulations to allocate the radio frequency spectrum 5,925 MHz – 6,425 MHz for Wi-Fi use in Singapore. IMDA expects Wi-Fi 6E-enabled equipment and devices to be commercially available in Singapore by 3Q 2023.

Official Announcement you may find here : Allocation of 6GHz Band

 

New Label requirements- ARGENTINA

Enacom Regulatory news update-Argentina

Argentina

11-05-2023

New label requirements

Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) in Argentina published Resolution No. 662 with changes to the labeling requirement for products. updated requirements for RAMATEL Labels on May 10, 2023, with new label conditions like:

label must have a minimum size of 4 mm

If marking cannot be placed directly on product manufacturers can apply to the authority for an exception so that the approval information is only displayed in the manual.

If the approved device is installed inside a vehicle and its regulatory identification is not visible, the marking must be printed in manuals and documents accompanying the vehicle, or be published on the official website of the vehicle’s manufacturer or importer.

If e-labeling is chosen, instructions on how to access the e-label must be readily available in the user manual, quick start guide (or other documents accompanying the device), on the packaging, and/or on the official website of the device’s manufacturer or importer.

 

Announcement of NBTC About 5.925–6.425 GHz Band – THAILAND

Thailand Regulatory Authority

Thailand

05-05-2023

Announcement of NBTC About 5.925–6.425 GHz Band

National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has decided to use frequency 5.425- 6.425 GHz as telecommunication equipment for radio communication.

https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/140D100S0000000004200.pdf

MeitY Introduces Phase VI for CRO – INDIA

India - Type Approval Regulatory news

India

04-05-2023

MeitY Introduces Phase VI for CRO

The Ministry of Electronics and information Technology (MeitY) of India has introduced Phase VI under the Compulsory Registration Order (CRO) 2021, adding a new product category “Television Set” under the standard IS 18112:2022 “Digital Television Receiver for Satellite Broadcast Transmission – Specification.” The implementation date of this phase is April 26, 2025.