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CCC IMPLEMENT OF NEW STANDARD GB 17625.1-2022 – China

China Regulatory Authority Type approval

China

20-04-2023

CCC IMPLEMENT OF NEW STANDARD GB 17625.1-2022

CCC Implement new standard  GB 17625.1-2022 On December 29, 2022 for electromagnetic compatibility limits was released. This standard is the basis for CCC certification and will replace the old version standard, GB 17625.1-2012, from July 1, 2024.

Until June 30, 2024, enterprises have the option to voluntarily certify their products according to either the old or new versions of the standard. However, starting from July 1, 2024, the new version of the standard should be used for certification, and the old version of the standard certification certificate will no longer be issued

Ofreg issues new guidelines for Wireless LAN (WiFi) services in the Cayman Islands- Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands type approval

Cayman Islands

10-04-2023

Ofreg issues new guidelines for Wireless LAN (WiFi) services in the Cayman Islands

The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (Ofreg) has issued new guidelines for the operation of Wireless LAN (WiFi) services in the Cayman Islands. The guidelines provide relevant technical and operating information for the use of these services in the region.

The document contains a table outlining the frequency ranges within which Wireless LAN equipment may be operated. It also references the technical and operating parameters of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the European Union (EU) that must be adhered to for equipment carrying their respective approval marks. 

The official announcement Link

OFCA PUBLISHES TAC FOR 5G NR REPEATER EQUIPMENT OPERATING BELOW 6 GHZ- HONG KONG

Hong Kong Type Approval Services

Hong Kong

10-04-2023

OFCA PUBLISHES TAC FOR 5G NR REPEATER EQUIPMENT OPERATING BELOW 6 GHZ

The Office of the
Communications Authority (OFCA) in Hong Kong released “Type Acceptance Criteria
for 5G New Radio Repeater Equipment Operating Below 6 GHz” (TAC 012) issue
March 2023.

The equipment shall meet the technical requirements as stipulated in the specification TS 38.115-1 titled “3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network; NR; Repeater conformance testing – Part 1: Conducted conformance testing” published by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) in respect of the following:

output power,

out of band gain,

operating band unwanted emissions,

TX/RX spurious emissions,

Input/Output intermodulation,

Adjacent Channel Rejection Ratio and

Transmit ON/OFF power.

TAC criteria for homologation of telecommunications equipment in Peru -PERU

Peru regulatory authority latest news

Peru

01-04-2023

TAC criteria for homologation of telecommunications equipment in Peru

The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) of Peru has issued a statement for all users and marketers of telecommunications equipment in the country.

In the statement, the MTC has explained that the TAC can now refer to either the final device or the internal module incorporated within the device for the purpose of granting a Homologation Certificate. This means that manufacturers and importers have the option to register the TAC to either the device or the internal module, providing more flexibility in the homologation process. This change aims to strengthen the market in the commercialization of telecommunications equipment and the MTC is providing all facilities to ensure that the homologation procedures are agile and effective, thus guaranteeing the proper functioning of equipment on mobile networks in the country.
Official statement Link : https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/4027001/Nota%20de%20prensa%20Homologacion%20f%20%281%29.pdf.pdf?v=1673034213

Start Date for Security Testing of WiFi CPEs and IP Routers- INDIA

India - Type Approval Regulatory news

India

30-03-2023

Start Date for Security Testing of WiFi CPEs and IP Routers

India’s Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has announced that the acceptance of applications, including security testing, for WiFi CPEs and IP Routers on the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) portal will begin on July 1, 2023.

CCC Certification to products using Lithiyum-ion batteries – China

China Regulatory Authority Type approval

China

29-03-2023

CCC Certification to products using Lithiyum-ion batteries

From August 1st , 2023 the designated certification bodies will begin accepting CCC Certification entrusted for newly included products, and carry out certification work in accordance with the applicable standards listed in the ” Implementation Rules of Compulsory Products Certification for Information Technology Equipment”. Starting from August 1, 2024 newly included products without CCC Certification certificates and marked with certification marks shall not be manufactured shipped, sold, imported, or used in other business activities

Spectrum Release plan for 2023-2025- HONG KONG

Hong Kong Type Approval Services

Hong Kong

28-02-2023

Spectrum Release plan for 2023-2025

Communications Authority (“CA”) will publish a spectrum release plan (“SRP”) to inform the industry of the potential supply of radio spectrum for the following three years. The SRP is updated every year on a rolling basis, or as required, taking into account the latest developments. Updated Spectrum Release plan for 2023-2025 :
Frequency Band (MHz) Bandwidth (MHz) Earliest Release Timing Timing for Target Consultation Date Remarks
832.5 – 837.5 877.5 – 882.5 885 – 890 930 – 935 20 2023 Completed Re-assignment of the spectrum for provision of mobile services upon expiry of the existing assignments in 2026
2300 – 2390 90 2023 Completed Re-assignment of the spectrum for provision of mobile services upon expiry of the existing assignments in 2027
2515 – 2540 2635 – 2660 50 2025 2024 Re-assignment of the spectrum for provision of mobile services upon expiry of the existing assignments in 2028
39500 – 43500 4000 2024/2025 2024/2025 Assignment of new spectrum for provision of mobile / wireless fixed services

ARPCE require sample for type approval – CONGO

DRC Congo Telecom regulatory authority news

Congo

27-02-2023

ARPCE require sample for Type approval

ARPCE (Regulatory Agency for Posts and Electronic Communications) Congo has announced that a normal sample is mandatory required during any Type Approval applications in the country. Please be advised that that is applied to any ongoing and renewal projects. If a sample is a not available the certificate is subject to be cancelled

ICASA Open Public consultation – SOUTH AFRICA

Type Approval Regulatory news- South Africa

South Africa

22-02-2023

ICASA Open Public consultation

The ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) has published for further public consultation, three Second Draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans (RFSAPs) for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) systems.

The Authority had previously published ten RFSAPs for public consultation in Government Gazette No 46160 on 31 March 2022.

The Authority determined that three of the ten bands require a further round of consultation. These have now been published in the Government Gazette No: 48078.

The three bands are:
• 450 MHz to 470 MHz;
• 825 MHz to 830 MHz / 870 MHz to 875 MHz;
• 1427 MHz to 1518 MHz

Comments must be submitted on or before 6 March 2023.

All written representations, responses, and other correspondence in terms of the published Notice must be directed to Mr Manyaapelo Richard Makgotlho Project Leader: Radio Frequency Migration Plan Council Committee, via email at rmakgotlho@icasa.org.za.

 

IFT Mexico classifies the 5925-6425 MHz band as free spectrum – MEXICO

Mexico Regulatory approval

Mexico

17-02-2023

IFT Mexico classifies the 5925-6425 MHz band as free spectrum.

The Plenary of the Federal Institute of Telecommunication (IFT), in its IV regular session in 2023, decided to classify the 5925 – 6425 MHz free spectrum as free spectrum and provide technical operating conditions allowing coexistence with existing services in the country.

The 500 MHz classified will make it possible to offer new services with the technology known as WIFi-6E in Mexico. With this classification, it will be possible to meet the short and medium-term demand for free spectrum for communications with Wi-Fi technology, among others that occupy this type of spectrum.

The 5925 – 6425 MHz segment is part of the band known as the 6 GHz band in which the recent WiFi-6E standard operates and, very soon, the evolution to WiFi-7, which allow much higher Internet access connections.

Official Announcement