January 2024 Summary news

03-Jan-24

1- The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) of Morocco circulated a decision to key agents about the implementation of 5G in the country. ? Summary: The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) of Morocco circulated a decision to key agents about the implementation of 5G in the country. Based on the decision, 5G technology will be implemented at the beginning of next year. The minimum requirement is 4G/LTE for all Cellular devices, TCU, mobile phones, etc. If 2G and/(or) 3G is the only technology/(ies) in the device, it will not be allowed for approval in the country. It should have at least a 4G/LTE technology. ?The decision is still in the final stage signatories for publication soon.

04-Jan-24

1- The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission TRC of The British Virgin Islands recently has opened a public consultation on Accelerating Communications Developments.

Closing Date: 11 Jan 2024.

Link:

https://www.trc.vg/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Commission-Draft-Work-Plan-Budget-2023-2024.pdf

04-Jan-24

1- The Federal Telecommunications Institute Mexico "IFT" Issues

issues the guidelines for using the IFT seal on approved products, equipment, devices,?or apparatus intended for telecommunications or broadcasting.

Link:

https://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5712480&fecha=26/12/2023#gsc.tab=0

04-Jan-24

1- In [24th December 2023.] The Ministry of Law and Justice in India published the Telecommunications Act, 2023 no. 44 of 2023.

An Act to amend and consolidate the law.

relating to the development, expansion, and operation of telecommunication

services and telecommunication networks; assignment of spectrum; and for

matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

https://dot.gov.in/sites/default/files/Telecommunications%20Act%202023_1.pdf?download=1

05-Jan-24

1- The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization SASO agrees to update (51) Saudi standards,

Link:

https://uqn.gov.sa/details?p=24333

05-Jan-24

1- The?Ministry of Communication and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia?(Kominfo) on December 18th, 2023 issued new regulation No. 601 Tahun 2023.

This new regulation concerns the technical standards of antenna telecommunication equipment.

https://www.dimulti.id/blog/kepmen-kominfo-no-601/

10-Jan-24

1- FCC/USA published the final rule in "Unlicensed Use of the 6 GHz Band, and Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum Between 3.7 and 24 GHz"

This final rule is effective March 8, 2024. The Memorandum Opinion and Order on Remand in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION is effective February 7, 2024.

Link:

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/08/2023-28006/unlicensed-use-of-the-6-ghz-band-and-expanding-flexible-use-in-mid-band-spectrum-between-37-and-24

11-Jan-24

1- BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS Issued the Guidelines for implementation of Parallel Testing for products covered under Electronics and Information technology Goods (Requirements of Compulsory registration Order), 2021

Link:

https://www.crsbis.in/BIS/app_srv/tdc/gl/docs/Modified%20final%20guidelines%20for%20parallel%20testing.pdf

12-Jan-24

1- The Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control "COSQC"

in Iraq decided that a label must be placed on all products exported to Iraq, and it must be written in both Arabic and English, starting from the date of 14-05-2024.

19-Jan-24

1- On 22 December 2023, The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) opened a public consultation "The public is invited to respond to the Consultation Paper on “Spectrum Assignment for Advanced Broadband Service including 5G” which is published on TRCSL’s website (www.trc.gov.lk) not later than at 17:00 Colombo time on?Monday 19th February 2024.

Link:

https://www.trc.gov.lk/2014-05-13-13-23-17/press-room/1377-spectrum-assignment-for-advanced-broadband-services-including-5g.html

19-Jan-24

1- The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of India?announced the "Acceptance of only online applications for testing & certification of telecom products under TEC’s Voluntary Certification scheme w.e.f 01.01.2024."

https://www.tec.gov.in/pdf/Circular/Acceptance%20of%20only%20online%20applications%20for%20voluntary%20certification_29Dec2023.pdf

19-Jan-24

1- The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) in Japan asks the public to solicit opinions on the draft report of the New Generation Mobile Communication System Committee - "Technical conditions for the 5th generation mobile communication system in the 4.9GHz band" of the "Technical conditions for the new generation mobile communication system"

https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/servlet/Public?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&id=145210222&Mode=0

23-Jan-24

1- BOTSWANA:?NOW EXEMPTION LETTER?IN BOTSWANA?BOCRA made an announcement recently that they issue Type Approval Certificates for devices that are exempted. The equipment must go over the verification and validation of the Type Approval process. Kindly note that in August 2023, the agency communicated that the exempted equipment from type approval?is below:?

1. Personal Computers, Laptops, Tablets, IoT devices, etc., that are embedded with WiFi and Bluetooth transceivers. However, it's important that the WiFi transceiver must be Wi-Fi5 CERTIFIED?.2. Receive-only Equipment such as FM/MW/SW Radios, Televisions, Satellite Decoders, and Set-top Boxes.3. Vehicle-embedded Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (RTTE) like Bluetooth devices, navigation systems, remote sensors, and car keys. These must operate within the appropriate frequency bands.4. GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite) Mobile Satellite Terminals that bear an “ITU” mark.

23-Jan-24

1- JSMO Jordan The recent update from the Jordanian Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) involving the compilation of revised and withdrawn standards for specific products is significant. This update includes important specifications for Dishwashing Liquid, Automotive Lubricating Oils, and Cosmetics, focusing on safety requirements and quality standards.

25-Jan-24

1- The IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) of Singapore:

PROPOSED VOLTE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE TERMINALS.

On 27 July 2023 IMDA announced that 3G services would cease on 31 July 2024. We would like to remind all equipment dealers of the upcoming changes to 3G networks and services in Singapore. Please take note of the following timelines:

i. From 1 November 2023: The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has stopped accepting new registrations and renewals of 3G-only mobile phones and non-VoLTE capable smartphones.

ii. From 1 February 2024: The sale of 3G-only mobile phones and non-VoLTE capable smartphones for local use will no longer be allowed. IMDA will invalidate the registrations of these equipment by 1 February 2024.

26-Jan-24

1- The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking comments on the consultation of RSS-295, issue 1, “Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus Operating in the Frequency Bands 116-123 GHz, 174.8-182 GHz, 185-190 GHz and 244-246 GHz”. This standard sets out the requirements for certification for license-exempt devices operating in the frequency bands 116-123 GHz, 174.8-182 GHz, 185-190 GHz, and 244-246 GHz.Comments are due no later than April 05, 2024.

Link:

https://www.rabc-cccr.ca/ised-radio-standards-specification-rss-295-issue-1-licence-exempt-radio-apparatus-operating-in-the-frequency-bands-116-123-ghz-174-8-182-ghz-185-190-ghz-and-244-246-ghz/