On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a report and order numbered FCC 24-124, which modifies the emission limits for the 24.25-24.45 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz bands (collectively, the 24 GHz band). The report and order were posted on the Federal Register website on December 13, 2024, and will become effective on January 13, 2025.

The rules for the 24.25-24.45 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz bands (collectively referred to as the 24 GHz band) were revised in the Report and Order to implement certain decisions taken by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) at the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) in 2019. Specifically, the FCC modified the existing Part 30 to align with the limits of Resolution 750 adopted by WRC-19 to protect the passive band 23.6-24.0 GHz from interference from unnecessary emissions in the time frame after the adoption of WRC-19.

Click this link to view the original reports and orders posted on the Federal Register website.

On December 13, 2024, the FCC issued a third edition of its report and order, numbered FCC 24-125, following a press release from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on October 8, 2024, to open the entire 6GHz band to very low power devices (VLPs). Based on the U-NII-5 and U-NII-7 already used, the report and command will allow VLP equipment to operate in the U-NII-6 (6.425-6.525 GHz) and U-NII-8 (6.875-7.125 GHz) bands in the 6 GHz band.

Click this link to view the original FCC 24-125 report and order.

On November 29, 2024, India's National Communications Security Centre (NCCS) issued a memorandum informing that cloud-implemented IP routers and Wi-Fi CPEs will be exempt from security certification until May 31, 2025.

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On 28 November 2024, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) published the Guidelines for the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Radio Spectrum. These guidelines serve as a reference for radio frequency use, technical parameters, regulatory procedures, and radiocommunication information relevant to UAS operations.

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On November 20, 2024, the Mexican Congress approved the dissolution of seven independent autonomous institutions, including the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFETEL). This decision was made in order to streamline public service activities and make more efficient use of resources and public spending. IFETEL is proposed to be integrated into the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT) and the Agency for Digital and Telecommunications Transformation (ATDT).

On November 28, 2024, the Mexican Congress issued another decree outlining the responsibilities that the ATDT will assume from IFETEL. According to the Decree, the new body will be responsible for dealing with the following:

• Developing and leading the federal government's policies on digital inclusion, digital government, information technology, communications and telecommunications;
• development and implementation of the Federal Government's telecommunications and broadcasting policy;
• Determine the capacity of satellites to obtain orbital resources and authorize the transmission and reception of foreign satellite signals in order to provide services in Mexico, as a national reserve for national security networks, social services and other government needs, and to monitor the efficient use of satellite capacity;
• develop and lead national technology sovereignty policies and drive technology solutions for the digitalization of processes and services;
• Publish rules, guidelines, manuals, procedures, and other similar instruments necessary for the performance of duties.

In addition, the existing resources of the Coordinación de Estrategia Digital Nacional will be transferred to the ATDT by December 31, 2024, so that the ATDT can start operations on January 1, 2025.

Click on this link to view the original text of the decree issued by the Mexican Congress on November 28, 2024.

On November 25, 2024, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) published the harmonized European standard ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1, which addresses radio spectrum access for wireless access systems (WAS)/wireless local area networks (RLANs) in the 5 GHz band.

The standard targets wireless access systems (WAS) used in wireless LANs, as well as devices that communicate directly with each other over ad-hoc networks.

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On November 24, 2024, Egypt's National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) published version 1.3 of the Radio Spectrum Guidelines for Short-Range Equipment (SRD). The updated SRD guidelines include the 5925-6425 MHz (6 GHz) band, which is limited to wireless LAN (WLAN) indoor use.

Click on this link to view the updated Radio Spectrum Guidelines.

On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued the second report and order to formally incorporate C-V2X technical specifications into the regulations issued by the FCC. These new regulations will help vehicles and infrastructure transition to more advanced communication technologies, enabling in-vehicle and roadside devices to operate C-V2X technology in the 5.9 GHz band to support Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

Click this link to view the original published report and order. The report and order have not yet been posted on the Federal Register website.

On 20 November 2024, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 entitled "horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013 and (EU) No 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 (Cyber Resilience Act) ". The regulation sets out the rules and requirements to ensure the cybersecurity of these products, as well as the rules of market surveillance.

The regulations came into force on December 10, 2024 and will be implemented from December 11, 2027.

Click on this link to view the original regulation.

On 19 November 2024, the European Commission notified on the WTO website of the Commission's draft regulation, which will replace Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2019/1782. The regulations intend to introduce the following changes:

• Expand the scope of application to include wireless chargers and battery chargers for general-purpose portable batteries, taking into account interoperability requirements;
• Introduce standby power consumption limits for wireless chargers and wireless charging docks;
• Expand the scope of application to include USB Type-C cables to limit their energy loss and inform consumers of the maximum power supported;
• Removal of the definition limit for EPS with output power below 250 W;
• Require the EU "Universal Charger" logo to be affixed to USB Type-C chargers to inform consumers of their interoperability; Manufacturers can also use other colors (inverted colors in the picture below, or black and white, etc.);

• Requires the USB Type-C charger to use a detachable cable and label the supported power on each port;
• USB Type-C chargers as a general requirement for EPS to cover a range of products not covered by the Radio Equipment Directive to maximize interoperability;
• Exclude certain EPS from interoperability requirements (including EPS used in wet conditions, EPS used with toys, most power tools, etc.);
• the minimum threshold for improving energy efficiency;
• Introduce a minimum efficiency threshold at 10% load;
• introduction of output power performance requirements;
• Clarify the test conditions (especially the adaptive power supply);
• USB Type-C and USB PD power supplies need to be tested without cables, and specific cable correction factors need to be introduced to ensure fair competition between interoperable EPS.

The expected adoption date of the regulation is Q3 2025, with a tentative entry into force date of 20 days from the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, with enforcement three years after the date of entry into force.

Click on this link to view the EU's draft published on the WTO TBT website, with a deadline of 60 days from the date of notification.