On 1 October 2024, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) launched a public consultation called "Spectrum Planning for Non-Terrestrial Networks (Version 0.1)" to develop a new spectrum plan for non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) in the 2 GHz band. Spectrum Planning Essentials:

• Spectrum allocation: The plan proposes to allocate spectrum for NTN in the 2 GHz band (2005 - 2020/2185 - 2200 MHz), including 3GPP technologies such as the n256 band;
• Services enabled: The spectrum is expected to facilitate a range of mobile satellite services (MSS), including satellite phones, data terminals, telemetry, location services, and maritime security information. It is also expected to enable IoT applications, enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), and advanced data services;
• Licensing: A point-to-multipoint spectrum licence will be granted for the operation of an international public telecommunications network. NTN operators must enter into a prior agreement with the local terrestrial network operator.

Click on this link to view the original public consultation, and the comment is open until October 2024 29th.

On September 30, 2024, the Panama National Public Service Administration (ASEP) solicited public comments on the proposed revisions to the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF).

The proposed revisions include:

• designate the 2.5 GHz (2500-2690 MHz) band and the 3.5 GHz (3300-3600 MHz) band for international mobile telecommunications (IMT), i.e. exclusively for cellular mobile phones;
• designation of the 3600-3800 MHz band for fixed wireless access (FWA);
• designate the 2.3 GHz (2300-2400 MHz) band for private broadband radio access networks;
• designate the 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 24 GHz, and 57 GHz bands for unlicensed use;
• The designated 6 GHz (5925-7125 MHz) band is for indoor unlicensed use only.

Click on this link to view the public consultation, and the comment period is until 31 October 2024.

On September 26, 2024, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) published amendments to the Regulations for the Enforcement of the Radio Law on the official website of the WTO TBT. The amendment aims to introduce a technical standard for capacitively coupled wireless power transfer (WPT) systems using the 6.7 MHz band, which is expected to be used in transport robots in logistics centers. The amendment is expected to enter into force in December 2024.

Click on the link to view the original amendment.

On September 24, 2024, the Telecommunications Authority (PTA) of Pakistan published the Framework for Wireless Local Area Network - 2024. The framework provides regulatory guidance for the use of WLAN, Wi-Fi, and other unlicensed spectrum applications, such as the Internet of Things. It requires devices operating in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands to comply with technical conditions designed to ensure coexistence with other services. The framework focuses on promoting efficient use of spectrum while preventing interference to key users.

According to the framework, WLAN devices can be used on a license-free basis, but must operate without interference. Commercial use of WLAN technology is limited to licensed telecommunications service providers. The document also specifies frequency bands, power limits, and conditions of use, including indoor and outdoor limits for certain frequency bands such as 5.925-6.425 GHz, as follows:

For indoor use: maximum average EIRP of 23 dBm and power spectral density not exceeding 10 dBm/MHz.

For outdoor use: maximum average EIRP of 14 dBm and power spectral density not exceeding 1 dBm/MHz (limit up to 10 dBm/MHz for narrowband operation below 20 MHz).

Click this link to view the original text of the 2024 Wireless LAN Framework.

On 20 September 2024, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada opened a public consultation proposing the adoption of the following criteria:

• ANSI C63.2-2023 - United States National Standard specifying specifications for electromagnetic interference and field strength measurement instruments in the frequency range from 9 kHz to 40 GHz. As the standard incorporates the existing requirements in the CISPR 16-1-1 version adopted in ISED standards and ANSI C63.4-2014, a six-month transition period is proposed.
• ANSI C63.10a-2024 - United States National Standard, Test Procedures for Compliance with Unlicensed Wireless Devices, Amendment No. 1. This amendment extends the frequency range to 750 GHz and updates procedures for frequency stability, maximization of emissions from millimeter wave (mmWave) devices, ultra-wideband (UWB) devices, and unlicensed national information infrastructure equipment. It is proposed to establish a one-year transition period during which the previous version or a modified version can be used to meet ISED requirements.

Click this link to access the original ISED public consultation. The comment period is until 29 November 2024.

On 19 September 2024, the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) launched a public consultation on the reallocation of spectrum in the 2.5/2.6 GHz bands for public mobile services and the payment of spectrum utilisation fees upon the expiry of the existing allocation.

Click on this link to view the original OFCA public consultation, Comments are open until 31 October 2024.

On September 19, 2024, the Telecommunications Engineering Centre of India (TEC) issued a notice announcing the amendment to Article 5.4 of the Test and Certification Procedures v3.0 of MTCTE (TEC 93009:2024). The updated terms indicate that a combination of individual devices manufactured to form a system will not be certified under MTCTE, but rather that each individual device should be certified individually.

Click this link to view the original TEC notice.

On September 18, 2024, Colombia's National Spectrum Agency (ANE) launched a public consultation on very low power (VLP) and standard power (SP) for un-licensed outdoor applications in the 6 GHz band.

Click on this link to view the original public consultation. The comment period is until 9 October 2024.

On September 15, 2024, the Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (BTRC) issued a circular announcing the Commission's approval of the 6 GHz band for sharing of the 5925-6425 MHz band in cellular mobile networks for Wi-Fi, IoT, and WLAN devices. BTRC also stated that prior approval from the Commission is required before radio equipment can be imported and used before it can be provided commercially.

Click this link to view the original BTRC Circular.

On 9 September 2024, Saudi Arabia's Committee on Communications, Space and Technology (CST) began a public consultation on the spectrum outlook for commercial and innovative use for 2024-2027 and will open for comment until 7 October 2024.

Click on the this link to access the original public consultation.