On October 4, 2024, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a press release with new rulemaking recommendations to expand the operating frequency bands for 6 GHz ultra-low-power devices (VLP devices). The proposed reports and orders will allow VLP devices to operate in the U-NII-6 (6.425-6.525 GHz) and U-NII-6 (6.875-7.125 GHz) bands in the 6 GHz band, opening up more possibilities for innovation in these technologies. VLP is allowed to operate in the U–NII–5 (5925–6425 MHz) and U–NII–7 (6525–6875 MHz) bands in the final regulation for FCC 23-86 published January,8th 2024. Therefore the fcc's proposal will open up full Wi-Fi 6e band to VLP devices.

Click this link to view the original FCC press release.

On 2 October 2024, the Communications and Multimedia Commission of Malaysia (MCMC) launched a public consultation on the proposed full adoption and migration of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) in Malaysia.

Click on the this link to view the original public consultation article, which is open for comments October 31, 2024.

On October 2, 2024, the Mexico Federal Telecommunications Agency (IFETEL) approved modifications to the guidelines for type approval and the use of the IFT mark. The revised guidelines for the use of the IFT Marks will come into effect on July 1, 2025, and the vector files containing the IFT Marks referred to in Article 5 of the Guidelines will be made available to persons with valid access rights and passwords through IFTEL's electronic portal from October 3, 2024. Once the guidelines are in effect, vector files may be available as set forth in the last paragraph of Article 5 of the guidelines.

The updated certification guidelines state that each approved product must have a physical or electronic mark or label that must be used by printing, digitizing or permanently affixing the mark. The required marking or identification label data must be permanently engraved, embossed, or printed on a metal, plastic, or other material identification plate or label and fixed to an approved product or packaging. Electronic labels can be used for products with integrated screens, allowing users to view labels clearly and conveniently. For approved products with electronic labels, permanent labeling is optional.

Click on this link to view the original text of the Type Approval Guide update.

On 1 October 2024, the National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil (ANATEL) published Public Consultation No. 48 on the technical requirements for 5G NR-NTN, RedCap (FR1) and LTE Cat 1bis. Act No. 3151 and Act No. 3152 will be amended to refer to 3GPP TS 38.521-1 V17.7.0 (2023-02) for 5G and 3GPP TS 36.521-1 V16.8.1 (2021-05) for 4G.

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

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.