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On September 6, 2024, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a Proposed Rule Making Notice (NPRM) on the Federal Release website to facilitate investments in the 3550-3700 MHz band. The NPRM contains an overview of the federal protection regime implemented by the United States National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the FCC, and seeks comments on updates to technology and services rules. The NPRM updates the original definition of exclusion zone, giving the definition of dynamic protected areas (DPAs) and adjacent areas of dynamic protected areas, and clearly requiring that the spectrum management system (SAS) cannot authorize CBSDs to work in exclusion zones, dynamic protected areas and adjacent areas of dynamic protected areas.
Click this link to view the original announcement. Comments are open until 7 October 2024.
On 3 September 2024, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada officially released RSS-216 Issue 3, replacing RSS-216 Issue 2.
The main changes to the specification are as follows:
- The maximum separation distance for wireless power transfer (WPT) systems for electric vehicles has been increased from 10 cm to 50 cm, and from 10 cm to 20 cm for all other WPT equipment: Section 1(b)/(c);
- Increase the maximum operating frequency from 400 MHz to 40 GHz and increase the limit on radiated emissions above 1 GHz: Section 1 (d) and 5.3.3.3;
- Removed the condition (from Section 1) that requires additional instructions from ISED if the device is a medical device, and added specific requirements for WPT devices that can be implanted or worn on the human body: Section 5.2.2;
- Adoption of the ANSI C63.30-2021 standard with differences: Clauses 4.3, 5.2.1 and Appendix A;
- Clarification that RSS-216 must be used in conjunction with RSS-Gen and/or ICES-Gen: Paragraph 4.4;
- Clarifies the requirements applicable in the case of multiple supply voltages or a wide range of supply voltages: Section 5.1;
- Clarification of which devices are considered industrial, scientific and medical devices (ISM): Clause 5.3.1;
- Limit values are included directly in RSS-216 instead of quoting ICES-001: Clauses 5.3.2 and 5.3.3, and
- alternative limits are added based on RSS-210 under certain conditions: Clause 5.4;
- RF exposure requirements refer to RSS-102: No. 5.6;
Click on this link to view the original RSS-216 Issue 3 standard.
On 1 September 2024, the Kuwait Communications and Information Technology Authority (CITRA) issued Decision 2024/278. The decision announced that third-generation mobile communications (3G) services will cease operations in the country by June 1, 2025.
Click on this link to view the original CITRA decision.
On August 29, 2024, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a report and order allowing drones to operate in the 5030-5091 MHz band. These new regulations will ensure the safe control of unmanned aerial vehicle systems (UAS) flights.
Click on this link to view the original text.
On 23 August 2024, the Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) of Mauritius commenced a public consultation to provide additional spectrum for IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications). and will be open for comment until September 13, 2024.
Click this link to view specific advisory questions, frequency band planning suggestions, and more.
Against the backdrop of concerns about cyber information security and personal data disclosure risks, on August 23, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of Vietnam conducted a public consultation on the draft national technical regulations (QCVN 135:2024/BTTTT) on basic cybersecurity requirements for surveillance cameras. The main contents are as follows:
- Scope: Surveillance camera equipment using Internet protocol;
- Interested parties: manufacturers, importers;
- Product and cargo description: video cameras, digital cameras that can be connected via an Internet protocol to perform partial or full surveillance and recording;
- Compliance measures: compliance certification and declaration of conformity;
- Recommended HS codes: 8525.60.00, 8525.81.10, 8525.81.90, 8525.82.10, 8525.82.90, 8525.83.10, 8525.83.90, 8525.89.10, 8525.89.90;
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- ETSI EN 303 645 v2.1.1 (2020-06) "Network; Cybersecurity for the Consumer Internet of Things: Benchmark Requirements";
- ETSI TS 103 701 v1.1.1 (2021-08) Network; Cybersecurity for the Consumer Internet of Things: A Conformance Assessment of Benchmark Requirements"; Consumer IoT Cybersecurity: Conformance Assessment;
- This circular will be effective as of 1 January 2026;
- Governing body: Authority of Information Security (part of MIC).
Click on the link to view the original MIC public consultation.
Mexico issued a ruling on April 24, 2024, proposing to amend the constitution to dissolve seven autonomous government agencies, including the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFETEL), and turn them into subordinate to the executive branch. The ruling is currently being considered by the Mexico authorities and the Federal Institute of Telecommunications of Mexico (IFETEL) issued a response on the proposal on August 23, 2024.
Click this link to view the details of IFT's response.
On 23 August 2024, the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) of Hong Kong published the following standard:
- HKCA 2001 Issue 15 – "Conformity Test Specification – Safety and Electrical Protection Requirements for Users' Telecommunications Equipment";
- HKCA 1084 Issue 1 – "Compliance Specification for Radiation Safety of Wireless Devices";
- HKCA 1039 Issue 7 – "Performance specification for radiocommunication equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz bands and using frequency hopping or digital modulation".
Click on the above standard number to view the original text of the relevant standard.
On August 23, 2024, the Korea Standards & Certification website published Circular No. 2024-71 to launch a public consultation on the procedure for evaluating the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of wireless communication devices used close to the human body.
Click on the this link to view the original public consultation article, which is open for comments October 22, 2024.
On August 22, 2024, the Federal Institute of Telecommunications of Mexico (IFETEL) launched a public consultation on a draft agreement to classify the 64-71 GHz band as free spectrum and published the technical conditions for the operation of the 64-71 GHz band. The consultation will be open for comment until September 20, 2024.
Click on this link to view the original IFT public consultation.