1) On 17 October 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) launched a public consultation on the "Revised Scheme for Re-establishing the LCD (Licensing Conditions Determination) Specification for Fixed Band Licences and the Arrangement for the Use of the 3.4–4 GHz Frequency Band" until 15 November 2024. Click on the link to view the original consultation.

2) On October 21, 2024, the ACMA launched a public consultation on the "Proposal for the Redevelopment of TLN and Eight Telecommunication Standards" until December 20, 2024. The public consultation includes key criteria such as AS/CA S004 audio performance requirements. Click on the link to view the original public consultation.

On 11 October 2024, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) of Canada published RSS-248 Issue 3 Release 3 – Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) Equipment Operating in the 5925-7125 MHz Band to replace Release 2 on 20 December 2022.

The main changes in this update are as follows:

• A new device category has been added: Very Low Power Devices
• Definitions, power limits, and operational requirements have been added for new equipment categories
• Appropriate editorial changes and clarifications have been made

Click on this link to access the original ISED regulations.

On October 10, 2024, the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism of Chile published Act No. 21695, which provides for universal chargers for all kinds of mobile phones and IT devices. Under this new law, mobile device sellers are required to provide consumers with chargers that can be purchased separately, rather than having to be purchased together. In addition, the seller must inform the consumer whether the mobile device is included with the charger when purchasing it. The act has a 2-year grace period for mobile phones and a 4-year grace period for other mobile devices.

Click this link to view the original text of Act 21695.

On October 10, 2024, the European Union passed the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) to strengthen the cybersecurity of connected devices. The Cyber Resilience Act sets out mandatory security requirements for digital products manufactured, imported, or sold within the EU, ensuring that these devices remain consistent throughout their lifecycle.

Key points of the bill:

• Security requirements: Manufacturers must ensure that their products comply with cybersecurity standards and remain secure throughout their lifecycle;
• CE marking: Connected products must bear the CE mark, proving that they meet cybersecurity standards;
• Reporting requirements: Vulnerabilities and cyber incidents must be reported within 24 hours; and submit a detailed report to the European Cybersecurity Agency (ENISA) within 72 hours;
• Updates and support: Manufacturers are obligated to provide free security updates for the expected life of the product.

The Cyber Resilience Act will be implemented from December 11, 2027, while reporting requirements will apply from September 11, 2026.

Click this link to view the original CRA Act passed on October 10, 2024, click this link to check out the EU's press releaseof this approval.

On October 8, 2024, the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Azerbaijan announced that the "Conditions for the Use of the 5945-6425 MHz Radio Band by Wireless Access Systems (WAS), including Wireless Local Area Networks (RLANs)" have been approved. These conditions are based on ECC Decision (20) 01 of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administration (CEPT).

Click this link to view the original ICTA announcement.

On October 7, 2024, the National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil (ANATEL) published Act No.14430, updating the certification requirements of Act No.3151/2020 for access terminal stations and mobile cellular phones.

The act stipulates that from April 6, 2025, only mobile phones and access terminals equipped with at least 4G or higher technology will be certified. The new standard allows for the certification of devices with 2G and 3G technologies, provided they also include 4G or higher capabilities. The main objective of these new requirements is to ensure that ANATEL-approved devices remain compatible with the latest networks (4G and 5G). The measure is designed to protect users of telecommunications services and products from potential losses by preventing disruptions when operators phase out 2G and 3G networks.

Click on this link to view the original regulation.

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 .