Montenegro: Opens Public Consultation on Spectrum Plan Proposal
Montenegro’s Agency for Electronic Communications has launched a public consultation on the draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Allocation Plan. This initiative harmonizes national spectrum use with international regulations such as the ITU Radio Regulations (2024) and the European Common Allocation Table (2025). The plan defines frequency bands between 8.3 kHz and 3000 GHz for various civil […]
Indonesia: SDPPI Opens Public Consultation on Wireless Power Transmission; New Frequency Allocations Proposed
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital is currently developing new regulations for Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) technology, which will revoke the existing standards for WPT outlined in the KEPMEN KOMINFO No. 260 Tahun 2024. The proposed changes are designed to accommodate technological advancements and improve the efficiency of WPT by expanding and specifically allocating frequency […]
Panama: ASEP Launches Public Consultation on National Frequency Allocation Plan Modifications
The National Public Services Authority (ASEP) of Panama has initiated Public Consultation No. L11-24 to gather feedback on proposed modifications to the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF). This consultation aims to update the allocation of frequency bands, particularly designating the 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT); the 3600-3800 MHz band […]
Malaysia: Public Consultation on Full Migration to IPv6 in Malaysia: Impact on Product Compliance
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched a public consultation to discuss the complete adoption and migration to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), with a proposed timeline for full implementation from 2025 to 2028. This transition is necessary due to the depletion of IPv4 addresses, driven by the exponential increase in connected devices. […]
Bulgaria: CRC adopted a Decision to amend and supplement the Rules for the use of the radio frequency spectrum for terrestrial networks, allowing the provision of electronic communication services after the issuance of a permit.
On July 18, 2024, With Decision No. 206 of 18.07.2024, the Commission for the Regulation of Communications adopted a Decision to amend and supplement the Rules for the use of the radio frequency spectrum for terrestrial networks, allowing the provision of electronic communication services after the issuance of a permit. These changes introduce new requirements […]
Colombia: Public consultation for the regulatory simplification of Resolution 5050 of 2016
Recognizing the need for ongoing and comprehensive simplification due to market dynamics, the CRC plans a new comprehensive review of Resolution 5050 of 2016 as part of its 2024-2025 Regulatory Agenda. This aims to keep the regulatory framework updated, promoting business growth, competition, and investment. The review will use criteria from the “Regulatory Improvement Policy,” […]
Qatar: CRA issues Public Consultation for updating the Short Range Devices Class Licenses.
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) published a public consultation on its website, aiming to get comments on the proposed updated Class License for Short Range Devices (SRDs). Main changes proposed are mostly as follows: All interested parties may present comments through the email type.approval@cra.gov.qa, until June 25, 2024. Type Approval Impacted? YesSpectrum Impacted? YesImports Impacted? No
Malaysia: MCMC opens Public Consultation on New Communications Equipment Framework.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has published the open Public Consultation on the New Communications Equipment Framework on May 20th, 2024. The new framework proposes 3 different schemes depending on the level of risk of the devices to be certified (Low, medium and high). One of the main changes would be the implementation […]
Brazil: Public Consultation to update the National Frequency Plan for Brazil
ANATEL has published on Feb 26th, the public consultation for the update of the attributions and destinations of Frequencies Brazil, the approved version of the document will serve as a guide for the next years regulations regarding the use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum in national territory. Some relevant changes are described below and include some […]
Brazil: Proposed Revisions to Telecommunications Product Approval Regulations
On February 15, 2024, the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) announced a proposal for public consultation regarding revisions to the Regulation on Conformity Assessment and Product Approval for Telecommunications. This document outlines significant changes to the current framework governing the approval and sale of telecommunications equipment in Brazil. Key Proposed Revisions: Enhanced Sanctions: The proposal seeks […]