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| Country | Update | |
| Taiwan | Apply only LPI client equipment/devices within the 5945-6425MHz frequency range, the applicant should declare that such equipment/devices comply with the following criteria for ”Declaring that this equipment only supports LPI client mode and does not endorse VLP mode. Thus, when employed outdoors as an Access Point or Bridge, transmission on the 5.945 GHz to 6.425 GHz frequency range is strictly prohibited”. | |
| Australia | Notification on 3.4/3.7GHz Bands Spectrum Allocation On 23rd November 2023, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued a notification that the 3.4/3.7GHz bands allocation process has finished. Spectrum in the 3.4 GHz band (3400 – 3575MHz) and 3.7GHz band (3700 – 3800MHz) has been allocated to three carriers: Mobile JV Pty Ltd, NBN Co Ltd, Optus Mobile Pty Ltd and Telstra Ltd. | |
| India | Indian Regulator – Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India issued a Clarification regarding Bluetooth technology on October 30, 2023. It has been observed that many loT and other devices are available with Bluetooth technology which is sometimes also referred to as Bluetooth Classic or Bluetooth Traditional. Please note that now either BLE or Bluetooth is required to be tested under the MTCTE framework. Interface/Parameter/ Annexure Name Existing May be read as Interface BLE for IOT BLE/Bluetooth for IOT Name Bluetooth Low Energy Bluetooth Low Energy/Bluetooth Parameter in Bluetooth Low Energy Interface Spurious Emission for BLE Interface (Standard name- Annex G3) Spurious Emission for BLE/Bluetooth Interface (Standard Name – Annex G4) Annex G4 Name in Annexures to ER document Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)/ ZigBee/6LowPAN working frequency band 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)/ Bluetooth/ZigBee/6LowPAN working frequency band 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz | |
| Thailand | The Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) of Thailand has published an Announcement on 28th September 2023, regarding the determination of products containing lasers as Label-Controlled Products. Products containing lasers, such as computers, CD / DVD players, recorders, barcode scanners, photocopiers, fax machines, and laser pointers etc., will fall under the category of label-controlled goods. The Announcement will come into effect on 26th January 2024, which is 120 days from the date of publication. | |
| Singapore | On 9th November 2023, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore published the latest version of the Technical Specification for Cellular Base Station and Repeater System (IMDA TS CBS Issue 1 Revision 3). IMDA TS CBS Issue 1 Revision 3 has replaced the IMDA TS CBS Issue 1 Revision 2 with immediate effect. The General Equipment Register (GER) scheme shall be applicable for registration of Cellular Base Station and Repeater Systems. | |
| Bolivia | The Telecommunications and Transportation Regulation and Supervision Authority (ATT) has released a new Regulatory Administrative Resolution (ATT-DJ-RAR-TL LP 443/2023). Which updated the guidelines for the homologation of telecommunications and information and communication technology (ICT) equipment in Bolivia. There is an expectation of significantly improving efficiency, speeding up the process, and reducing certificate delivery times. The new resolution replaces the previous guidelines issued in 2013 (ATT-DJ-RA TL 1022/2013) and contains specific instructions for the homologation of equipment such as private and public mobile devices, satellite connections, short-range devices, and broadcasting equipment. The aim of the new guidelines is to ensure that all telecommunications and ICT equipment used in Bolivia comply with the necessary technical and safety standards. | |
| Bhutan | Bhutan Information Communication and Media Authority has announced to gradually phased out 3G. Authority would like to request customers to upgrade SIM to the version supporting 4G from the nearest Bhutan Telecom office or call 1600 for further assistance. | |
| South Korea | Korea MSIT hosted ‘6G Global 2023’ on November 1-2, 2023, where they unveiled their ‘6G R&D Promotion Strategy.’ The research and development efforts for 6G commercialization and standardization have progressed beyond the preliminary feasibility study, focusing on five major areas: 1. Wireless Communication 2. Mobile Core 3. 6G Wired Network 4. 6G System 5. 6G Standardization Specifically, in the “wireless communication” domain, MSIT Korea is concentrating on developing technology for the upper-mid band (7~24GHz). This technology aims to overcome the capacity limit of 3.5GHz and the coverage limit of 28GHz in 5G. A notable focus is on ‘Extreme Massive MIMO (E-MIMO),’ a technology that enhances performance by more than four times compared to ‘massive MIMO,’ a key component in 5G. The development of IC chips that control these antenna components is also underway. To ensure practical applicability during the 6G commercialization phase, MSIT Korea plans to verify the technology at each stage. By the project’s conclusion in 2028, they aim to demonstrate an integrated system of the research and development results through collaboration with large domestic companies and small and medium-sized enterprises. This collaborative effort is geared towards realizing the 6G ecosystem vision and exploring possibilities. Simultaneously, MSIT Korea seeks to secure a competitive edge in the early 6G market. | |
| Nepal | Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has officially published new frequency policy 2080 on their website. The policy has extended the allowed 5 Ghz band as below: 1. 5.150 – 5.350 GHz 2. 5.470 – 5.650 GHz 3. 5.725 – 5.825 GHz Maximum allowed transmitter Output Power for this band is 1W (30 dBm) and maximum Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) is 4W (36 dBm). | |
| Nepal | Similarly, Ultra Wide Band (UWB) is now permitted in Nepal in 6.0 – 8.5 GHz frequency band for SRD applications. The Maximum Mean EIRP Spectral Density of -41.3 dBm/MHz and Peak EIRP of 0 dBm defined in 50 MHz is applicable for all UWB applications. In the same policy, 865MHz to 868 MHz band has been allocated for IoT, M2M and smart metering operating in non-cellular mode in a non-exclusive and unprotective shared basis. | |
| China | State Radio Regulation of China (SRRC) has opened a public consultation on June 1, 2023 on Technical Requirements and Test Methods for New Type Approval of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Equipment Adopting IEEE 802.11be Technical Standard. This public consultation has been completed and the ” Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Equipment Adopting IEEE 802.11be Technical Standard.” is officially released on November 11, 2023. The wireless LAN equipment that adopts the IEEE 802.11be technical standard should comply with the relevant requirements stipulated in the “Notice on Strengthening and Standardizing Matters Related to Radio Management in the 2400MHz, 5100MHz and 5800MHz Frequency Bands” (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology [2021] notice No. 129), and added three test items including multi-link operation (MLO) characteristics, multi-resource unit (MRU) spectrum template, and Error Vector Magnitude (EVM). | |
