On October 4, 2023, the Republic of Moldova has announced the updated National Frequency Bands Allocation Table in the National Official Journal. Main Changes to National Frequency Bands Allocation Table are as follows: ■ Railway Mobile Radio Networks : From January 1, 2024, the 874.4-880 MHz frequency band paired with 919.4-925 MHz and the 1900-1910 MHz frequency band will be used for non-exclu..

On November 21, 2023, ANATEL published Official Letter 429/2023/ORCN/SOR-ANATEL, which is the guidelines on accepting test reports from abroad under Act No. 7280/2020. According to the Letter, the obligations contained in Act No. 4083/2020 are valid for any test reports and Brazilian standard, on the distribution voltage and its frequency, should be followed in the tests carried out. The obligat..

BTL announces that they are in the process of shutting down the 3G base stations. BTL aims to redevelop scarce radio frequency resources previously used for 3G services and allocate them to more efficient mobile technologies such as 4G, 5G and 6G in the future. In this connection, the authority encourages all 3G BT customers to upgrade their SIM to the 4G version.

NTA announced a new frequency band policy 2080. According to the new policy, updates are as follows: 1. The allowed 5Ghz band was extended to 5.150-5.350 GHz, 5.470 – 5.650 GHz and 5.725 – 5.825 GHz. 2. 865-868 MHz has been allocated for IoT, M2M and smart metering operating in non-cellular mode in an unprotective and non-exclusive shared basis. 3. UWB is now allowed for SRD applications in 6.0~..

On 25 September 2023, the DPIIT issued a QCO for Miscellaneous Steel Products. This regulation will come into effect from March 2024. The products which are mandatory for ISI Mark are as follows:

On 13 October 2023, ASTM published F963-23, revised standard regarding to Toy Safety. Numerous changes of these requirements were aligned with CPSC and federal regulations. This standard covers requirements and test methods for toy targeting children under 14 years of age. Requirements subject to the revised standard are as follows: 1) Sound-producing toys 2) Battery accessibility 3) Expanding m..

TATT has issued Version 2.0 of Equipment Standardisation and Certification Framework for the Telecommunications and Broadcasting Sectors. The main changes are as follows: All certificates, including existing certificates are valid for 5 years from the date of issue. RX devices are exempt, except where such devices operate in RF frequency bands utilised by public safety agencies. Wired devices do..

RSS-252, issue 2, Intelligent Transportation Systems’(ITS) On-Board Units (OBUs) in the 5895-5925 MHz Band, replaces RSS-252, issue 1, Intelligent Transportation Systems – Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) - On Board Unit (OBU) in the 5895-5925 MHz band. The main changes are listed below: 1. removed all sections from issue 1 2. added sections 1-5 to establish the technical parameters f..

IFT has issued an Agreement which modifies the Technical Provision IFT-011-2022: Technical Specifications of Mobile Terminal Equipment that can make use of the radio spectrum or be connected to telecommunications networks. Part 3. Cellular Broadcasting Service for notification of Risk or Emergency situations The summary of the agreement is as follows: 1. Restrictions of Usage of Channel for Rece..

On November 13, 2023, the China CNCA announced changes to the required product certification standards for switches and control equipment. From 1 March, 2024, GB/T 7251.2-2023 Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Unit Assembly - Part 2: The Power Switchgear and Control Unit Assembly shall be implemented, replacing GB/T 7251.12-2013. Until February 29, 2024, manufacturers can voluntarily choose to ..