Thailand: NBTC opens Public Consultation New Standards for Wireless Microphones and DECT

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand (NBTC) published three draft announcements that update technical standards and regulations for wireless communication devices. The three draft announcements address the following: • Technical standards for wireless microphones. • General rules for the use of radio frequency and radio communication equipment allowed for general use. • Technical […]

Australia: Updates Requirements for Cordless Communication Devices.

On September 27, 2024, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) released an updated Radiocommunications (Cordless Communications Devices) Class Licence 2024. This new class license impacts manufacturers and importers of Short Range Devices, Telecom/Terminal Equipment and Consumer Electronics that operate in the 1.7175–1.7925 MHz, 30.0625–30.3125 MHz, 39.7625–40.25 MHz, and 1880–1900 MHz frequency bands. The updated […]

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

AUSTRALIA: ACMA Released Public Consultation for Use of The 1.9 GHz Band

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published the Public Consultation 40/2021 to receive comments for the future use of the 1880 – 1920 MHz band, based on different scenarios including the use of the whole band by the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications DECT technology, allocate frequency segments for multiple technologies, among others. The comments […]