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21 March 2023
Indonesia SDPPI Updates Requirements for SFP Port Products
The Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika (SDPPI) of Indonesia has updated requirements for products with Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Ports, which includes devices such as routers, ethernet switches, gateways, and firewalls. Laser and optical safety test reports through IEC 60825 are now required for products under the scope of KM KOMINFO No. 60/2022. No official announcement has been made from SDPPI regarding this update. Please contact your Approve-IT project manager for more information.
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Vanuatu TRBR Exempts Bluetooth Only Devices from Local Importer Permit
The Telecommunications, Radiocommunications & Broadcasting Regulator (TRBR) in Vanuatu announced on Friday, March 17, 2023 that devices that only have Bluetooth are exempted from the Local Importer Permit requirement. Manufacturers of devices with only Bluetooth, and devices with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functionality will still require mandatory type approval prior to importing this equipment into the country. Please contact your Approve-IT project manager for more information.
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Mexico IFT NOM-221 Part 3 Comes Into Effect
The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFETEL) of Mexico issued Technical Disposition IFT-011-2022 (NOM-221 Part 3) “Cellular Broadcasting Service for Notification by Risk or Emergency Situations” on September 13, 2022. This regulation establishes the technical specifications of Mobile Terminal Equipment that make use of radio spectrum or can be connected to telecommunications networks, for the reception and processing of Alert Messages due to Risk or Emergency Situations through Cellular Broadcasting Service. Technical Disposition IFT-011-2022 came into effect on March 12, 2023, and is now required in Mexico for cell phones and smart phones. Please contact your Approve-IT project manager for more information.
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Thailand NBTC Issues Technical Standard NBTCTS 1031-2565
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand announced the Technical Standards of Telecommunication Equipment and Radiocommunication Equipment in the Fixed Service in the 57-66 GHz frequency band on January 16, 2023. The new standard NBTCTS 1031-2565 is now in effect. Please contact your Approve-IT project manager for more information.
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Trinidad & Tobago TATT Opens Public Consultation on Public Mobile Telecom Services
The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad & Tobago (TATT) has opened a public consultation on the Spectrum Plan for the Accommodation of Public Mobile Telecommunications of Services on March 1, 2023. The consultation may be accessed here and will be open for comments until March 31, 2023. Please contact your Approve-IT project manager for more information or for support submitting comments.
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Peru MTC Opens Public Consultation on 2023 PNAF
The Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC) of Peru published Resolución Ministerial No. 237-2023-MTC/01 on March 8, 2023 updating the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF). The updated PNAF includes the necessary frequency bands for the development of mobile technologies such as 4G and 5G; High-Altitude Platforms (HAPS); use of Television White Spaces (TVWS); and improves wireless coverage for home (Wi-Fi 6E). MTC will be receiving comments on the updated PNAF until March 22, 2023. Please contact your Approve-IT project manager for more information or for support submitting comments.
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