USA Adopt ‘C-V2X’ Auto Safety Spectrum Rules

USA Adopt ‘C-V2X’ Auto Safety Spectrum Rules The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially adopted rules for Cellular-Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology. This advanced communication technology will now be deployed in the 5.9 GHz frequency band, supporting Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) What is C-V2X? C-V2X technology facilitates real-time communication between vehicles, roadside infrastructure, and road users such […]

Egypt’s Spectrum Update: WiFi 6E and 5G Expansion

Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has introduced few regulatory updates aimed at advancing the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. These changes, which include spectrum allocation for WiFi 6E and adjustments to 5G licensing. New Allocations for WiFi 6E in the 6 GHz Band The NTRA has approved the use of 6GHz RLAN devices within the 5925–6425 […]

Ukraine Launch 5G Pilot Project

Ukraine has officially adopted amendments to Resolution No. 1340, paving the way for a pilot 5G project in its first city. This initiative aims to introduce cutting-edge communication technologies, align Ukrainian legislation with EU standards, and eventually enable a nationwide 5G rollout as part of the country’s telecom strategy through 2030. The Roadmap for 5G […]

UK Ofcom Opens Consultation on Spectrum Trading Regulation

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) in the UK launched a public consultation aimed at amending the Wireless Telegraphy (Spectrum Trading and Register) Regulations 2012. This consultation will remain open until January 23, 2025, and invites comments from stakeholders and the public regarding proposed changes to spectrum trading practices. What’s the Consultation About? The consultation document, […]

India Launches Mandatory 5G Security Certification

India is bolster the security of its telecommunications infrastructure with the implementation of the Mandatory Security Certification (MSC) for the Session Management Function (SMF) of the 5G Core network. The National Center for Communication Security (NCCS) has announced that, effective January 1, 2025, this certification will become mandatory. What is the Session Management Function (SMF)? […]

Singapore Launches Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices

Singapore is taking a major step forward in healthcare cybersecurity with the introduction of the Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme for Medical Devices (CLS-MD). This initiative, developed by the Cyber Security Agency (CSA), Ministry of Health (MOH), Health Sciences Authority (HSA), and Synapxe, is a voluntary scheme aimed at classifying medical devices by their cybersecurity safeguards. This […]

ECC Public Consultation on Updated Technical Deliverables

The Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) has launched a public consultation inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on several updated technical deliverables. These updates cover a range of essential areas including satellite communication systems, intelligent transport systems, short-range devices, and more. The consultation aims to improve the efficiency and safety of communication technologies and is open until […]

Brazil’s ANATEL Updating New 5G and IoT Standards

On October 1, 2024, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) launched Public Consultation No. 48 to gather stakeholder feedback on proposed updates to 5G and IoT standards. These updates aim to align Brazil’s telecom regulations with international benchmarks, such as 3GPP TS 38.521-1 for 5G and 3GPP TS 36.521-1 for 4G. The consultation will remain open […]

ISED Proposes Updated ANSI Standards for Wireless Compliance Testing

On September 20, 2024, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced a proposal to adopt two new standards: ANSI C63.2-2023 and ANSI C63.10a-2024. These standards focus on improving the accuracy of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and field strength measurements for wireless devices, ensuring their compliance with regulatory requirements. Key Standards and Changes ANSI C63.2-2023 This […]