Changes to ANATEL Resolution 680

Brazil’s national telecommunications regulatory agency, ANATEL, has published Act 14448 replacing Act 11542 from Resolution 680. This new Act will take effect Ninety (90) days after the date of this publication.

• Additions of  sub-items 4.1.6 and 4.1.7 to the General Conditions Statement: These determine the applicability of all the technical requirements for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and safety testing. In summary, required testing outlined in Resolution 442 and Resolution 529 could be avoided before, depending on the technical requirements of certain devices; however, these tests must now be performed pursuant of Act 14448. The main impact will be for transceivers, which now must undergo radiated testing. Within the Ninety (90) days prior to the implementation of Act 14448, the evaluation of conformity will observe the current technical requirements, with exception to radiated emissions and immunity to radiated radio frequency disturbances.
• The limits for spurious emissions, or emissions outside the frequency band of 72-73 MHz, 74.6-74.8 MHz and 75.2-76 MHz must be in accordance to the table below. These frequencies are generally used in hearing aid equipment. For the next Ninety (90) days while Act 14448 is not in effect, the limit for 72-73 MHz, 74.6-74.8 MHz and 75.2-76 MHz should be restricted to the limit of 1,500 microvolts/meter measured at 3 meters distance, as stated on Act 11542.

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Furthermore, the permissible range for Microphone frequency bandwidths has been reduced from 614 – 806 MHz to 614 – 698 MHz as stated in Act 14448.

Act 14448 also changes the order of specific technology, removing for example Hearing Aids and Cordless phones; subsequently, adding them to System for Transmission of Audio, Video and Other Application

1. Objective
2. References
3. Definition
4. General Conditions (Addition of items mentioned above)
5. Specific Conditions of use
6. Periodic Operating Devices
7. Biomedical Telemetry Equipment
8. Material Condition Telemetry
9. Sensor/Emitting Electromagnetic Field Variation
10. Equipment Using Spectral Spreading Technology or other Digital Modulation Technology
11. Wireless Broadband Access System for local networks
12. Equipment for location of cables
13. RFID
14. Telecommand Systems
15. General Radiocommunication Equipment
16. Low Power Radio Systems operating at 19 GHz
17. Systems Operating in the Bands of 57-67 GHz
18. Equipment Blocker of Radiocommunication Signal
19. Systems operationg in the Ultra-Wide Radiofrequency bands
20. Systems for transmission of Audio, Video and Other application
21. Application of requirements.

Chile’s telecom regulatory agency, SUBTEL, has replaced SUBTEL Resolution 755, 2005 effective October 6th, 2017. It is succeeded by SUBTEL Resolution 1985, 2017 which amends permissible frequency bands in relation to a device’s maximum radiated power output. Furthermore, SUBTEL Resolution 1985, 2017 seeks to resolve confusion around permissible frequency bands in relation to their usage inside and outside a structure.

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2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Radio Frequency Bandwidths
Section J1 from SUBTEL resolution 1985, 2017 describes new allocations and maximum radiated power for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radiofrequency bands. Previously, in SUBTEL resolution 755, 2005 the 2.4 GHz band (2400-2483.5 MHz) had a maximum radiated power of only 5mW outdoors. Moving forward, SUBTEL resolution 1985, 2017 increases the permissible power for outdoor and indoor use 30-fold, to 150mW. This increase makes it much more feasible to use 2.4 GHz equipment in outdoor scenarios.

5150 – 5250 MHz Radio Frequency Bandwidth
Resolution 1985, 2017 makes no change to the usage of power for the (5150-5250 MHz) frequency bandwidth; as such, it remains restricted to indoor use with maximum power output of 150 mW. Also, the maximum radiated power density restrictions still are at 7.5 mW/MHz in any 1 MHz band, or equivalent value of 0.1875 mW/25 kHz in any 25-kHz band.

5250 – 5350 MHz Radio Frequency Bandwidth
In SUBTEL Resolution 755, 2005 Radio frequency bandwidth (5250 – 5350 MHz) was designated only for indoor use with maximum radiated output power of 150 mW. Resolution 1985, 2017 amends this restriction, and now permits the (5250 – 5350 MHz) radio frequency band to be used indoors and outdoors with the same power restriction of 150 mW.

5725 – 5850 MHz Radio Frequency Bandwidth
Resolution 1985, 2017 changes the permissible outdoor maximum power output for the (5725 – 5850 MHz) frequency bandwidth, and continues to permit this frequency bandwidth to operate indoors at 150 mW. Previously, this bandwidth was restricted to indoor use only with a maximum power output of 150 mW. Resolution 1985, 2017 changes the acceptable outdoor power output for this frequency bandwidth to 50mW.

SUBTEL Resolution 1985, 2017 Section J2
Amendments to Section J2 of Chili SUBTEL Resolution 1985, 2017 specifies that frequency bands (4.500 KHz – 30 MHz), whose field intensity or power does not exceed 30 μV/m to 30 meters has been added to acceptable frequency bands in-country while frequency band (10.3 to 10.9 MHz) has been removed.

For more information concerning these changes to Chile Type Approval, please contact LARCG

Chile Modular Approval

Chile’s telecommunication regulator, SUBTEL (Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones) will no longer accept modular approval requests in the homologation process. However, existing certifications will not be affected retroactively, and as such, remain valid. However, if a module previously approved in Chile causes interference issues, it will be subject to review by SUBTEL.

Due to problems faced by the Agency regarding modular approval, SUBTEL will only issue a certification on an end product. Nevertheless, if there is an end device that doesn’t have FCC test reports and grants (only the module does), SUBTEL will accept the Module report/grant for the homologation process. What’s more, in order for a declaration letter to be accepted, the manufacturer must include the test reports of the module with the application.

IMEI Registration

Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute has issued technical provision IFT-011-2017, which affects

1. 1. Mobile Terminal Equipment (Cell Phones and Tables) that can make use of the radio spectrum or be connected to telecommunication networks.

2. Mobile Terminal Equipment operating in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz and / or 2500 MHz bands.

A cell phone or tablet’s IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier) must be provided to IFETEL by the certification body prior to IFETEL issuing a Certificate of Compliance (or its update). The IMEI database of Approved Mobile Terminal Equipment will form a registry, which will be used to determine if the device has been reported stolen or lost. This registry may be accessed by the certification bodies and dealers at the Institute’s Internet Portal.

What’s more, the provision IFT-011-2017 requires manufacturers to unlock “FM” Functionality of the approved Mobile Terminal Equipment in order to allow consumers free access to the “FM” sound broadcasting service. This standard will remove restrictions limiting mobile phone “FM” operations, and will allow end users to access information without having to pay for additional data.

Brazil’s telecom agency, ANATEL, requires that a Safety Label be applied to cell phone batteries and chargers after completing the in-country homologation process. Published in January 2017, Act No. 493 outlines new approval standards for Lithium batteries and mobile phone chargers, which were first established in Resolution 481 back in 2007. Act 493 modified the certification process, adding to its scope Inductive Chargers, which include those used in vehicular environments. The applicable charging devices are divided into four types as follows.

Type 1. Charger connected to main power and feeds the cell through a charging cable


Type 2. Inductive charger connected to the electric power grid and feeds the cell through induction (Wireless Power Transmission)


Type 3. Charger used in vehicle environment (12 V or 24 V (c.c)) and feeds the cell through a charging cable


Type 4. Inductive Charger used in a vehicular environment and feeds the cell through induction (Wireless Power Transmission)


In each type, a safety seal must be applied to the product upon commercializing in Brazil. Additionally, safety seals must be produced in-country by a print shop licensed by the Brazilian Mint (Casa Da Moeda). The seal can be placed on the device, or if appropriate, on the device’s manual.

Contact LARCG for questions regarding obtaining the required ANATEL safety label.

Telecommunications Terminal Equipment

On June 15, 2017 Ecuador’s regulatory agency, ARCOTEL issued resolution 03-03-ARCOTEL-2017. This resolution defines regulations for homologation and certification of terminal telecommunications equipment, and defines the requirements for submitting a request to homologate. Please note that equipment not falling into any of these categories still requires a “No Homologation” certificate of which LARCG can assist in providing.

Telecommunication terminal equipment that requires approval are as follows

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Products that fall into more than one category will need a certificate for each. For example, a product with the following characteristics 1) Access Point & 2) Router WLAN falls under two categories: Carrier Services and Terminals with Internet Access. If the product operates under both categories than two homologation certificates will be required. If it is going to operate in only one category than only one certificate will be required.

Please contact LARCG for more information concerning Resolution 03-03-ARCOTEL-2017