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The 5 GHZ band in Uganda

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The 5350-5150 MHz, 5725-5470 MHz and 5825-5725 MHz bands are subject to regulation issued by the Ugandan Communication Commission (UCC). Non-compliance with this regulation is punished by the Regulatory Authority which monitors the conditions for using the spectrum. The use of wireless equipment for the 5150- 5350 MHz, 5470-5725 MHz and 5725-5825 MHz bands for wireless access systems, including wireless local area networks (WAS / RLAN) is primarily used for high-speed multi-point digital wireless services. The UCC will issue an…

A 4G frequency soon on auction sales in Ghana

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A 4G frequency will be on auction sale by the Ghana Regulatory Authority next June. The second auction of the 4G will promote better connectivity for the devices and objects connected. It is not the first time that Ghana has used the auction technique to allocate the 4G frequency. In fact, even in 2015, the National Communications Authority (NCA) organized an auction sale for such frequency. With this upcoming auction sale, Ghana has good prospects for equipment connectivity. As a…

RED Directive and the Standards in force in Benin

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Unlike Regulatory Agencies in some countries, the Authority for the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Post Office (ARCEP) of Benin hasn’t yet started to apply the RED Directive for the approval of telecommunications equipment. Also, ARCEP gives authorization for European and American standards as well. The RED Directive adopted since June ,12 2017 by some countries is not among the standards applicable in Benin. At the moment, the Authority for the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Post Office (ARCEP) is…

The use of IEEE 802 Standards has been approved in Senegal.

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The use of IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ ac standards has been authorized in Senegal. However, 802.11 ad / ax / ah / p are not yet authorized. The frequencies used for these standards are obtained upon licensing of equipment by ARPT. IEEE 802.11 is a set of standards for local wireless networks (Wi-Fi). It was developed by the IEEE LAN / MAN Standards Committee Working Group 11 (IEEE 802). Several derivatives of the IEEE 802.11 standards exist, although the most widespread…

3rd Annual Conference on Spectrum Management in Sub-Saharan Countries

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Spectrum policy plays a fundamental role in the telecommunications sector in Africa. For that reason, Sub-Saharan countries have decided on an annual conference to discuss policies to put in place for a better spectrum management. This conference is in its third edition. The 3rd annual Sub-Saharan Frequency Spectrum Management Conference will be held in Kenya from March 2017 ,10-9 respectively. This is the third year that Frequency Spectrum stakeholders have come together to discuss frequency issues in sub-Saharan Africa. The…

5G at the Heart of 2018 Mobile World Congress Edition

This year, Mobile World Congress (MWC) will be held in Barcelona, Spain from February 26 to March 1 under the following topic: Creating a Better Future. MWC is the world’s largest annual mobile industry event for business and partnership opportunities in the mobile sector. This event will bring together a large number of exhibitors from various fields and backgrounds such as service quality, licensing, quality assurance, high speed internet and spectral interferences. Several topics will be discussed during this edition…

Somalia is embarking on a process of establishing a regulatory authority

Thanks to the new Law passed on telecommunications since October 2017 ,3 Somalia has taken steps for establishing an agency for the regulation of telecommunications. Somalia is actively establishing a regulatory authority for the telecommunications sector. Indeed, this new Law on telecommunications approved by the Ministry Council, the National Assembly and the Senate last August has come into force. It was promulgated on October 2017 ,2 by the President of Republic. This Law fosters the creation of a regulatory agency.…

Egypt: Wlan band changes and removal of bandwidth restrictions

The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) in Egypt has confirmed that the bandwidth restriction has been removed for indoor Wireless LAN frequencies. Consequently, WLAN 802.11ac devices can now be approved and used in Egypt. No further action is needed for already approved products. However, it is highly recommended to inform product manufacturers and end users of the latest WLAN regulation. The frequency band 5.725 – 5.470 GHz is not allowed (no change from previous regulations) • The frequency band 5.850…

High speed internet access coming soon to Mali

Mobile phone companies in Mali will provide internet users with high speed internet connection. Indeed, the government has started discussions with the relevant providers in this regard.  Through its desire to grant neutral telecommunications licenses, the government of Mali shows how eager they are to fully bring the country into the era of very high speed internet connection on mobile phones. Beyond simplifying the licensing process and management, granting technologically neutral licenses will unlock technological innovation and give the providers…

The basic tips for the licensing process in Cameroon

In Cameroon, ART requires a sample before licensing. For renewal of certificates, the Agency requires a sample as well. The licensing practice in Cameroon is subject to Decree No. 00000008 / MPT of July 16 ,2001. Though the Decree is old for several years, it is still in force. The abovementioned Decree does not mention the exemption of approval for small or large equipment. However, the Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ART) often gives our company the opportunity to submit projects without…