The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) in Mexico has introduced Technical Provision IFT-017-2023, a new set of regulations aimed at establishing technical standards for radiocommunication systems using wireless access in local area radio networks (LARNs). This provision focuses on products and equipment that utilize digital modulation techniques and operate in specific frequency bands designated for free spectrum use.
Background of the Technical Provision
The Technical Provision IFT-017-2023 was created in response to the absence of clear regulatory guidelines for products operating within the bands of 5150 MHz-5250 MHz, 5250 MHz-5350 MHz, 5470 MHz-5600 MHz, 5650 MHz-5725 MHz, 5725 MHz-5850 MHz, and 5925 MHz-6425 MHz. The need for this provision arose due to the lack of a regulatory framework specifying the technical characteristics and compliance measures for radiocommunication systems that use wireless access and digital modulation techniques. This gap in regulation left manufacturers without specific guidelines for testing and certification.
Regulatory Framework and Objectives
The IFT is empowered to issue such technical provisions in line with Article 15 of the Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law (LFTR), which requires that all products intended for telecommunications or broadcasting, including those using the radio spectrum, must meet specific technical standards. This ensures that these products can be connected to telecommunications networks and function without causing harmful interference.
The Technical Provision IFT-017-2023 seeks to address the following:
- Establishing minimum specifications for radiocommunication systems and equipment that use wireless access and digital modulation within the designated frequency bands.
- Setting test methods for verifying compliance with these specifications and the corresponding conformity assessment procedures.
Key Details of the New Provision
The Technical Provision IFT-017-2023 applies to products, equipment, or devices that utilize digital modulation techniques for wireless access in local area radio networks. It covers several frequency bands classified as free spectrum:
- 5150 MHz – 5250 MHz
- 5250 MHz – 5350 MHz
- 5470 MHz – 5600 MHz
- 5650 MHz – 5725 MHz
- 5725 MHz – 5850 MHz
- 5925 MHz – 6425 MHz
The provision sets clear parameters for compliance with product safety, testing, and performance standards, including:
- Maximum Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP)
- Bandwidth
- Conducted Output Power
- Out-of-Band Emissions
It also addresses equipment manuals and includes conformity assessment procedures. The provision is effective 270 days after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation.
Benefits and Impact
The issuance of this provision aims to:
- Ensure legal certainty for manufacturers and service providers regarding the technical standards for products that integrate radio communication systems using wireless access.
- Promote market harmonization by aligning the technical specifications with those of the United States and Canada, facilitating cross-border trade.
- Improve communication quality by reducing interference and enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio for products operating in these frequency bands.
This regulation also includes measures to prevent harmful interference between different telecommunications systems operating in the same spectrum, thus contributing to safer and more efficient wireless communications.
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