SGS Newsletter - Regulatory 202404

FCC Approves New Rules for Satellite-to-Phone Communications

• On March 14, the FCC established a new framework to allow supplemental coverage from space (SCS) services to phones in the following existing terrestrial licensed spectrum:
  • 614-652 MHz and 663-698 MHz
  • 698-769 MHz, 775 MHz-799 MHz, and 805-806 MHz
  • 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz
  • Broadband PCS – 1,850-1,915 MHz and 1,930-1,995 MHz
  • AWS-H Block – 1,915-1,920 MHz and 1,995-2,000 MHz
• The SCS service authorized is on a secondary basis, meaning that SCS operations shall not cause harmful interference to nor claim protection from harmful interference from incumbent primary operations.
• A “license by rule” regime has been adopted for terrestrial devices with SCS capability. As long as the terrestrial devices connecting to the SCS network are operating within the existing technical and terrestrial license parameters of their FCC equipment authorization and applicable part 22, 24, or 27 rules, then those devices will be licensed as earth stations by rule without the need to file a part 25 earth station application.
• Device manufacturers must modify existing equipment authorizations for previously certified terrestrial devices to reflect those devices’ approval to operate within part 25 rules under a simplified procedure without the need for additional part 25 SCS testing. Applicants seeking new authorizations should include a request for part 25 on future certification applications for SCS-capable equipment and need only show compliance with the terrestrial rule parts under which they will operate; no additional tests are needed for the part 25 SCS capability.
• Interim 911 requirements have been established that require terrestrial providers to transmit all SCS 911 voice calls and texts and location information to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).
• A Further Notice seeks comments on how to improve SCS 911 services and protect radio astronomy.

For detailed information, please refer to the attachments:

• FCC-24-28A1 Order
• DOC-401208A1 News Release
• FCC-24-28A2 Rosenworcel Statement
• FCC-24-28A3 Starks Statement
• FCC-24-28A4 Gomez Statement

FCC Establishes Voluntary IoT Cybersecurity Labeling Program

• On March 14, the FCC finalized rules for a voluntary IoT Labeling Program intended for wireless consumer IoT products. Initially, products out of the program scope include wired, medical, vehicular, enterprise, and industrial products, as well as communications equipment on the Covered List.
• Qualified third-party Cybersecurity Label Administrators (CLAs) will manage certain aspects of the program and license the Cyber Trust Mark Label to manufacturers whose products are found to be in compliance with the IoT cybersecurity labeling rules. The label is accessible through a QR code that directs requirements consumers to a registry with specific information about the certified product.
• A Lead Administrator will be appointed from the CLAs whose responsibilities, among others, include
• Approve qualified test labs, including Cybersecurity Testing Laboratories (CyberLABs), CLA-run labs, and manufacturer in-house labs that are ISO 17025 accredited.
• Develop and maintain consumer IoT cybersecurity technical and conformity assessment standards based on NIST standards and guidance by collaborating with cyber experts.
• Two-step product certification process:
• Perform conformance testing at an ISO 17025-accredited and FCC-recognized lab to ensure that the IoT product meets the program’s standards and other FCC requirements.
• Submit an application along with a supporting test report to a CLA, which will review and authorize the use of the Cyber Trust Mark on the product if all program requirements have been met.
• A Further Notice seeks comments on additional disclosures by companies whether any part of their certified product, HW or SW, is developed in high-risk countries and whether any data collected by the product will be sent to servers located in such countries.
• For detailed information, please refer to the attachments: FCC Adopts Rules for IoT Cybersecurity Labeling Program

詳細資訊請參考連結：FCC Adopts Rules for IoT Cybersecurity Labeling Program

• FCC-24-26A1 R&O/NPRM
• DOC-401201A1 News Release
• FCC-24-26A2 Rosenworcel Statement
• FCC-24-26A3 Starks Statement
• FCC-24-26A4 Simington Statement
• FCC-24-26A5 Gomez Statement