Existing frameworks

TVWS Regulatory Frameworks

Canada ISED 2016 Regulatory framework, devise rules, technical requirements for remote rural broadband systems operating in TV channels 21 to 36)
Colombia ANE 2018 Resolución 105 de 2020 ANE Colombia (in Spanish)
Ghana NCA 2019 https://www.nca.org.gh/assets/Uploads/Guidelines-for-TVWS-Data-Services.pdf
Mozambique INCM 2019 Resolução que aprova a norma técnica TV-White Space (TVWS) (in Portuguese)
New Zealand RSM 2015 TVWS License Application
Philippines NTC/DICT 2017 TVWS Memorandum Circular
Singapore IMDA 2016 general overview, technical standards, Regulatory framework,
South Africa ICASA 2018 Regulations of the use of Television White Spaces 2018
Trinidad & Tobago TTA 2018 Authorisation Framework for the Accommodation of White Space Radiocommunications Devices
Uganda UCC 2019 https://www.ucc.co.ug/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/UCC-TVWS-standards.pdf
UK Ofcom 2016 Statement, Annexes, White Spaces Exemption Legislation, and White Spaces Interface Requirements
USA FCC 2008 Part 15 rules, 2015 Report and Order, 2019 Report and Order, 2020 Proposed NPRM,

TVWS Regulatory Consultation

Brazil ANATEL 2020 Public Consultation N°48 (in Portuguese)
Argentina SeTIC 2019 Public Consultation (in Spanish)
Nigeria NCC 2019 Public Consultation
Kenya CA 2019 Public Consultation

Model Regulations

Model White Spaces Rules: Background and Context

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Suggested Technical Rules and Regulations for the Use of Television White Spaces

Regulations Enabling 6 GHz Wi-Fi

For additional context and a more detailed, real‑time perspective on global developments, readers are invited to consult the following interactive resource.


This tool provides an up‑to‑date overview of regulatory frameworks enabling the use of the 6 GHz band for Wi‑Fi across different countries and regions, offering valuable insight into evolving policy approaches and implementation trends worldwide: https://www.wi-fi.org/regulations-enabling-6-ghz-wi-fi

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