Conformity Magazine - June 2008 - (Page 11)

NewsBreaks presence of additional radio services. Use of this spectrum will be limited to 10 megahertz for any given test. Parties interested in conducting tests within the new Test-Bed spectrum will be required to obtain an experimental license, and to follow requirements set by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which partnered with the FCC in the creation of the Test-Bed program. The Test-Bed program is a direct results of the “Spectrum Policy Initiative,” established in an Executive Memorandum issued by President Bush in May 2003 to examine the legal and policy framework for spectrum management in the U.S. as part of a plan to better utilize spectrum resources. Our readers can view the complete text of the Commission’s Notice regarding the spectrum Test-Bed program at www.conformity.com/1810. consumers through low prices, improved service quality and new technologies. The Commission’s report also noted the following findings: Commission Proposes $5 Million Fine for Slamming The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a major monetary fine against a Las Vegas-based telecommunication carrier for unauthorized changes in telephone subscribers’ choice of service providers. In a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, the Commission has proposed a forfeiture of $5.084 million against Horizon Telecom, Inc. for willful and repeated violations of the FCC’s rules against slamming, a practice which is banned under Section 258 of Communications Act of 1934, as amended. • During 2006, the number of mobile phone subscribers increased to 241.8 million, up from 213 million in 2005, and representing a nationwide penetration rate of 80%; subscribers now stands at 714 minutes per month, up from 708 minutes per month; • The average usage by mobile phone • 18.7 billion text messages were sent • The average per minute price of in December 2006, nearly double the 9.8 billion sent in December 2005; mobile phone service remains unchanged, at 7 cents per minute. continued on page 76 FCC Releases Report on Wireless Competition The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released its annual report on the state of competition in the mobile telephone industry. The FCC’s report, which is based on 2006 data, found that 99.8% of the U.S. population (280 million people) has at least one operator offering mobile telephone service in their area, and that more than 95% of U.S. consumers live in an area with at least three mobile operators competing to offer service. Further, more than 50% of consumers live in areas with at least five competing mobile operators. The Commission concluded that there is effective competition in the U.S. marketplace for mobile phone service, and that this competition benefits Testing � � � Consulting � Engineering � Training EMC COMPLIANCE TESTING FCC Part 15 & 18 CE (Emissions, Immunity & Radio testing) VCCI (Japan) BSMI (Taiwan CNS Standards) Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZS) Korea (KN standards) TELECOMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL EQUIPMENT � � � � � � � � FCC Part 68/ACTA Industry Canada Bellcore Europe CSA Testing TUV Testing UL Testing CE (LVD) PRODUCT SAFETY TESTING � � � � MILITARY AND AVIONICS � � FAA (RTCA DO-160) MIL-STD 461/462 MEDICAL � � � Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB) European Conformity Assessment Body for 2004/108/EC FDA CE EN 60601-1-2 JIS T 0601-1-2 NARTE Certified Engineers and Test Technicians Consulting Available Over 25 years of EMC Experience Accredited Test Facilities 4 Locations with 10 OATS & 5 semi-anechoic chambers in Southern California Tel: (714) 579-0500 www.celectronics.com JUnE 2008 Conformity 11 http://www.conformity.com/1810 http://www.celectronics.com http://www.celectronics.com

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Conformity - June 2008 Contents Editor's Note 700 MHz Auction Raises a Record $20 Billion FCC Modifies PCS and AWS Power Limit Rules for Broadband Wireless Commission Designates Spectrum Test Bed FCC Releases Report on Wireless Competition Commission Proposes $5 Million Fine for Slamming Using EDX for Non-Destructive Detection of Lead in Consumer Products ESD Open Forum Challenges in Testing - Improving Election Security and Accuracy Part 1 Challenges in Testing - Human Body Model: The Hidden Challenges High-Speed Signal Integrity Considerations for ESD Components Focus On...EMC Components Buyer's Guide FCC Levies $2.6 Million Fine for Junk Faxes FDA Updates Guidance on its Product Review Process EU Issues Updated Energy Star Regulations EU Repeals Directive on Veterinary Electro-Medical Equipment New Product Announcements Updated Standards List for the EU's PPE Directive CPSC Announces New Effort to Keep Out Hazardous Products CPSC Actions in the News IEC Standards Update UL Standards Update Product Reviews Telcordia Standards Update From Our "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" Department Looking Back: Items from Past Issues of Conformity Advertisers

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