FCC and ISED Regulatory Updates
This month’s regulatory highlights include an ISED consultation on Intelligent Transportation Systems’ On-Board Units, an FCC Small Entity Compliance Guide, FCC enforcement action, KDB updates, and new ETSI standards.
In This Issue:
- ISED Draft RSS-252 Issue 3 – Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) On-Board Units
- FCC Small Entity Compliance Guide – ET Docket 24-136
- FCC Enforcement Action – T-Mobile settlement on unauthorized device sales
- FCC KDB Update – Clarification on ownership reporting requirements
- EU ETSI Standards – New and updated publications
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ISED Updates:
ISED Draft RSS-252, Issue 3 – Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) On-Board Units
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada is seeking comments on the consultation for RSS-252, Issue 3 – Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) On-Board Units (OBUs) in the 5895–5925 MHz Band.
This standard sets out the requirements for certification of licence-exempt On-Board Units (OBUs) operating cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology in the 5895–5925 MHz frequency band and intended for use in intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications.
Main changes include:
- Added channel allocation requirements (Section 3.2)
- Clarified that transmitter power in Section 3.3 applies on a per-channel basis
- Modified unwanted emission limits in Section 3.4
- Editorial changes and clarifications, as appropriate
The draft standard is open for public comment until November 10, 2025.
Transition Period
This document will be in force as of the date of its publication on the ISED website.
A transition period of six months will follow publication. During this time:
- Applications for certification under RSS-252 Issue 2 or Issue 3 will be accepted.
- After this period, only Issue 3 certifications will be accepted.
Equipment manufactured, imported, distributed, leased, offered for sale, or sold in Canada must comply with Issue 3 after the transition period ends.
FCC Updates
FCC: Small Entity Compliance Guide in ET Docket 24-136
The FCC’s Office of Communication Business Opportunities has published a Small Entity Compliance Guide for the rules in FCC 25-27, ET Docket No. 24-136 Report and Order.
In accordance with Section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, this guide is intended to help small entities — including small businesses, non-profit organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions — comply with the rules adopted in the above-referenced FCC rulemaking dockets. FCC Compliane Guide
FCC Enforcement Action – T-Mobile Settlement
The following item of interest has been published in the FCC Daily Digest:
In the Matter of T-Mobile US, Inc. — The FCC Enforcement Bureau has settled with T-Mobile for violating Section 302 of the Communications Act and Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules, in connection with the marketing and sale of the REVVL 7 PRO 5G smartphone prior to the device receiving FCC equipment authorization.
- Action by: Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau
- Adopted: September 11, 2025
- By: Consent Decree
- DA No.: 25-793
View Consent Decree (PDF 1)
View Consent Decree (PDF 2)
FCC KDB Update
Ownership Information Requirements
Publication Number: 719163
Question: When will the ownership information requirements adopted by the FCC in Report and Order FCC 25-27 become effective?
Answer:
FCC 25-27 adopted requirements for Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs), test labs, and test lab accrediting bodies to certify to the FCC that they are not controlled by a prohibited entity and to submit information about all parties with 5% or more ownership or voting interest.
These ownership reporting requirements are designed to strengthen the integrity of the equipment authorization program and ensure protections for national security.
EU Updates
ETSI Standards Published – September 2025
The following new and updated standards were published by ETSI in September 2025:
- ETSI EN 304 223 V2.0.0 (2025-09)
- ETSI EN 303 354 V1.2.1 (2025-09)
- ETSI EN 302 729-2 V3.0.0 (2025-09)
- ETSI EN 301 489-50 V2.4.1 (2025-09)
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This newsletter is provided for informational purposes only. Always consult the official FCC and ISED publications for complete and current regulatory requirements.
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