NATA give up maintaining the ACMA RTA list
Since 1999, NATA have maintained a list of labs (known as Recognised Testing Authorities) that hold accreditation for testing to…
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 | Read moreNZ Telecom no longer accepting PTC200 or PTC220 for headsets
From the end of this month (31 March 2016), the Access Standards team of Spark (previously known as New Zealand…
Tue, 22 Mar 2016 | Read moreCopper Clad Aluminium Cable, ACMA Requirements
We have received enquiries about the potential to use copper clad aluminium (CCA) cable for fixed wiring (building) or Cat5…
Tue, 18 Sep 2012 | Read moreRCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) Explained, a brief guide to upcoming Electrical equipment approvals in Australia
From July 2012 (this start date is likely to be delayed), March 2013, the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council (ERAC) in…
Mon, 12 Mar 2012 | Read moreNBN Co finally release analog interface specifications
Australia’s NBN Co has released the following specifications relating to the Alcatel Network Termination Device used for homes and businesses…
Fri, 9 Mar 2012 | Read moreTested to Australian Standards, in Australia
With so many products of varying quality competing for the same market, how can a buyer in Australia or New…
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 | Read moreSecurity 2011 Exhibition and Conference tomorrow till Friday 24th-26th August 2011
Austest & Approval Specialists will be at Stand B35, so please visit the Sydney exhibition centre at Darling Harbour, drop in…
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 | Read moreHost products using compliant wireless / 3G / GSM modules in Australia
In accordance with Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) requirements, all devices must comply with the requirements of all of…
Mon, 1 Aug 2011 | Read moreCeBIT opens in Sydney next Tuesday, see you there
CeBIT is Australia’s largest business technology event and Austest-Approval Specialists we will be there as usual, from Tueday the 31st…
Fri, 27 May 2011 | Read moreFemtoCell Approval Requirements in Australia
The ACMA have clarified their position regarding FemoCells and their approval requirements. FemtoCells are not classified as a telecommunications device…
Wed, 4 May 2011 | Read moreACMA Amend Telecommunications Labelling Notice, new Standard AS/CA S003:2010
An amendment has been made to the Telecommunications Labelling (Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Notice 2001. These changes will have…
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 | Read moreDECT Requirements in Australia, A Summary
DECT technology has been in operation for some time and is often used in conjunction with a base unit to…
Tue, 14 Sep 2010 | Read moreNew ACMA PSTN and Cabling Standards for comment
Australias’ Communications Alliance Ltd invites public comment on the following two draft Standards: Analogue interworking and non-interference requirements for Customer…
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 | Read moreACMA Allow Electronic Labelling of Products as an alternative to Normal Product Labelling
The ACMA have amended the various labelling notices for Telecommunications, EMC and Radiocommunications to allow for the electronic display of…
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 | Read moreNZ Telecom granted VDSL wholesale approval
The New Zealand Commerce Commission has today issued a decision related to Telecom’s use of VDSL technologies in the provision…
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 | Read more