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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 more

NZ 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 more

Copper 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 more

RCM (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 more

NBN 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 more

Tested 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 more

Security 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 more

Host 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 more

CeBIT 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 more

FemtoCell 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 more

ACMA 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 more

DECT 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 more

New 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 more

ACMA 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 more

NZ 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