The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL) has launched a public consultation process through Resolution No. 051-2026 to establish technical and regulatory parameters for the operation of low-power equipment and devices, including industrial, scientific, and medical (ICM) applications, within the 915–928 MHz frequency segment. This initiative follows the approval of the new National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF), which designates the 915–928 MHz band for ICM applications subject to INDOTEL-defined power limits.

The proposed regulation introduces a generic license regime, allowing devices to operate in this band without individual licenses or specific frequency authorizations. The band will be shared and non-exclusive, with no entitlement to interference protection, supporting coexistence and technological neutrality for a wide range of applications.

Technical parameters are clearly defined: indoor devices may operate with a maximum equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) of 100 mW, while outdoor devices (such as IoT systems, telemetry, smart metering, RFID, and industrial applications) may transmit up to 1 W with a maximum EIRP of 4 W using a 6 dBi antenna. For antennas exceeding 6 dBi, transmission power must be reduced proportionally to ensure the 4 W EIRP limit is not exceeded.

Stakeholders have 20 business days from the publication date to submit comments and observations electronically in Spanish. The consultation aligns with regulatory improvement, transparency, and citizen participation laws, aiming to foster innovation and facilitate the development of wireless technologies, IoT, RFID, and emerging solutions in the Dominican Republic.

The resolution draws on international regulatory experiences, including FCC Part 15 and ACMA AU915 models, as well as ITU recommendations, to maximize spectral efficiency, reduce entry barriers, and promote technological advancement.

This measure is classified as Medium Impact, as it is a public consultation proposing significant technical and regulatory changes for a broad category of wireless devices, but is not yet final or mandatory.

Key reasons for medium impact:

• Introduction of new technical parameters for low-power devices in the 915–928 MHz band.
• Shift to a generic license regime, removing individual licensing requirements.
• Clear power limits and antenna gain rules affecting device design and operation.

Who is affected?

Manufacturers, importers, operators, and users of low-power wireless devices, IoT systems, RFID equipment, industrial telemetry, and smart metering products.

Conclusion:

Stakeholders should review the proposed parameters and participate in the consultation, as final adoption will require compliance with the new technical and operational rules.