On November 26, 2024, the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) released an Operational Procedure outlining auditing requirements for the cybersecurity policies of telecommunications equipment suppliers. This procedure, detailed in Act No. 16417, follows public consultation efforts and reflects recommendations from a diverse range of stakeholders, including service providers, industry representatives, and research organizations.  The document is…

In November 2024, Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) released updated Radio Spectrum Guidelines for Short-Range Devices (SRDs), version 1.3. These guidelines outline the regulatory and technical parameters for SRD usage, including frequency allocations, power limits, channel spacing, modulation bandwidth, and duty cycles.  Key Updates 6 GHz Band Allocation: The 5925–6425 MHz frequency band is…

The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has released a draft decision to retire legacy mobile telecommunications networks (2G and 3G) as part of its commitment to modernizing the country’s telecommunications sector. The proposal, stemming from Section 38 of the ESCCOM Act (2013), also includes guidelines for spectrum allocation under the National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) and…

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has updated IS 302 (Part 1): 2008, now replaced with IS 302 (Part 1): 2024/IEC 60335-1:2020. This revision aligns with global standards for electrical appliances. The old standard will remain valid until February 23, 2025, after which compliance with the revised version will be mandatory for all stakeholders, including…