The Indian government has further extended the deadline for receiving stakeholder comments on the Draft for Comments (DFC) of the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for the Radio Intelligent Controller (RIC) of 5G Open RAN (O-RAN) until February 15, 2025.  Background of the Draft ITSAR Document Central Government, under the powers of the Indian…

The Senegalese Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) has published a press release on the use of signal jammers and repeaters without an appropriate license within the territory. These devices that interfere with mobile network operations are now widely available for sale and usage to the general population, thus severely affecting mobile services, including 2G,…

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has recently revealed a new policy aimed at raising service quality and protecting consumers by prohibiting dealing with new mobile phones that are not internationally certified. Starting February 1st, the NTRA will put these technical measures into effect to ensure that all mobile phones sold and used…

The Ministry of Communications of India has published a draft notification describing the revised rules for telecommunications standards and certification. The draft, which was published on January 29, 2025, is an important revision of the regulatory framework for telecommunications equipment and services. The aim is to simplify the processes, increase compliance and enhance digital implementation. …