Home / On April 8, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) approved changes to Starlink’s satellite operation rights in the country. Decision 13531779 allows Starlink to expand its network by adding 7,500 new satellites and using additional frequency bands, while maintaining the original license validity through 2027. This expansion builds on the previous authorization from…

Home / On April 7, 2025, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) released the Draft National Radio Frequency Plan (NRFP) 2025 for public consultation. The plan outlines how radio frequencies between 8.3 kHz and 3000 GHz will be allocated across the country, ensuring efficient use of spectrum for current and future communications needs….

Home / The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has issued a formal notice abolishing two regulatory documents related to the use of the 40–50 GHz frequency band. This decision is part of the country’s effort to modernize radio spectrum management and improve the overall efficiency of spectrum utilization. Effective January 1, 2026,…

Home / On March 31, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology issued Circular No. 01/2025/TT-BKHCN, which updates the licensing exemptions and technical requirements for certain types of radio equipment. The circular amends several parts of the original Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BTTTT, which outlines the list of radio devices exempt from individual frequency licenses and their…

Home / On April 3, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) approved a major reform package aimed at modernizing the country’s telecommunications regulations. The initiative, called the Regulatory Simplification Project, consolidates outdated regulations, supports innovation, and introduces a more flexible, future-ready framework for telecom services. The proposal was shaped by over 700 public comments submitted during…

Home / The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has shared its initial plan for spectrum licenses set to expire between 2028 and 2032. These licenses are used for mobile services, rail communications, and television broadcasts. ACMA is aiming to shape how this spectrum will be allocated in the future to best serve the public…

Home / The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published its Draft Regulations on Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) and Opportunistic Spectrum Management for public comment. The proposal focuses on using the 3800–4200 MHz and 5925–6425 MHz frequency ranges, known as the Innovation Spectrum, to enable more flexible and efficient spectrum usage across South…