Home / The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (URCO) in the Cayman Islands has released an updated consultation paper outlining its draft licensing framework for satellite-based telecommunications providers. This follows an initial round of stakeholder feedback from the consultation first launched in November 2024.  Key Proposals in the Draft Framework With the extended consultation period…

Home / On April 22, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) observed a live demonstration of Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite communication technology in Brasília. The test, conducted by Viasat, involved mobile phones connecting directly to a geostationary satellite using L-band frequencies—without relying on terrestrial mobile networks.  This emerging technology enables mobile devices to exchange messages directly through…

Home / Serbia has officially implemented changes to its national radio frequency band allocation plan. The updated regulation entered into force on April 12, 2025, following its publication in the Official Gazette (No. 31/2025). This update was enacted by the Government of the Republic of Serbia during its 77th session and is based on the…

Home / The Angolan government has announced an ambitious strategy to make internet access available across the country—including its most remote regions—through major investments in digital infrastructure. The initiative will expand access to 3G, 4G, and 5G systems as part of a larger effort to promote national digital inclusion and technological modernization.  Programs Driving the…

Home / In February 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Posts, and Digital Economy in Niger issued a Decree establishing a new regulation for the homologation of radio and telecommunications equipment. The goal is to modernize compliance, improve oversight, and strengthen technical standards for all telecom devices entering or operating within the country.  This new decree…