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New Zealand: Updated Radio Standards Released

Home / As of September 1, 2025, New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) has implemented an updated Radiocommunications Regulations (Radio Standards) Notice 2025. This marks a significant advancement in aligning national radio product compliance with modern technology and international standards. The revised notice replaces the 2023 version and introduces an expanded and…

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Malaysia: IMT Bands N79, B31 & B39 Now Eligible for Certification

Home / The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has officially authorized the certification of three specific International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) bands, each with clearly defined usage conditions and technical compliance requirements. This marks a focused effort to regulate spectrum access for private networks and railway communication services. Authorized IMT Bands and Usage Conditions The…

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India: New BIS Safety Standard for UPS Equipment

Home / India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced the adoption of IS 16242 (Part 1):2025/IEC 62040-1:2017, which will supersede the current IS 16242 (Part 1):2014/IEC 62040-1:2008. The revised standard, aligned with IEC 62040-1:2017, introduces updated safety requirements for uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and mandates full implementation by 19 November 2025. After this date,…

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Argentina: Private 5G Networks Approved for Industrial Use

Home / Argentina’s National Communications Agency (ENACOM) has announced the allocation of private spectrum for industrial verticals through a new regulatory measure aimed at advancing national telecommunications capabilities. This move enables large companies across key sectors such as mining, agribusiness, oil, and logistics to deploy private 4G/5G networks for internal use. The policy is designed…

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Malaysia: Revised Technical Code for Land Mobile Radio Certification

Home / On June 26, 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) officially approved and published the updated technical code for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) equipment: MCMC MTSFB TC T012:2025 (Second Revision). This revised standard sets updated technical and compliance requirements for all LMR devices entering the Malaysian market and marks a critical shift…

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Serbia: Amendments to the Radio Frequency Band Allocation Plan

Home / A new regulation published in Serbia’s Official Gazette No. 76/2025 amends the national Radio Frequency Allocation Plan, impacting how specific frequency bands are managed and allocated across the country. The regulation, which enters into force on September 6, 2025, sets a timeline and funding framework for transferring frequency band control from defense and…

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Malaysia: New Guidelines Released for Use of TV White Space Spectrum

Home / On August 19, 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released official guidelines for the use of TV White Space (TVWS) the unutilized radio spectrum in the 470 MHz to 694 MHz UHF band, primarily allocated for terrestrial TV broadcasting. These new guidelines provide a structured regulatory framework to govern how this…