Indonesia regulatory update on globe

Indonesia: New Technical Standards for LTE and IMT-2020 Devices

Home / On December 19, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital issued Decree No. 569/2025, establishing revised technical standards for telecommunications equipment and mobile devices based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) and International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (IMT-2020, or 5G) technologies. The regulation replaces Decree No. 352/2024 and includes updated compliance requirements for device manufacturers, including…

India regulatory update

India: NFAP 2025 Sets Roadmap for Spectrum Allocation

Home / India published it’s National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025) which offers a forward-looking regulatory framework for managing radio-frequency spectrum. Developed by the Department of Telecommunications’ Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) Wing, the NFAP aligns India’s spectrum use with the 2024 edition of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations. A Strategic Framework for…

Cape Verde: ARME Opens Public Consultation on Updated Frequency Allocation Framework

Cape Verde: ARME Opens Public Consultation on Updated Frequency Allocation Framework

Home / Cape Verde’s Multisectoral Regulatory Agency for the Economy (ARME) has launched a public consultation on its revised Quadro Nacional de Atribuição de Frequências (QNAF), or National Frequency Allocation Framework. The consultation period runs for 38 days, from December 23, 2025, to January 30, 2026, allowing stakeholders to review and submit comments on the…

brazil regulatory update on top of globe graphic

Brazil: Public Consultation Opens on New Data Center Compliance Rules

Home / Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has opened Public Consultation No. 48/2025 to collect feedback on proposed technical and operational requirements for conformity assessments of Data Centers integrated into telecommunications networks (DCTCs). The consultation is open to the public, industry stakeholders, and technical experts for 70 days through the Participa Anatel platform. New Framework…

China Regulatory Update Graphic with globe background

China: CCC Certification Required for 16 New Product Types by 2027

Home / The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China has announced major adjustments to the Compulsory Product Certification (CCC) system. These changes aim to enhance product quality and safety oversight by mandating third-party certification for a broader range of product categories. Starting January 1, 2027, 16 new product types will require CCC certification…

India regulatory update

India: ONT Security Requirements Now Apply to ONU Devices

Home / On January 1, 2026, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued a directive confirming that Optical Network Units (ONUs) fall under the same regulatory scope as Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) for security certification. This clarification was published through the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) and directly affects manufacturers, importers, and testing labs dealing…