Home / As part of its ongoing effort to strengthen national cybersecurity and regulate the deployment of network-connected devices, India’s National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) has released a series of Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSARs). These documents outline mandatory security controls under the MTCTE (Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment) framework for…

Home / In an effort to improve transparency and management of telecommunications data, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has launched an external panel dedicated to sector data collections. This new tool gives the public greater visibility into the status of data submissions from telecommunications providers, aiming to streamline the process and ensure data quality.  Key…

Home / The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) and Huawei have partnered to introduce Saudi Arabia’s first Smart WiFi-7 service. This launch not only enhances connectivity within the KAFD area but also has significant implications for the telecommunications sector in Saudi Arabia, especially as the country moves towards more advanced…

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…

Home / Guinea-Conakry’s Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARPT) held an information session on April 15 with importers, installers, and users of PMR (Private Mobile Radio) equipment to reinforce national regulatory requirements. The meeting, hosted at ARPT headquarters, was designed to clarify legal obligations around the importation, installation, and operation of radio communications equipment.  Legal…

Home / In a move to strengthen innovation and global competitiveness, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched a new scheme to reimburse testing and certification charges for telecom startups and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). The initiative is intended to reduce the financial barriers to product certification, helping smaller companies meet national standards and…

Home / North Macedonia’s Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) has announced a public tender for radio frequency spectrum in the 700 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 3.x GHz bands. This move supports the country’s 5G rollout plans and aims to improve mobile connectivity by introducing new network operators into the market. The tender includes one license…

Home / Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has announced the results of its public consultation on a proposed ministerial ordinance to amend key sections of the Radio Law Enforcement Regulations. The changes are aimed at enabling the rollout of RedCap and eRedCap—a new class of 5G-enabled IoT technologies that support low power…