Home / Venezuela’s telecommunications regulator, Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), has introduced an important change to its type approval framework. The authority has revised the validity period for newly issued type approval certificates, shifting from indefinite validity to a one year term. This update directly affects manufacturers, importers, and local representatives seeking approval for telecommunications…

Home / Ghana’s National Communications Authority has launched a public consultation on draft Technical Specifications for Terminal Communication Equipment. The proposed framework sets out comprehensive regulatory and technical requirements for devices connecting to the country’s Electronic Communications Network, including GSM, IMT-2000, LTE, and IMT-2020 networks. The consultation is open from February 9 to March 9,…

Home / Australia has introduced mandatory cybersecurity requirements for consumer-grade smart devices under the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025. The Rules were registered on March 4, 2025 and will take full effect on  March 4, 2026, following a 12-month transition period. The framework forms part of the government’s 2023–2030 Australian Cyber…

Home / India’s Telecommunication Engineering Centre has issued updated Essential Requirements under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment framework for IP Security Equipment. These requirements apply to a broad range of network security products and establish the technical, safety, and performance criteria manufacturers must meet before placing equipment on the Indian market. The…

Home / In January 2026, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) published Version 4.0 of the Trinidad and Tobago Frequency Allocation Table (TTFAT), covering 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz . The updated table aligns the national spectrum framework with the 2024 edition of the ITU Radio Regulations and incorporates outcomes from WRC-23. Alignment…

Home / In November 2025, Venezuela’s National Telecommunications Commission issued a formal reminder that all telecommunications equipment must undergo homologation and certification before being imported or marketed in the country. The authority emphasized that this requirement is not optional and that noncompliance may result in administrative, customs, and even criminal penalties. The warning reinforces the…

Home / On January 28, 2026, the Authority for the Regulation and Supervision of Telecommunications and Transport issued an updated List of Telecommunications Equipment Subject to Approval, redefining which devices must undergo mandatory homologation prior to importation and commercialization in Bolivia . The revision reinforces the national requirement that telecommunications and radio equipment operating in…

Home / On January 8, 2026, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) in India published the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for 5G Open RAN network components. Issued under the MTCTE framework, this ITSAR (ITSAR303042601) outlines comprehensive national security standards applicable to Open RAN (O-RAN) elements, including O-RU, O-DU, and O-CU components, along…

Home / On January 8, 2026, India’s National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) released the first version of the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR303042601) for Open RAN (O-RAN) 5G Radio Intelligent Controller (RIC) components. This release marks an important step in establishing a robust security framework for next-generation radio access networks under India’s MTCTE…

Home / The National Communications Authority (NCA) has launched a public consultation on the proposed authorization of the 5925–6425 MHz band (commonly known as the Lower 6GHz or L6GHz band) for license-exempt Wireless Access Systems/Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLANs), including Wi-Fi 6E. This move aligns Ghana with global spectrum harmonization efforts and aims to support…

Home / The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS), under the Department of Telecommunications, has issued a new notification requiring all designated Telecom Security Testing Laboratories (TSTLs) to share security test reports directly with applicants. This update, released on January 15, 2026, is intended to boost transparency and improve the overall efficiency of the product…

Home / Effective January 1, 2026, Moldova’s national regulatory authority has a new name: the National Agency for Regulation in Communications (ARCOM). This change aligns with the implementation of the new Law on Electronic Communications No. 72/2025, published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova. Updated Legal Framework and Structure ARCOM replaces the…