Home / On May 27, 2025, the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for telecommunications equipment testing laboratories between Indonesia and South Korea officially came into effect. This marks a significant milestone in international regulatory cooperation, enabling streamlined equipment certification across both countries. Key Regulatory Impacts of the MRA The agreement, originally signed on May 27, 2024,…

Home / During a national press briefing, Guido Gómez Mazara, President of the Dominican Telecommunications Institute (INDOTEL), outlined a sweeping series of initiatives designed to transform the telecommunications landscape in the Dominican Republic. The reforms prioritize public access, digital equity, and regulatory modernization in alignment with the government’s national development goals. Expanding Access Through Telemedicine…

Home / Colombia’s Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) has issued Resolution 7777 of 2025, setting forth a strengthened regulatory framework aimed at improving the quality and availability of telecommunications networks across the country. The new measures focus on modernizing network performance monitoring, encouraging operators to make targeted improvements, and enhancing transparency for users. Precision Monitoring by…

Home / The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has issued a notice (MIIT Letter [2025] No. 203) to provincial and regional industry authorities requesting the submission of typical application cases of remanufactured electromechanical products. This effort supports China’s broader green industrial agenda under the “14th Five-Year Plan for Industrial Green Development”…

Home / On May 18, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital officially implemented Decree No. 43 of 2025, setting forth updated technical standards for Free Space Optics (FSO) telecommunications devices. The decree, issued by the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure, repeals the previous 2022 regulation and aims to align the country’s compliance framework with…

Home / In May 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) marked a major milestone in its ongoing effort to simplify and modernize its regulatory framework. With the approval of Resolution No. 777/2025, Anatel introduced the General Regulation for Telecommunications Services (RGST), a reform that consolidated 34 resolutions and replaced seven pre-Agency regulations. The result is…

Home / Burundi has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework requiring mandatory type approval and import authorization for all radio equipment and electronic communication terminals intended for connection to public networks. Issued by the Ministry of Communication, Information Technology and Media, Ministerial Order No. 580/01 outlines a detailed system of oversight to ensure product compliance, combat…

Home / The Government of Georgia has formally introduced a nationwide regulation that requires all electronic display products such as televisions, monitors, and digital touch screens to carry standardized energy efficiency labels. This move is part of a broader effort to align Georgia’s product labeling framework with EU regulatory standards and enhance consumer awareness around…

Home / On May 5, 2025, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) issued a notice postponing a previously announced mandate that would have required all ISM band Wi-Fi routers to support both the 2.4–2.483 GHz and 5.725–5.850 GHz frequency bands. Originally slated for enforcement following a directive on November 7, 2024, the regulation is now…

Home / On April 23, 2025, Paraguay’s National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) releases a new Resolution N° 1035/2025., enabling the use of low-power wireless access systems in the 5.925–6.425 MHz band. This regulation supports next-generation Wi-Fi technologies while protecting primary services through strict operating and technical constraints. This decision comes amid growing national demand for greater…

Home / Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has released the newest National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAT), updating the regulatory framework for spectrum management across all radiocommunication services. This update reflects Ghana’s alignment with ITU Radio Regulations and integrates national decisions to support technical coordination, service expansion, and regulatory clarity. Structured Frequency Allocation and Licensing Conditions…

Home / The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (RA) has issued an exemption from type approval requirements for certain wireless devices, marking a notable update to the island’s telecommunications regulatory framework. Effective February 14, 2025, radio apparatus operating solely on Bluetooth or Wi-Fi frequencies no longer require individual type approval certificates, provided they meet established international…