Chile: Mandates USB Type-C for Mobile Device Chargers

Chile: Mandates USB Type-C for Mobile Device Chargers

Home / Chile has officially enacted Decree 60 from the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism, mandating USB Type-C as the universal charging interface for mobile and telecommunications devices sold in the country. Published in the Official Gazette on May 13, 2026, the decree implements Law No. 21,695 and aligns Chile’s regulatory framework with international…

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China: MIIT Issues Updated RoHS Catalogue Expanding Restricted Substances and Product Scope

Home / On May 28, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published Announcement No. 11 of 2026, releasing the Catalogue of Restricted Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (2026 Edition) (hereinafter the Catalogue) and the accompanying List of Exceptions to the Application of Restricted Substances in the Catalogue (2026 Edition) (the…

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South Africa: ICASA Establishes Dynamic Spectrum Access Framework for the Innovation Spectrum

Home / On 22 May 2026, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published Government Notice 7501 in the Government Gazette (No. 54718), introducing the Regulations on Dynamic Spectrum Access and Opportunistic Spectrum Management in the Innovation Spectrum. The regulations govern the use of two frequency ranges – 3800 to 4200 MHz (Innovation Spectrum…

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China: CNCA Expands CCC Certification Scope for Mobile Power Banks and Lithium-Ion Batteries

Home / On May 31, 2026, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) issued Announcement No. 7 of 2026, formally expanding the scope of mandatory product certification (CCC certification) to include mobile power banks and associated lithium-ion batteries and battery packs. The announcement introduces a new mandatory national standard and updated implementation rules that…

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Azerbaijan: Establishes National Cybersecurity Agency

Home / President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan has signed a pivotal Decree aimed at significantly improving governance in the fields of cybersecurity and personal data protection. This legislative action leads to the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCA), a public legal entity operating under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport….

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Cuba: New Regulations for Telecommunications Equipment Imports

Home / The Ministry of Communications (MINCOM) of the Republic of Cuba has recently published two significant resolutions, 1/2026 and 2/2026, in the Official Gazette on May 21, 2026. These resolutions, effective from January 8, 2026, introduce updated technical authorization and homologation requirements for telecommunications and information and communication technology (ICT) equipment. The primary goal…

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Russia & Belarus: Sign Digital Standardization Agreement

Home / At the III International Conference “Products in the Digital World – 2026. Innovative Solutions in Classification and Cataloguing,” a pivotal cooperation agreement was signed between the Technical Committee for Standardization of the Republic of Belarus TC BY 41 “Digital Development and Communications” and the Russian Technical Committee TC 711 “Smart (SMART) Documents.” This…

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Indonesia: Updates SAR Limits for Mobile Devices & Tablets

Home / The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia has officially published Decree Number 197 of 2026, which establishes updated Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits for mobile telecommunication devices and tablet computers. Effective April 22, 2026, this new decree supersedes the previous framework outlined in Decree Number 177 of 2024….

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Brazil: Updates Mobile Network Signal Booster Certification Requirements

Home / Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has officially updated the technical requirements for the certification of internal signal boosters used in mobile networks. Through the publication of Act No. 5885 on April 29, 2026, the agency aims to align domestic regulations with international best practices while strengthening self-monitoring mechanisms to mitigate the risk of…

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Middle East: Possible Regulatory Delays due to Holiday

Home / Regulatory authorities, ministries, and official government entities across several countries are expected to experience a period of adjusted operations in observance of the Eid Al-Adha holiday. While specific schedules vary by country, the primary window for potential delays or partial suspension of services is projected to occur between June 5, 2026, and June…

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Indonesia: Updates Radio Frequency Spectrum Allocation Table

Home / The Ministry of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia has officially published Regulation Number 8 of 2026, establishing the updated Indonesian Radio Frequency Spectrum Allocation Table. This new regulation, effective from February 20, 2026, replaces the previous framework set by Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 12 of 2022. The…

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Nigeria: Publishes Spectrum Roadmap for 2026–2030

Home / The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued the Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector 2026–2030, establishing a forward-looking plan for the assignment, utilization, and management of radio frequency spectrum in Nigeria. The roadmap is issued under the NCC’s authority to administer and manage spectrum for the communications sector under the Nigerian Communications Act…