Home / The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has announced that, effective November 26, 2025, telecommunications service providers in Brazil must comply with mandatory cybersecurity audits for certain telecom products and equipment. This new requirement stems from Act No. 16417, issued in November 2024, and is intended to enhance the cybersecurity posture of telecommunications infrastructure across…
Home / The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines has issued a new regulatory framework mandating the phased decommissioning of all 3G mobile services by the end of 2026. This move aims to reallocate spectrum resources for more efficient technologies such as 4G, 5G, and future 6G networks, aligning with the government’s digital inclusion…
Home / On August 13, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 976, approving extensive amendments to the national Plan for the Allocation and Use of the Radio Frequency Spectrum. The updated plan introduces new frequency bands for advanced technologies and revises existing usage rules to facilitate digital transformation, support international harmonization,…
Home / On August 15, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan approved a Technical Regulation aimed at restricting the use of hazardous substances in electrical and radioelectronic products. This move supports the implementation of Presidential Resolution No. PP-91, which establishes the Agency for Technical Regulation of Uzbekistan and sets unified safety…
Home / As of September 1, 2025, New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) has implemented an updated Radiocommunications Regulations (Radio Standards) Notice 2025. This marks a significant advancement in aligning national radio product compliance with modern technology and international standards. The revised notice replaces the 2023 version and introduces an expanded and…
Home / The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has officially authorized the certification of three specific International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) bands, each with clearly defined usage conditions and technical compliance requirements. This marks a focused effort to regulate spectrum access for private networks and railway communication services. Authorized IMT Bands and Usage Conditions The…
Home / India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced the adoption of IS 16242 (Part 1):2025/IEC 62040-1:2017, which will supersede the current IS 16242 (Part 1):2014/IEC 62040-1:2008. The revised standard, aligned with IEC 62040-1:2017, introduces updated safety requirements for uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and mandates full implementation by 19 November 2025. After this date,…
Home / Argentina’s National Communications Agency (ENACOM) has announced the allocation of private spectrum for industrial verticals through a new regulatory measure aimed at advancing national telecommunications capabilities. This move enables large companies across key sectors such as mining, agribusiness, oil, and logistics to deploy private 4G/5G networks for internal use. The policy is designed…
Home / On June 26, 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) officially approved and published the updated technical code for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) equipment: MCMC MTSFB TC T012:2025 (Second Revision). This revised standard sets updated technical and compliance requirements for all LMR devices entering the Malaysian market and marks a critical shift…
Home / A new regulation published in Serbia’s Official Gazette No. 76/2025 amends the national Radio Frequency Allocation Plan, impacting how specific frequency bands are managed and allocated across the country. The regulation, which enters into force on September 6, 2025, sets a timeline and funding framework for transferring frequency band control from defense and…
Home / On August 19, 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released official guidelines for the use of TV White Space (TVWS) the unutilized radio spectrum in the 470 MHz to 694 MHz UHF band, primarily allocated for terrestrial TV broadcasting. These new guidelines provide a structured regulatory framework to govern how this…
Home / On August 15, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) launched three new public consultations aimed at updating core regulatory frameworks for the telecommunications sector. The consultations, now open for comment via the Participa Anatel platform until September 29, 2025, address major topics including network roaming, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Reevaluating Roaming and Network…
