Home / On June 14, 2025, Vietnam became the first country globally to enact a standalone law dedicated to the digital technology industry. This landmark legislation sets a precedent for national-level digital regulation, aiming to establish Vietnam as a key player in the global technology ecosystem. Strategic Regulatory Foundations The new law codifies multiple directives…

Home / The Indian Department of Telecommunications has issued new criteria under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) framework for the provisional certification of certain telecom devices that require specialized testing due to high current requirements. This policy, effective June 2, 2025, aims to streamline provisional approvals while maintaining safety and performance…

Home / On June 11, 2025, India’s Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) issued letter TEC letter No. 6-6-/2021-TC/TEC, an important clarification regarding the acceptance of test reports for Smart Electricity Meters under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) framework. This update aims to standardize documentation practices and improve traceability for network communication modules…

Home / Papua New Guinea’s National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) recently released an updated draft of its Spectrum Outlook and Roadmap 2025–2030. This latest version, building on the December 2024 draft, incorporates input from expert reviews and soft consultations with licensees. It sharpens focus on market efficiency, equitable spectrum access, and increased accountability…

Home / On June 18, 2025, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) in Bangalore issued an official memorandum amending the “Source Code Security Assurance” clause applicable across all published Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSARs). These changes are effective immediately. Updated Compliance Documentation for OEMs To meet the revised clause, all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) must…

Home / At the recent Anatel Certification Forum in Brasília, Marcos Baeta, Certification and Numbering Manager at the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), confirmed that a public consultation regarding Anatel’s entry into the Integrated Foreign Trade System (Siscomex) has been officially signed. The move, endorsed by the Superintendence of Granting and Provision Resources, is expected to…

Home / On May 13, 2025, Chile’s Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) issued Exempt Resolution No. 737, which introduces sweeping amendments to the technical standard for reduced-range equipment, originally established under Resolution No. 1,985 of 2017.  Effective February 20, 2026, ALL wireless products sold in Chile must display a QR code on their packaging linking to a…

Home / In June 2025, the Republic of Moldova began the process to amend its accreditation and conformity assessment legislation. These updates are part of Moldova’s broader effort to align national regulations with European Union law as the country progresses toward EU membership. The revised legal framework integrates key elements from EU Regulation (EC) No….

Home / On May 30, 2025, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) released a consultation paper proposing modifications to the “Regulatory Framework for Short Range Devices (SRD) & Terrestrial Internet of Things (IoT).” This framework governs how IoT services are licensed and operated, particularly in low-power, shared spectrum bands. The proposed updates aim to strengthen license…

Home / Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy has announced a strategic shift in telecommunications equipment testing, aiming to conduct most, if not all, testing domestically by the end of 2026. This initiative, spearheaded by Minister Meutya Hafid, is a central pillar in Indonesia’s broader digital sovereignty roadmap. Historically, manufacturers had to rely on…