Home / On July 28, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) launched Public Consultation No. 27/2025 to revise the certification and approval requirements for Personal Mobile Service (SMP) signal boosters. The proposal, available for public input for 70 days, aims to modernize the regulatory framework, align it with international practices, and address industry demandwhile ensuring continued…

Home / On June 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), along with four other national departments, issued new guidance aimed at accelerating the enforcement of the updated mandatory national standard for electric bicycles “Technical Specifications for Safety of Electric Bicycles” (GB 17761-2024). The joint document, titled “Opinions on Strengthening the Implementation…

Home / Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL), in collaboration with the Federal Revenue Service, has stepped up its enforcement operations to combat the circulation of uncertified telecommunications equipment in port areas of Santa Catarina. This initiative is part of an ongoing national strategy to protect consumers and uphold market standards through stricter border and customs…

Home / On June 16, 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India issued a directive to all Unified Access Services (UAS), Unified License (UL), and Unified License Virtual Network Operators (UL-VNOs) with access service authorization, reaffirming that full Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance is mandatory for internet telephony services using mobile numbering series. This…

Home / On July 11, 2025, South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency (RRA) issued Notice No. 2025-50 to revise electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and test methods under the “Notice on Conformity Assessment of Broadcasting and Communication Equipment.” This update reflects a broad adoption of newer Korean Industrial Standards while also reinstating older versions for certain…

Home / On July 11, 2025, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released detailed guidelines for product certification under Scheme-X of Schedule II in the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. These guidelines specifically apply to products governed by the Omnibus Technical Regulation (OTR) issued by the Indian government. Manufacturers seeking to comply with the OTR…

Home / On June 4, 2025, Ukraine’s National Commission for State Regulation in Electronic Communications and the Radio Frequency Spectrum (NCEC) issued Decision No. 362, officially revising the generalized conditions for using radio equipment and radiating devices. This decision amends a previous resolution (No. 81 from February 12, 2025), updating multiple sections, including key regulatory…

Home / The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has issued revised implementation guidelines for IS 18112, a specification concerning digital television receivers for satellite broadcast transmission. Effective October 26, 2025, compliance with IS 18112 will become mandatory for all television models covered under India’s…

Home / Argentina’s National Communications Agency (ENACOM) is driving a comprehensive initiative under the National Connectivity Plan to expand fiber optic and 5G network infrastructure. The plan aims to ensure efficient and measurable connectivity across the entire national territory. Regulatory Framework The program directly targets homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses with the goals of reducing…

Home / On May 9, 2025, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a recommendations paper on spectrum assignment for certain satellite-based commercial communication services. The recommendations follow the enactment of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, which defines spectrum assignment processes and emphasizes administrative allocation for select services. Under Section 4 of the Act, spectrum…

Home / On July 9, 2025, Anatel’s Superintendent of Grants and Spectrum Resources, Vinicius Caram, participated in a public hearing before Brazil’s Chamber Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation. The discussions focused on how to allocate the 6 GHz band between unlicensed Wi‑Fi services and licensed mobile (6G) networks Proposed Spectrum Allocation Anatel’s preferred allocation model…