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India: BIS Releases Guidelines for Scheme-X Certification Under OTR Regulation

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…

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Ukraine: New Frequency Bands Added Under Revised Radio Equipment Conditions

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…

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Mexico: Confirms IFETEL-to-ATDT Transition Through New Telecommunications Law

Home / Mexico has officially published a new Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (Official Gazette of the Federation) on July 16, 2025, formally establishing the legal framework for dissolving IFETEL and creating the new Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ATDT). This decree represents an official reaffirmation that the Mexican…

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India: Digital Satellite TV Receiver Certification Requirements Finalized

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…

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Argentina: Regulated Plan Aims for Nationwide Fiber and 5G Coverage

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…

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India: TRAI Issues Framework for Spectrum Assignment for Satellite Communication Services

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…

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Brazil: Anatel Proposes 6 GHz Spectrum Split for Wi‑Fi and 6G

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…

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Israel: Countdown Begins on 2G and 3G Network Sunset

Home / Israel’s Ministry of Communications has officially announced that all 2G and 3G cellular networks in the country will be deactivated starting January 1, 2026. This policy marks a significant regulatory shift, aiming to streamline national telecom infrastructure and support the adoption of modern wireless technologies like 4G and 5G. Transition Oversight and Compliance…

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Burundi: New Rules for Telecom Device Certification

Home / Burundi’s Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (ARCT) has officially enacted Ordinance No. 580/01 as of April 17, 2025. This regulation governs the management of radio electronic and terminal equipment connectable to public telecommunications networks. It applies to a wide range of devices including mobile phones, tablets, and modems, and introduces strict compliance obligations…

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Colombia: CRC Proposes Updates to Internal Telecommunications Network Regulations (RITEL)

Home / Colombia’s Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) has released a proposed update to the Technical Regulations for Internal Telecommunications Networks (RITEL). Developed through a robust technical, economic, and regulatory review, the proposal integrates stakeholder feedback and aims to modernize network requirements across various residential construction types. The proposal is currently open for public comment, with…

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Eswatini: Updates to Unlicensed Frequency Bands in NFAP 2025

Home / In June 2025, Eswatini’s Communications Commission released its revised National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) 2025. Developed under the Electronic Communications Act, No. 9 of 2013 and aligned with WRC-23 decisions, the NFAP establishes national frequency use in accordance with international and regional guidelines. Of particular interest in this update are clarifications and specifications…

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Vietnam: Major Amendments to Standards Law Approved

Home / Vietnam’s National Assembly has officially passed amendments to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, signaling a major shift in how regulatory compliance is managed across industries. The revised law aims to enhance transparency, reduce redundant procedures, and align national practices with international commitments, particularly under agreements like CPTPP, EVFTA, and RCEP. Expanded…