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…

Home / Tanzania’s Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has issued updated regulatory guidelines for the 3600–3800 MHz band, designated for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) services. The move aligns with ITU WRC-23 decisions and supports the nation’s digital transformation under the 2024–2034 Digital Economy Strategic Framework and the National ICT Policy of 2016. These updates are designed…

Home / On May 20, 2025, Mongolia officially launched its 5G network following the successful conclusion of a regulatory selection process led by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC). Licenses were granted to five key telecom operators Unitel, Mobicom, Skytel, GMobile, and ONDO marking the formal start of nationwide 5G deployment. Regulatory Oversight and Deployment Milestones…

Home / In June 2025, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) released a consultation paper on the draft “IPv6 Migration Byelaw, 2082 (2025)” to gather stakeholder input ahead of formal implementation. This initiative reflects NTA’s commitment to facilitating a nationwide transition from IPv4 to IPv6 to meet growing connectivity demands, improve network security, and support emerging…

Home / Singapore has announced significant developments in its regulatory approach to generative AI (GenAI) with the unveiling of insights from its Global AI Assurance Pilot and the introduction of a new Testing Starter Kit. These initiatives, led by the AI Verify Foundation (AIVF) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), aim to formalize norms…

Home / On May 27, 2025, the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for telecommunications equipment testing laboratories between Indonesia and South Korea officially came into effect. This marks a significant milestone in international regulatory cooperation, enabling streamlined equipment certification across both countries. Key Regulatory Impacts of the MRA The agreement, originally signed on May 27, 2024,…

Home / During a national press briefing, Guido Gómez Mazara, President of the Dominican Telecommunications Institute (INDOTEL), outlined a sweeping series of initiatives designed to transform the telecommunications landscape in the Dominican Republic. The reforms prioritize public access, digital equity, and regulatory modernization in alignment with the government’s national development goals. Expanding Access Through Telemedicine…

Home / Colombia’s Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) has issued Resolution 7777 of 2025, setting forth a strengthened regulatory framework aimed at improving the quality and availability of telecommunications networks across the country. The new measures focus on modernizing network performance monitoring, encouraging operators to make targeted improvements, and enhancing transparency for users. Precision Monitoring by…

Home / The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has issued a notice (MIIT Letter [2025] No. 203) to provincial and regional industry authorities requesting the submission of typical application cases of remanufactured electromechanical products. This effort supports China’s broader green industrial agenda under the “14th Five-Year Plan for Industrial Green Development”…

Home / On May 18, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital officially implemented Decree No. 43 of 2025, setting forth updated technical standards for Free Space Optics (FSO) telecommunications devices. The decree, issued by the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure, repeals the previous 2022 regulation and aims to align the country’s compliance framework with…

Home / In May 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) marked a major milestone in its ongoing effort to simplify and modernize its regulatory framework. With the approval of Resolution No. 777/2025, Anatel introduced the General Regulation for Telecommunications Services (RGST), a reform that consolidated 34 resolutions and replaced seven pre-Agency regulations. The result is…