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…

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,…