Home / The Chilean Subsecretariat of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) has launched a public consultation to assess the feasibility of a third 5G spectrum auction in the 3.5 GHz band. This initiative reflects the government’s proactive approach to supporting future 5G development, industrial applications, and digital transformation across the country. The consultation is open from November 25…

Home / Brazil has taken an active role in shaping international telecom safety regulations through its contributions to the recently approved ITU-T Recommendation K.160. The new Recommendation, adopted by consensus during the ITU-T Study Group 5 (SG5) meeting in Geneva from October 29 to November 6, addresses how to assess human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic…

Home / In August 2025, Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) released the first issue of HKCA 1085, a new performance specification for New Radio (NR) User Equipment. This specification, issued under Section 32D of the Telecommunications Ordinance (Cap. 106), sets out the mandatory technical and evaluation requirements for 5G NR devices operating…

Home / Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) is seeking stakeholder feedback on the future of spectrum management rights in the 2300 MHz and 2600 MHz bands, which are currently vital for 4G, 5G, and regional broadband connectivity. The existing rights, covering 2300–2395 MHz (expiring in 2030) and 2500–2690 MHz (expiring in 2028), are used by national…

Home / The Communications Authority of Hong Kong has issued an updated version of HKCA 1081, the performance specification governing radiocommunications apparatus operating in the 6 GHz band for wireless local area networks (WLAN). This update, released as Issue 2 in August 2025, sets revised technical and evaluation requirements and supersedes the previous 2022 version….

Home / On November 20, 2025, China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA), along with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), announced a phased transition plan for conformity assessment of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products. This change accompanies the release of new national standards…

As the holiday season approaches, many regulatory agencies worldwide will observe scheduled closures that may impact certification timelines. To help you plan ahead, we’ve compiled official holiday closure dates for key markets including Brazil, Costa Rica, India, Argentina, and Mexico. Delays should be anticipated in these and other countries, even if specific closure dates have…

Home / On August 11, 2025, Egypt formally adopted Ministerial Decree No. 246/2025, enforcing the updated Egyptian Standard ES 1781, titled “Safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances – General requirements.” This new regulation introduces modernized safety criteria aligned with international benchmarks and enters into force the day after its publication in the official…

Home / On November 12, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China released the results of its second-phase market inspection targeting the validity of mandatory product certifications. This initiative aligns with regulatory mandates under the “Regulations on Certification and Accreditation” and the “Regulations on the Administration of Compulsory Product Certification.” The checks…

Home / Argentina’s National Communications Entity (ENACOM) has issued Resolution 1261/2025, officially assigning the 17.3–17.7 GHz frequency band to the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS), specifically for space-to-Earth transmissions. This designation is granted on a primary basis and has been incorporated into the national Frequency Allocation Table (CABFRA), ensuring formal recognition within Argentina’s domestic regulatory framework….

Mexico has officially entered a new era in telecom regulation. On October 17, 2025, the country dissolved its longstanding telecommunications authority, the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFETEL), and replaced it with a newly formed entity, the Comisión de Regulación de Telecomunicaciones (CRT). This transition followed a July 2025 reform to Mexico’s Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law,…

Home / The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand has issued a formal request urging manufacturers, importers, and operators to register wireless network video recorders (Wireless NVRs) that operate on Radio Local Area Networks (RLANs). This move aims to enhance oversight and prevent interference with the 2600 MHz mobile network frequencies. Strengthening Oversight…