Home / On October 28, 2025, Brazil’s General Regulation of Telecommunications Services (RGST) officially came into effect, triggering a two-year transition period for migrating authorizations under the Global Mobile Satellite Service (SMGS) to the newly established Personal Mobile Service (SMP) framework. This regulatory shift, led by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), signals the end of…

Home / On October 17, 2025, Belarus implemented significant amendments to its National System for Conformity Attestation (NSPS), as approved in Resolution No. 109 by the State Committee for Standardization. These changes update the regulatory structure for conformity assessment, certification procedures, documentation, and certificate validity requirements. The revised rules replace the term “System” with “NSPS”…

Home / On October 22, 2025, the Regulatory Authority of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania issued Decision No. 1100/2025, formalizing the conditions for using low-power and short-range radio devices. The new decision stems from Article 28 of Law No. 2013-025 on electronic communications, as amended in 2022, and clarifies which devices may operate without requiring…

Home / The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) of Mexico has officially issued a new framework governing public consultations in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. These guidelines, approved unanimously during an extraordinary plenary session on October 23, 2025, aim to ensure that future regulatory proposals are developed through transparent and inclusive stakeholder engagement. Structured and Inclusive…

Home / The Communications and Media Commission (CMC) of Iraq has issued its first comprehensive regulation governing the use of Short-Range Devices (SRDs) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, effective from September 22, 2025. This regulation is issued under the authority granted by Legislative Order No. 65 of 2004, in accordance with Articles 103, 110, and 130…

Home / As of October 17, 2025, Mexico’s newly formed Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) is officially operational, following a one-week closure period for the transition. The new authority began work on October 21, with the installation of its Plenary Session and unanimous approval of its operating guidelines. Updates to Mexico’s Certification Process For manufacturers and…

Home / On October 16, 2025, Turkey concluded its national 5G Authorization Tender, formally marking its entry into the 5G era. Overseen by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA), the process allocated 11 spectrum packages across the 700 MHz and 3.5 GHz bands. Licenses granted through this tender will remain valid until December 31,…

Home / On October 1, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) issued Act No. 14158, introducing updates to the technical requirements for several types of telecommunications equipment. These updates modify Annex I of Act No. 14,448 (2017) and take effect April 6, 2026. The changes align Brazil’s standards with international norms and expand operational conditions…

Home / On October 6, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) opened public consultation on a draft Circular and a draft national technical regulation on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for terminal and ancillary equipment used in mobile information systems. Consultation is scheduled to close on December 6, 2025. Scope and Technologies Covered The draft…

Home / In October 2025, the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) initiated a public consultation on proposed licensing guidelines for the 71–76 GHz and 81–86 GHz E-Band spectrum. This initiative is aligned with the ICT Act No. 15 of 2009 and reflects ZICTA’s regulatory mandate to allocate and manage spectrum efficiently. The E-Band…

Home / As Brazil advances toward formalizing its Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulatory framework through Bill No. 2,338/2023, discussions are intensifying around how the government should structure its oversight capabilities. Alexandre Freire, a board member of Anatel (National Telecommunications Agency), recently emphasized the importance of balancing central coordination with sectoral expertise in an article titled “AI…

Home / The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has officially confirmed the Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2025, which will replace the expiring 2015 version. The updated instrument will take effect on October 1, 2025, supporting the evolving needs of wireless technology manufacturers and aligning Australia with international frequency arrangements. The revision…