Home / The Ministry of Communications (MINCOM) of the Republic of Cuba has recently published two significant resolutions, 1/2026 and 2/2026, in the Official Gazette on May 21, 2026. These resolutions, effective from January 8, 2026, introduce updated technical authorization and homologation requirements for telecommunications and information and communication technology (ICT) equipment. The primary goal…
Home / At the III International Conference “Products in the Digital World – 2026. Innovative Solutions in Classification and Cataloguing,” a pivotal cooperation agreement was signed between the Technical Committee for Standardization of the Republic of Belarus TC BY 41 “Digital Development and Communications” and the Russian Technical Committee TC 711 “Smart (SMART) Documents.” This…
Home / The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia has officially published Decree Number 197 of 2026, which establishes updated Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits for mobile telecommunication devices and tablet computers. Effective April 22, 2026, this new decree supersedes the previous framework outlined in Decree Number 177 of 2024….
Home / Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has officially updated the technical requirements for the certification of internal signal boosters used in mobile networks. Through the publication of Act No. 5885 on April 29, 2026, the agency aims to align domestic regulations with international best practices while strengthening self-monitoring mechanisms to mitigate the risk of…
Home / Regulatory authorities, ministries, and official government entities across several countries are expected to experience a period of adjusted operations in observance of the Eid Al-Adha holiday. While specific schedules vary by country, the primary window for potential delays or partial suspension of services is projected to occur between June 5, 2026, and June…
Home / The Ministry of Communication and Digital of the Republic of Indonesia has officially published Regulation Number 8 of 2026, establishing the updated Indonesian Radio Frequency Spectrum Allocation Table. This new regulation, effective from February 20, 2026, replaces the previous framework set by Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 12 of 2022. The…
Home / The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued the Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector 2026–2030, establishing a forward-looking plan for the assignment, utilization, and management of radio frequency spectrum in Nigeria. The roadmap is issued under the NCC’s authority to administer and manage spectrum for the communications sector under the Nigerian Communications Act…
Home / China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced a national “One List, One Database” management system for the qualification accreditation of inspection and testing institutions. The announcement, published as No. 14 of 2026 by the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China, will take effect on June 1, 2026,…
Home / Singapore has proposed a new international standard, ISO/IEC 42119-8, intended to standardize testing methodologies for Generative AI systems. According to the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), the proposed standard focuses on benchmarking and red teaming methodologies and is aimed at strengthening the foundation for trustworthy AI testing across global markets. Singapore…
Home / Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (BKHCN) has issued Circular No. 16/2026/TT-BKHCN, providing detailed regulations on the signing and implementation of agreements and arrangements on both mutual recognition and unilateral recognition of conformity assessment results. Issued on April 9, 2026 and effective May 14, 2026, the Circular replaces Circular No. 27/2007/TT-BKHCN, a framework…
Home / Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (BKHCN) has issued Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN, establishing updated regulations on the declaration of conformity with standards, the declaration of compliance with technical regulations, and the methods for assessing conformity with both. Issued on April 9, 2026 and effective May 25, 2026, the Circular replaces the previous framework…
Home / The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has published General Notice No. 3/2026, introducing the Fixed Terrestrial Services Band Plan 2026. This updated plan replaces the 2022 edition and establishes a mandatory national framework governing the use of terrestrial fixed service frequency bands in Eswatini. The revision incorporates outcomes from the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023…
