Home / On April 7, 2025, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) released the Draft National Radio Frequency Plan (NRFP) 2025 for public consultation. The plan outlines how radio frequencies between 8.3 kHz and 3000 GHz will be allocated across the country, ensuring efficient use of spectrum for current and future communications needs….

Home / The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has issued a formal notice abolishing two regulatory documents related to the use of the 40–50 GHz frequency band. This decision is part of the country’s effort to modernize radio spectrum management and improve the overall efficiency of spectrum utilization. Effective January 1, 2026,…

Home / On March 31, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology issued Circular No. 01/2025/TT-BKHCN, which updates the licensing exemptions and technical requirements for certain types of radio equipment. The circular amends several parts of the original Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BTTTT, which outlines the list of radio devices exempt from individual frequency licenses and their…

Home / On April 3, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) approved a major reform package aimed at modernizing the country’s telecommunications regulations. The initiative, called the Regulatory Simplification Project, consolidates outdated regulations, supports innovation, and introduces a more flexible, future-ready framework for telecom services. The proposal was shaped by over 700 public comments submitted during…

Home / The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has shared its initial plan for spectrum licenses set to expire between 2028 and 2032. These licenses are used for mobile services, rail communications, and television broadcasts. ACMA is aiming to shape how this spectrum will be allocated in the future to best serve the public…

Home / The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published its Draft Regulations on Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) and Opportunistic Spectrum Management for public comment. The proposal focuses on using the 3800–4200 MHz and 5925–6425 MHz frequency ranges, known as the Innovation Spectrum, to enable more flexible and efficient spectrum usage across South…

Home / Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), in partnership with the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA), has officially launched the JC-STAR labeling scheme—short for Japan Cyber-Security Technical Assessment Requirements. The program is designed to improve transparency in the cybersecurity posture of IoT products, helping consumers, businesses, and government agencies select secure devices with…

Home / On April 2, 2025, Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) released updated lists of recognized testing laboratories for telecommunications equipment approved to perform compliance testing under Taiwan’s technical regulations. The updates provides two documents, one that lists foreign labs and one that lists domestic labs.   Foreign Recognized Testing Labs – EMC Specification Changes For…

Home / MobiFone has officially launched its 5G mobile network, becoming the third telecom provider in Vietnam to commercialize 5G services. With speeds reaching up to 1.5 Gbps—up to 15 times faster than 4G—the new network is set to significantly enhance connectivity and support Vietnam’s broader digital transformation goals.  Initially available in key urban centers,…

Home / Costa Rica’s Superintendency of Telecommunications (SUTEL) has announced that its offices will be closed from April 11 through April 18, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, April 21, during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).  The closure includes multiple national observances. On April 11, the institution will be closed in recognition…

Home / On April 1, 2025, President Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 139 to launch an investment project focused on building a new telecommunications network based on IMT-2020 (5G) technology. The initiative will expand Belarus’s digital infrastructure by establishing a unified cellular network under a single infrastructure operator model.  This model, already used successfully for…

Home / On April 1, 2025, Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) held its second public hearing to gather further input on its draft announcement outlining the criteria and methods for allocating spectrum across key mobile frequency bands. The proposed announcement outlines licensing plans for the 850 MHz, 1500 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300…