Home / In a move to strengthen innovation and global competitiveness, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched a new scheme to reimburse testing and certification charges for telecom startups and Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). The initiative is intended to reduce the financial barriers to product certification, helping smaller companies meet national standards and…
Home / North Macedonia’s Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) has announced a public tender for radio frequency spectrum in the 700 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 3.x GHz bands. This move supports the country’s 5G rollout plans and aims to improve mobile connectivity by introducing new network operators into the market. The tender includes one license…
Home / Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has announced the results of its public consultation on a proposed ministerial ordinance to amend key sections of the Radio Law Enforcement Regulations. The changes are aimed at enabling the rollout of RedCap and eRedCap—a new class of 5G-enabled IoT technologies that support low power…
Home / Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) has opened a public consultation on a proposed adjustment to the effective date of its seal guidelines for approved telecom and broadcasting products. The IFT is encouraging feedback from manufacturers, importers, distributors, and other interested parties to ensure the updated regulation reflects the needs of the industry and…
Home / On April 8, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) approved changes to Starlink’s satellite operation rights in the country. Decision 13531779 allows Starlink to expand its network by adding 7,500 new satellites and using additional frequency bands, while maintaining the original license validity through 2027. This expansion builds on the previous authorization from…
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…
