Home / In February 2026, Singapore’s Info-communications Media Development Authority released Issue 1 Rev 4 of the IMDA Technical Specification for Cellular Mobile Terminals. The updated specification strengthens safety, radio performance, and emergency communication requirements for devices operating on public mobile networks. The revised framework applies to cellular mobile terminals used on IMT-2000, LTE-Advanced, LTE-Advanced…
Home / Japan has notified the World Trade Organization of a proposed partial amendment to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Radio Act that will impact Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems and Remote Keyless Entry systems. The notification was circulated under G/TBT/N/JPN/899 on February 13, 2026. The amendment is being introduced by the Ministry of Internal…
Home / On January 20, 2026, India’s Ministry of Communications published the Use of Low Power and Very Low Power Wireless Access System including Radio Local Area Network in Lower 6 GHz Band Rules, 2026 in the Official Gazette . Issued under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, the…
Home / In February 2026, Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority issued an updated version of the Qatar National Frequency Allocation Plan and Specific Assignments . The revised framework aligns national spectrum policy with the outcomes of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 and reflects the country’s evolving requirements for radiocommunication services. National Legal Framework for Spectrum Management…
Home / Venezuela’s telecommunications regulator, Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), has introduced an important change to its type approval framework. The authority has revised the validity period for newly issued type approval certificates, shifting from indefinite validity to a one year term. This update directly affects manufacturers, importers, and local representatives seeking approval for telecommunications…
Home / Ghana’s National Communications Authority has launched a public consultation on draft Technical Specifications for Terminal Communication Equipment. The proposed framework sets out comprehensive regulatory and technical requirements for devices connecting to the country’s Electronic Communications Network, including GSM, IMT-2000, LTE, and IMT-2020 networks. The consultation is open from February 9 to March 9,…
Home / Australia has introduced mandatory cybersecurity requirements for consumer-grade smart devices under the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025. The Rules were registered on March 4, 2025 and will take full effect on March 4, 2026, following a 12-month transition period. The framework forms part of the government’s 2023–2030 Australian Cyber…
Home / India’s Telecommunication Engineering Centre has issued updated Essential Requirements under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment framework for IP Security Equipment. These requirements apply to a broad range of network security products and establish the technical, safety, and performance criteria manufacturers must meet before placing equipment on the Indian market. The…
Home / In January 2026, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) published Version 4.0 of the Trinidad and Tobago Frequency Allocation Table (TTFAT), covering 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz . The updated table aligns the national spectrum framework with the 2024 edition of the ITU Radio Regulations and incorporates outcomes from WRC-23. Alignment…
Home / In November 2025, Venezuela’s National Telecommunications Commission issued a formal reminder that all telecommunications equipment must undergo homologation and certification before being imported or marketed in the country. The authority emphasized that this requirement is not optional and that noncompliance may result in administrative, customs, and even criminal penalties. The warning reinforces the…
Home / On January 28, 2026, the Authority for the Regulation and Supervision of Telecommunications and Transport issued an updated List of Telecommunications Equipment Subject to Approval, redefining which devices must undergo mandatory homologation prior to importation and commercialization in Bolivia . The revision reinforces the national requirement that telecommunications and radio equipment operating in…
Home / On January 8, 2026, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) in India published the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for 5G Open RAN network components. Issued under the MTCTE framework, this ITSAR (ITSAR303042601) outlines comprehensive national security standards applicable to Open RAN (O-RAN) elements, including O-RU, O-DU, and O-CU components, along…
