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…
Home / On January 8, 2026, India’s National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) released the first version of the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR303042601) for Open RAN (O-RAN) 5G Radio Intelligent Controller (RIC) components. This release marks an important step in establishing a robust security framework for next-generation radio access networks under India’s MTCTE…
Home / The National Communications Authority (NCA) has launched a public consultation on the proposed authorization of the 5925–6425 MHz band (commonly known as the Lower 6GHz or L6GHz band) for license-exempt Wireless Access Systems/Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLANs), including Wi-Fi 6E. This move aligns Ghana with global spectrum harmonization efforts and aims to support…
Home / The National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS), under the Department of Telecommunications, has issued a new notification requiring all designated Telecom Security Testing Laboratories (TSTLs) to share security test reports directly with applicants. This update, released on January 15, 2026, is intended to boost transparency and improve the overall efficiency of the product…
Home / Effective January 1, 2026, Moldova’s national regulatory authority has a new name: the National Agency for Regulation in Communications (ARCOM). This change aligns with the implementation of the new Law on Electronic Communications No. 72/2025, published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova. Updated Legal Framework and Structure ARCOM replaces the…
Home / Yemen’s telecommunications landscape is currently governed by two separate regulatory regimes, each functioning within its own zone of political control. The internationally recognized government oversees areas under its jurisdiction through a newly established authority within its Ministry of Telecommunications, while the Sana’a administration governs other parts of the country with its own version…
Home / As of January 2026, Lebanon’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has officially taken over all responsibilities related to telecommunications equipment type approval. This transition marks a significant structural shift, ending the Lebanese Ministry of Communications’ (MOT) longstanding role in the certification process. The TRA now fully administers type approval services, including documentation, registration, and…
Home / On November 18, 2025, Nicaragua’s telecommunications regulator, TELCOR, issued Administrative Agreement No. 004-2025, revising the procedures for importing and certifying telecommunications equipment. The regulation introduces a more restrictive compliance structure, centered on mandatory approvals and clearer equipment classifications. These updates are part of TELCOR’s broader effort to align its national framework with evolving…
Home / On December 19, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital issued Decree No. 569/2025, establishing revised technical standards for telecommunications equipment and mobile devices based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) and International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (IMT-2020, or 5G) technologies. The regulation replaces Decree No. 352/2024 and includes updated compliance requirements for device manufacturers, including…
