Mexico has officially entered a new era in telecom regulation. On October 17, 2025, the country dissolved its longstanding telecommunications authority, the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFETEL), and replaced it with a newly formed entity, the Comisión de Regulación de Telecomunicaciones (CRT). This transition followed a July 2025 reform to Mexico’s Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law,…

Home / The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand has issued a formal request urging manufacturers, importers, and operators to register wireless network video recorders (Wireless NVRs) that operate on Radio Local Area Networks (RLANs). This move aims to enhance oversight and prevent interference with the 2600 MHz mobile network frequencies. Strengthening Oversight…

Home / Mexico’s Ministry of Energy, through the National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy (CONUEE), has released Draft Official Mexican Standard PROY-NOM-034-ENER-2025 for public consultation. This proposed regulation establishes mandatory performance, testing, and labeling requirements for LED tubular lamps used in general lighting applications. Its primary objective is to promote energy efficiency and…

Home / On October 23, 2025, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of China (CNCA) issued Announcement No. 25 of 2025 outlining strict measures for the management of Compulsory Product Certification (CCC) for electric bicycles. This move follows national efforts to accelerate the adoption of newer, safer electric bicycle models in accordance with updated national standards….

Home / The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is exploring the use of Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems to authorize standard-power, outdoor Wi-Fi operations in the 6 GHz band. The move would open the 5925–6585 MHz range to broader wireless deployment while protecting incumbent services, including fixed microwave and satellite links. Currently, Wi-Fi use…

Home / On November 10, 2025, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) released Announcement No. 26 of 2025, introducing seven new industry standards. These standards are part of China’s broader efforts to formalize the validation and evaluation process for domestically produced testing instruments and equipment. All seven standards will…

Home / On October 28, 2025, Mexico published a new update to its Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the United States for telecommunications equipment. This agreement enables  both countries to accept each other’s test reports for telecom products, streamlining cross-border trade and certification processes. The latest update reflects Mexico’s continued alignment with the Treaty between…

Home / India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued new national guidelines governing the use, retention, and disposal of wireless equipment acquired under Wireless Operating Licenses (WOL), including Experimental and Demonstration Licenses. Effective from October 15, 2025, the guidelines provide a structured approach for handling wireless equipment once a license is cancelled, expires, or is…

Home / Moldova’s National Agency for Regulation in Electronic Communications and Information Technology (ANRCETI) has taken a major step toward expanding national wireless infrastructure with the formal creation of a Competition Commission. The Commission is tasked with overseeing the competitive licensing process for six significant frequency bands: 700 MHz, 1500 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2600 MHz,…

Home / On October 28, 2025, Brazil’s General Regulation of Telecommunications Services (RGST) officially came into effect, triggering a two-year transition period for migrating authorizations under the Global Mobile Satellite Service (SMGS) to the newly established Personal Mobile Service (SMP) framework. This regulatory shift, led by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), signals the end of…

Home / On October 17, 2025, Belarus implemented significant amendments to its National System for Conformity Attestation (NSPS), as approved in Resolution No. 109 by the State Committee for Standardization. These changes update the regulatory structure for conformity assessment, certification procedures, documentation, and certificate validity requirements. The revised rules replace the term “System” with “NSPS”…

Home / On October 22, 2025, the Regulatory Authority of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania issued Decision No. 1100/2025, formalizing the conditions for using low-power and short-range radio devices. The new decision stems from Article 28 of Law No. 2013-025 on electronic communications, as amended in 2022, and clarifies which devices may operate without requiring…