Certification Scope, Process Overhauls, and Labeling Updates The Americas regulatory landscape has shifted considerably in 2025 and 2026. Several markets have narrowed the scope of devices requiring formal certification, reducing compliance obligations for manufacturers of short-range and unlicensed-band products. At the same time, major economies like Mexico, Chile, and Argentina have restructured the certification process itself, introducing…
Chile represents a significant market opportunity in Latin America, with one of the region’s most advanced telecommunications infrastructures. However, the country maintains a distinct regulatory framework that requires careful attention from manufacturers and importers of wireless devices. The telecommunications sector is overseen by the Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL), the governmental authority responsible for establishing technical standards, managing radio spectrum allocation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. …
Cellular-enabled products face a higher bar for global certification. Unlike traditional Short Range devices, these products trigger additional scrutiny especially around TAC registration, IMEI traceability, and emerging data tracking laws. With each country setting its own rules, manufacturers must navigate a patchwork of requirements that are complex, region-specific, and often inflexible. Overlooking just one detail…
Brazil is one of Latin America’s largest and most regulated markets for telecommunication and electronic devices. Manufacturers seeking entry must comply with strict technical, safety, and quality standards set by government regulatory bodies. The main certification authority for telecommunication devices in Brazil is ANATEL (National Telecommunications Agency). ANATEL certification is mandatory for telecommunications and wireless…
When it comes to global product certification, the smallest inconsistencies can lead to the biggest delays. Many manufacturers assume that FCC or CE test reports, a familiar model name, or a similarity declaration will suffice across borders, but that assumption can be costly. From country-specific test report validity rules to model name mismatches and restrictive…
The shutdown of 3G networks, and in some cases 2G, has been in the works for quite some time. Around the globe, mobile network operators have either already retired these legacy technologies or are in the process of doing so. For years, newer technologies coexisted alongside older ones, but maintaining these aging networks has become…
Please note: Due to the transition of regulatory authority in Mexico from the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFETEL) to the Comisión de Regulación de Telecomunicaciones (CRT), we recommend viewing our latest update on Mexico’s regulatory transition for the most current guidance on certification requirements. Mexico, the 15th largest economy in the world with a GDP…
Saudi Arabia continues to make strides in improving its wireless technology landscape as part of its Vision 2030 plan, a blueprint for economic and societal transformation. Central to these advancements is the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the telecommunications, space, and technology sectors within the Kingdom. Through its…
As more countries around the world advance, Wi-Fi 6 and its extension, Wi-Fi 6E, are at the front of improving connectivity and bandwidth. Over the past two years, the global landscape for Wi-Fi 6 and 6E has evolved significantly, with numerous countries either adopting or considering these technologies. The Global Expansion of Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi…
