January 2026 Regulatory Newsletter: India, China, Indonesia & 7 More Countries
This Month at a Glance:
- Regulatory authority restructuring in Moldova, Lebanon, and Yemen creates new certification landscapes
- India expands security certification scope across lab reporting, spectrum planning, and network devices
- Public consultations open on spectrum allocation frameworks in Ghana, Cape Verde, and Brazil
- Nicaragua and Indonesia introduce updated technical standards for equipment homologation and type approval
- China adds 16 product categories to mandatory CCC certification ahead of 2027 deadline
Country Updates
Ghana: Public Consultation on License-Exempt Wi-Fi Use in L6GHz Band
January 26, 2026
Ghana’s National Communications Authority opened a public consultation on proposals to designate the lower 6 GHz band for license-exempt Wi-Fi use. The consultation seeks stakeholder input on technical conditions and interference management measures that would enable higher-capacity Wi-Fi deployments nationwide.
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India: NCCS Mandates Test Report Sharing by Security Labs
January 24, 2026
India’s National Cybersecurity Coordinator Secretariat issued a directive requiring STQC-accredited security testing laboratories to share device test reports directly with regulators. The mandate establishes centralized oversight of security certifications and closes a reporting gap in the existing evaluation framework.
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Moldova: ARCOM Becomes the New Regulatory Authority for Communications
January 24, 2026
Moldova has established ARCOM as its unified authority for communications regulation, replacing the previous regulator. The reorganization consolidates oversight of spectrum management, telecom licensing, and technical standards for equipment under a single body.
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Yemen: Dual Regulatory Regimes Require Area-Specific Certification
January 22, 2026
Yemen’s divided governance has created two distinct equipment certification regimes, with different requirements applying based on the geographic area of sale. Manufacturers must identify which authority governs their target market before initiating the approval process.
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Lebanon: Transition to New Regulatory Authority
January 21, 2026
Lebanon’s telecommunications regulator is undergoing an institutional transition that is affecting how type approval and equipment certification applications are processed. Companies with pending or planned applications should verify the current contact procedures during the changeover period.
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Nicaragua: TELCOR Enacts New Homologation Regulations for Telecom Equipment
January 19, 2026
Nicaragua’s TELCOR agency published new homologation regulations that formalize the approval process for telecommunications equipment sold in the country. The rules establish documentation requirements, testing obligations, and a structured process for obtaining a homologation certificate.
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Indonesia: New Technical Standards for LTE and IMT-2020 Devices
January 9, 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication published updated technical standards for LTE and IMT-2020 (5G) device categories. The standards define minimum performance requirements and test parameters that equipment must satisfy to receive type approval from the Directorate General.
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India: NFAP 2025 Sets Roadmap for Spectrum Allocation
January 9, 2026
India’s Department of Telecommunications released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, detailing spectrum assignments and planned releases across frequency bands. The document signals future licensing opportunities and band harmonization steps relevant to wireless device manufacturers and operators.
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Cape Verde: ARME Opens Public Consultation on Updated Frequency Allocation Framework
January 9, 2026
Cape Verde’s telecom regulator ARME launched a public consultation on a revised national frequency allocation table. The proposed updates aim to align the country’s spectrum framework with international standards and accommodate emerging wireless technologies.
Brazil: Public Consultation Opens on New Data Center Compliance Rules
January 9, 2026
Brazil’s Anatel opened a public consultation on compliance requirements for data center operators, covering cybersecurity, service continuity, and technical infrastructure standards. The proposed rules would apply to providers offering cloud, colocation, and network services within Brazilian territory.
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China: CCC Certification Required for 16 New Product Types by 2027
January 9, 2026
China’s CNCA announced that 16 additional product categories will be required to obtain China Compulsory Certification before the 2027 deadline. Affected manufacturers should begin assessing testing and certification pathways well in advance of the compliance cutoff.
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India: ONT Security Requirements Now Apply to ONU Devices
January 9, 2026
India extended the security requirements previously applicable to Optical Network Terminal devices to also cover Optical Network Unit equipment. The expanded scope brings ONU manufacturers into the same TEC certification framework as ONT suppliers, requiring compliance with mandatory security evaluation standards.
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