Mexico: IFT’s Annual Operational Calendar for 2025-2026: Key Dates and Compliance Guidelines
The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has officially published its Annual Calendar for Sessions and Administrative Operations for 2025 and early 2026. This document outlines key session dates and work suspension days, providing stakeholders in the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors with important guidance on IFT’s operational schedule. Key Points: Why It Matters: For companies and professionals interacting with the IFT, this calendar provides essential information for […]
Lesotho: publishes a Public Consultation for Authority Administrative Rules 2024, with impacts on Licensing and Spectrum Management
On November 14th, 2024, Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) published a Public Consultation to present an updated document on Authority Administrative Rules 2024 and this Draft proposes several changes to the Lesotho Communications Authority (Administrative) Rules 2016 version. Here are some of the key impacts or changes: Licensing Spectrum Management Consumer Protection Compliance and Dispute Resolution […]
Bolivia: ATT Published a New Type Approval Guidelines
The Telecommunications and Transportation Authority of Bolivia (ATT) has released a new regulatory administrative resolution, ATT-DJ-RAR-TL LP 539/2024, which governs the registration and homologation of telecommunications and ICT equipment. This resolution, issued on November 6, 2024 and recently published in early December, replaces the previous regulation, ATT-DJ-RAR-TL LP 443/2023, which had been in effect since […]
Malaysia: SIRIM shared the revised Intellectual Property (IP) Form for Type Approval process, effective in January, 2025.
New Intellectual Property (IP) forms for Type Approval applications will be fully enforced starting January 1, 2025. These updated forms replace the current versions and include an additional declaration option for applicants unable to obtain written consent from IP owners. An IP Infringement Disclaimer has also been introduced. Applicants should carefully review these updates to […]
Japan: Proposed Amendments to Japanese Radio Law for TPMS and RKE Systems (433 MHz)
The Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is seeking public consultation on proposed amendments to the Radio Law concerning Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) systems. These amendments introduce a dedicated frequency allocation at 433.92 MHz and update technical standards, including unwanted emission limits, occupied bandwidth limits, transmission time […]
Nicaragua: New General Law of Convergent Telecommunications
On November 6th, 2024, the National Assembly of Nicaragua published Law No. 1223/2024, known as the General Telecommunications Convergent Law, which will replace the current Law No. 200/1995. This new law is set to enter into force one year after its publication. The Ley General de Telecomunicaciones Convergentes modernizes the regulatory framework to address current […]
Indonesia: Public Consultation Updated Telecom Standards – What LTE and IMT-2020 Manufacturers Need to Know
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology in Indonesia has introduced a draft decree that updates the technical standards for international mobile telecommunication equipment and devices under class permits. These changes, which affect LTE and IMT-2020 devices, include new compliance requirements for electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and radio frequency. The decree will impact telecom […]
Eswatini: to Retire 2G and 3G Networks: Key Regulatory Updates for Compliance
The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has announced a decision to retire legacy mobile networks, with 2G services set to be phased out by 31 December 2026 and 3G services by 31 December 2028. Effective 31 December 2024, the importation and type approval of 2G-only and 3G-only devices will be prohibited. This decision aims to optimize […]
Argentina: releases the technical and procedural specifications for the conformity assessment
Following the approval of the GENERAL CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK described by Resolution No. 237. Argentina has released the technical and procedural specifications for the Conformity assessment named Disposición 1/2024 Manufacturers and importers currently using a safety seal may continue doing so or switch to the new “MARCADO DE CONFORMIDAD” until the deadline specified in Article […]
Egypt: NTRA updates their SRD Guideline to include allowed bands for WiFi 6E
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has announced significant advancements in spectrum management, including granting 5G licenses to mobile operators and allocating additional bandwidth for 6GHz RLAN for the first time in Egypt. 6GHz RLAN devices must operate in the 5925–6425 MHz frequency band, with a maximum EIRP of 250mW, using digital modulation […]