India: Digital Data Rules 2025 Key Updates
On January 3, 2025, India released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“the Rules”) in its official Gazette. These Rules aim to operationalize the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, establishing a robust data protection framework for businesses operating in the country. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has initiated a […]
EU: Cybersecurity Standards Decision 2025/138 Update
OEU Cybersecurity Standards Update for Radio Equipment On January 30, 2025, the European Commission published IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2025/138. This update revises the list of harmonized standards for radio equipment, focusing on cybersecurity compliance under Delegated Regulation 2022/30. Focus on Cybersecurity The updated standards emphasize network protection, data privacy, and fraud protection, aligning with Articles […]
Montenegro: Opens Public Consultation on Spectrum Plan Proposal
Montenegro’s Agency for Electronic Communications has launched a public consultation on the draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Allocation Plan. This initiative harmonizes national spectrum use with international regulations such as the ITU Radio Regulations (2024) and the European Common Allocation Table (2025). The plan defines frequency bands between 8.3 kHz and 3000 GHz for various civil […]
Indonesia: SDPPI is now DJID: Impact on current certificates
The Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika (SDPPI) from Indonesia, is now changing to Direktorat Jenderal Infrastruktur Digital or Director General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID), as a result of the organizational structure of the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) previously, KOMINFO. The new certificates issued by DJID will include a […]
India: TEC announced Acceptance of ILAC Test Reports under MTCTE
The Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) announced a partial modification with No. 5-2/2024-TC/TEC, published on 01/01/2025. The update addresses the acceptance of ILAC test reports issued by laboratories from non-border sharing countries for certain telecommunication equipment. Here are the following products notified under MTCTE: The test reports issued by ILAC signatories (other than border-sharing countries) should […]
Thailand: NBTC opens Public Consultation New Standards for Wireless Microphones and DECT
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand (NBTC) published three draft announcements that update technical standards and regulations for wireless communication devices. The three draft announcements address the following: • Technical standards for wireless microphones. • General rules for the use of radio frequency and radio communication equipment allowed for general use. • Technical […]
Malaysia: MCMC Announces Transition to 5G Dual Network Model & Revocation of Direction No. 3 of 2021
On December 31st, 2024, MCMC released the Ministerial direction on 5G network implementation and revocation of the ministerial direction on the deployment of 5G infrastructure and network, Direction No 3. of 2021. The Government of Malaysia has decided for the 5G single wholesale network model to be enhanced and transitioned into the 5G dual network […]
Indonesia: SDPPI Announces Expiration of KEPDIRJEN No 109 Tahun 2024 on the Recognition of Foreign Test Labs.
On January 2nd, 2025, SDPPI announced the expiration of Decree 109 of 2024 concerning the determination of Foreign Test Labs for the purpose of certification of Telecommunication equipment in Indonesia. Manufacturers must consider the following conditions for their upcoming SDPPI applications, considering the accredited labs under Decree 109 of 2024: SDPPI has not launched yet […]
Tunisia: Expands Wi-Fi 6 Usage in Private Buildings: Key Regulatory Changes for 2024
This resolution amends existing regulations governing radio frequencies in Tunisia, specifically focusing on expanding the use of Wi-Fi 6 technology within private spaces. Key Changes: Expansion of Wi-Fi 6 Usage: The resolution introduces a new provision allowing the use of Wi-Fi 6 technology within private buildings for internal data transmission networks. This amendment is added […]
Indonesia: SDPPI Opens Public Consultation on Wireless Power Transmission; New Frequency Allocations Proposed
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital is currently developing new regulations for Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) technology, which will revoke the existing standards for WPT outlined in the KEPMEN KOMINFO No. 260 Tahun 2024. The proposed changes are designed to accommodate technological advancements and improve the efficiency of WPT by expanding and specifically allocating frequency […]