Mauritania – New SRD Licensing Exemptions
Mauritania has officially introduced SRD licensing exemptions, redefining the framework for the use of low power and short range devices (SRDs). With Decision N° 100/2025/ARE/CNR, the Regulatory Authority provides license-free spectrum use for specific device categories, subject to strict technical conditions. Key Regulatory Changes Exemptions and Conditions The regulation, enacted on October 22, 2025, exempts […]
Venezuela Launches SIGESTEL Module for Equipment Certification
Venezuela’s National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) has enhanced its digital infrastructure by launching a new SIGESTEL certification module. This update is a key part of the country’s broader strategy to digitalize regulatory procedures and streamline telecom equipment approvals. New SIGESTEL Certification Module Explained The new module is integrated into the existing SIGESTEL (Telecommunications Management System) platform […]
Niger Updated Homologation Procedure Now in Effect
Niger Homologation Update Now in Effect The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Post (ARCEP) of Niger has officially announced the implementation of a new homologation framework. The Niger homologation update introduces revised procedures for certifying radio and terminal equipment, impacting all entities seeking market access in the country. Under the new regulations, only natural […]
Argentina – Cell Broadcast AlertAR Requirements
The Argentina Cell Broadcast initiative has taken an important step forward with ENACOM’s recent approval of the “SISTEMA DE ALERTA TEMPRANA – AlertAR.” This new regulatory update confirms that mobile device manufacturers must ensure compliance with Cell Broadcast requirements when certifying devices for the Argentine market. Moreover, this development reinforces Argentina’s commitment to improving public […]
Brazil Opens Public Consultation on Data Center Conformity Rules
Brazil Data Center Regulation Open for Public Comment The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) in Brazil has launched Public Consultation No. 48/2025. This initiative introduces a proposed framework of technical requirements and operational procedures for the conformity assessment and homologation of data centers that are integrated into telecommunications networks (DCTCs). The Brazil data center regulation signals […]
Brazil – ANATEL import rules updated for 2026
The ANATEL import rules in Brazil are undergoing significant changes, affecting both product samples for conformity assessment and telecom products already approved for commercialization. Published on November 25, 2025, ANATEL’s Act No. 18.086 outlines these updates, which will officially take effect on May 25, 2026. What’s changing under the new ANATEL import rules Importation of […]
Chile QR Code Requirements Updated for SRDs
Subtel has issued Resolution N° 2.219 (published November 24, 2025) as a key amendment to the comprehensive SRD regulatory framework introduced by Resolution N° 737. The Redefined Regulatory Framework The complete structure governing SRDs in Chile is now composed of three main resolutions: Resolution N° 1985: Continues to define the full framework for Short Range […]
South Korea Mandates USB Type-C Connectors for ICT Equipment
USB Type-C Compliance Now Mandatory in South Korea On November 5, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) announced Notification No. 2025-56, introducing new technical standards requiring the use of USB Type-C connectors for charging and data transmission in a broad range of ICT equipment. This move aligns with global trends to reduce […]
Guinea-Bissau Implements Mandatory Local Representative Rule
New Requirement for Local Representation in ICT Approvals The National ICT Regulatory Authority (ARN) of Guinea-Bissau has issued Order No. 4/CA/ARN/2025, establishing a new requirement for local representation in the approval process of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment. Effective August 4, 2025, this order applies to all domestic and foreign entities applying for product […]
Vietnam MST Updates Type Approval and DoC Rules
A Regulatory Shift in Vietnam ICT Compliance On November 13, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) issued Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN, establishing a new legal foundation for managing ICT products categorized under Group 2, those considered potentially unsafe. Effective December 31, 2025, this Circular replaces Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT from the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), […]