Israel Network Shutdown: All 2G/3G Services Ending 2025
Israel Network Shutdown: Preparing for the 2G and 3G Sunset Israel is entering the final phase of its network shutdown, which will see 2G and 3G services fully phased out by December 31, 2025. This transition supports modernization of mobile communications, paving the way for advanced 4G and 5G networks. What the Israel Network Shutdown […]
Panama 6GHz Devices Rules Simplified
Unlocking Opportunities: Panama 6GHz Devices Update Panama 6GHz devices regulations have been updated following a recent announcement from the National Authority of Public Services (ASEP). These changes to frequency allocation open new opportunities for manufacturers and integrators of wireless technologies. The update marks an important milestone for Panama in aligning with international spectrum management trends […]
Malaysia Announces Draft IoT Functional Safety Requirements
Malaysia Announces Draft IoT Functional Safety Requirements The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has released a draft technical code proposing functional safety principles for Internet of Things (IoT) systems. This Regulatory Updates initiative invites public input on a framework that addresses systemic risks in connected environments. Rather than focusing on individual product types, the […]
Mexico Telecom Law Reshapes Certification and Market Access
Mexico’s Telecom Sector Sees Major Overhaul with New Law On July 16, 2025, the new Mexico Telecom Law was officially published as the Ley en Materia de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusión in the Diario Oficial de la Federación, replacing the former Ley Federal de Telecomunicaciones y Radiodifusión (LFTR). This significant update to the regulatory framework introduces […]
Argentina Private Radio Frequencies
Argentina Advances Private Radio Communication with ENACOM Resolution 928/2025 Argentina’s National Communications Entity (ENACOM) has announced a significant regulatory update with the issuance of Resolution 928/2025, effective from June 17, 2025. This resolution marks a pivotal moment for localized communication networks, specifically by enabling the use of new Argentina private radio frequencies for private trunked […]
Angola Launches INACOM Portal for Telecom Approvals
Angola Introduces New Steps to Secure Type Approval System On June 12, 2025, Angola’s Instituto Angolano das Comunicações (INACOM) introduced a new online platform for telecom-related services. This move is part of its plan to modernize regulatory operations. Furthermore, the platform improves transparency and public access to type approval processes. In addition to launching the […]
Mexico Telecom Law Advances With Key Compliance Changes
Mexico Telecom Law Update: Key Changes and Transition Plan The new Mexico Telecom Law introduces sweeping reforms to modernize the country’s telecommunications framework, with careful provisions to ensure smooth implementation. Through close collaboration between the existing Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) and newly created Telecom Regulatory Commission (CRT), the legislation maintains regulatory continuity while minimizing […]
Brazil: Updates Import Rules for Telecom Products
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has opened a public consultation to revise its telecom import rules through a new Operational Procedure for Importing Telecommunications Products. The proposed changes aim to modernize the process by integrating Anatel’s requirements into the Integrated Foreign Trade System (SISCOMEX), ensuring smoother customs clearance for telecom goods. Key Changes to Brazil’s Telecom Import Rules The […]
Burundi Enforces New Telecom Type Approval Rules
Burundi Telecom Type Approval Rules Redefined The Government of Burundi has enacted Ordonnance Ministérielle No. 580/01.1, issued on 17 April 2025, establishing new requirements for the approval, sale, and use of radio and telecommunications terminal equipment. This ordinance was reinforced by an official communiqué from ARCT (Agence de Régulation et de Contrôle des Télécommunications), dated […]
India: Telecom Certification Rules Changed in 2025
India: Telecom Certification Rules Changed in 2025 The India telecom certification process underwent a major transformation on May 16, 2025, when the Ministry of Communications introduced a new framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The update, titled the Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025, replaces outdated procedures from the Indian […]