United States FCC Equipment Authorization
Key Changes in FCC Equipment Authorization On July 16, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued new rules that change how the FCC equipment authorization process works. These rules affect Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs) and testing laboratories. The goal is to improve security and strengthen oversight. The FCC equipment authorization program makes sure that devices […]
Colombia Adds 5G Band 38 to Terminal Equipment Standards
Colombia Adds 5G Band 38 to Terminal Equipment Standards On June 11, 2025, Colombia’s Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones (CRC) released Circular 162 of 2025, introducing an important update to enable 5G Band 38 device certifications. This Regulatory Updates notice formally replaces Circular 155 of 2024 and revises the technical standards required for the homologation […]
Honduras: CONATEL extends the deadline to participate in Public Consultation on the National Frequency Plan.
Honduras’s National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) has launched a public consultation regarding updates to the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF). This consultation, open from October 10 to 18 but now extended to Oct 28th, invites stakeholders to provide feedback on new spectrum allocations, particularly affecting mobile and broadcasting services across various frequency bands, including 453-457.5 MHz, […]
Bahamas: Public Consultation Launched for 5G Deployment Roadmap in The Bahamas
The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has released a public consultation document outlining the roadmap for 5G deployment in The Bahamas. The plan focuses on spectrum allocation, technical standards, and regulatory changes necessary to support 5G rollout. Key actions include stakeholder meetings and consultation responses, due by October 7, 2024. The roadmap highlights the […]
Malaysia: MCMC opens Public Consultation on New Communications Equipment Framework.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has published the open Public Consultation on the New Communications Equipment Framework on May 20th, 2024. The new framework proposes 3 different schemes depending on the level of risk of the devices to be certified (Low, medium and high). One of the main changes would be the implementation […]