Bolivia ATT Updates Telecom Equipment List for Approval
Bolivia has introduced important changes to its telecom equipment list subject to type approval. On February 26, 2026, the Telecommunications and Transport Regulation and Oversight Authority (ATT) issued an official communication publishing an updated list of telecommunications equipment requiring homologation. This new version replaces the previous list issued in January 2025 and introduces several additional […]
Argentina Telecom Certification Reform 2026
Argentina Telecom Certification Reform marks a significant shift in how telecommunications equipment is approved and commercialized in the country. Through Resolution 57/2026, Argentina’s National Telecom Regulator (ENACOM) has redefined the certification and market access framework, transitioning from direct evaluation to a third-party Certification Agency model. This update introduces structural changes that impact manufacturers, importers, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nicaragua TELCOR Introduces Labeling and Certification Rules
Transforming Nicaragua’s Telecom Compliance Landscape Following the enforcement of Nicaragua’s General Telecommunications Convergent Law (Law No. 1223/2024), the Nicaraguan regulator TELCOR released the first six regulatory instruments designed to implement this new legal framework. Published on November 18, 2025, these initial rules introduce sweeping updates in key areas, including user rights, administrative processes, equipment approval, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mexico: IFT Updates Homologation and Labeling Requirements for Telecommunications and Broadcasting Equipment.
On October 2, 2024, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) published updates to the homologation and labeling requirements for telecommunications and broadcasting products. These updates include expanded options for physical and electronic labeling and address specifically the use of the IFT Seal. Manufacturers of telecom, broadcasting, and related consumer electronics must comply with these new requirements […]
Mexico: IFT outlines a public consultation on guidelines for the use of the IFT seal for homologated devices.
The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has initiated a public consultation process to gather feedback on proposed modifications to the “Lineamientos para uso del Sello IFT” and “Lineamientos para la homologación de productos, equipos, dispositivos o aparatos destinados a telecomunicaciones o radiodifusión.” Both public consultations will run in parallel and aim to reformulate the label […]
Brazil: Office letter 463/2023 – Updates regarding Act 17089 – Safety requirements
ANATEL issued 2 office letters, 463/2023 and 466/2023 regarding additional information and instructions regarding Act 17087 from Dec 19th, 2022 that defined new requirements for safety evaluation for telecommunication devices. Act 17087 had updated references and similar testing to the previous Act 950, but with an additional item of “marking and instructions” that will evaluate […]