United States: New FCC Covered List Updates
Foreign Origin Restrictions in FCC Covered List Updates The 2026 regulatory updates mark a fundamental pivot in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) methodology for securing the U.S. telecommunications supply chain. Historically, compliance efforts relied on “entity-based” blacklisting targeting specific corporate actors like Huawei and ZTE. However, under the 2026 updates to the Covered List, authorized […]
South Africa NFP 2026: Key Spectrum Changes
South Africa has updated its national spectrum framework to reflect recent international and regional developments. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, or ICASA, published the South Africa NRFP 2026 under section 34 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2005. The official plan covers frequencies from 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz. The new National Radio Frequency […]
Paraguay Homologation Reform Consultation
Paraguay has opened an important public consultation concerning the modernization of its telecommunications equipment homologation framework. The Paraguay homologation reform initiative focuses on the problems affecting the current regime and the potential direction of a future regulatory update. Through Board Resolution No. 1651/2026, the National Telecommunications Commission, or CONATEL, placed the Problem Formulation Document for […]
Vietnam Introduces IP Camera Cybersecurity Rules
On May 14, 2026, Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) issued Circular No. 48/2026/TT-BCA, promulgating QCVN 11:2026/BCA, the new National Technical Regulation establishing baseline cybersecurity requirements for surveillance cameras using Internet Protocol (IP). The regulation introduces a new legal framework for IP camera cybersecurity applicable to devices manufactured, imported, and circulated in the Vietnamese market. […]
Malaysia Updates Short Range Device Requirements and Technical Codes
Malaysia Updates SRD Specifications for 2026 The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has introduced significant updates to its regulatory framework for wireless and communications equipment through the registration of two new technical codes effective 5 May 2026: MCMC MTSFB TC T022:2026, Communications Equipment – Baseline Requirements, and MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2026, Short Range Devices […]
Costa Rica AFC Homologation Rules for 6 GHz
Costa Rica AFC Homologation Consultation The Superintendency of Telecommunications (SUTEL) in Costa Rica has opened two parallel public consultations to establish the administrative and technical framework for Standard Power (SP) operations in the 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz frequency range (6 GHz band) using Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems. The proposed measures are part of […]
South Korea SAR Standard KS C 3350 Update
The South Korea SAR standard introduces KS C 3350 as a single harmonized framework. It replaces the previous standards KS C 3370-1 (Head) and KS C 3370-2 (Body), which are now repealed. Moreover, the new standard aligns with the international IEC/IEEE 62209-1528:2020 standard. Measurement procedures are now consolidated for devices used within 20 cm of […]
Paraguay Allocates IMT Frequency Bands at 2.3 and 3.5 GHz
Paraguay Approves IMT Frequency Bands Paraguay’s National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) issued Resolution No. 3339/2025, establishing the use of the 3.700–3.800 MHz band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) systems. The resolution also modifies several notes of the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF). As a result, these changes affect the design, configuration, and certification of telecommunications equipment […]
Singapore Updates IMDA TS CMT Specification
Singapore Updates IMDA TS CMT Rules Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has released Issue 1 Revision 4 (March 2026) of the IMDA TS CMT technical specification for cellular mobile terminals. The update introduces new compliance requirements affecting devices connecting to Singapore public mobile networks, including 2G default-off settings and emergency cell broadcast functionality. The […]
Nicaragua Telecom Equipment Approval Changes
Nicaragua Clarifies Telecom Equipment Approval Framework Following the implementation of the General Convergent Telecommunications Law, TELCOR clarified how Nicaragua telecom equipment approval will operate in practice. Specifically, the authority introduced a formal classification system that defines which telecom devices are prohibited, which qualify as restricted-use, and which currently require no regulatory action. Under this framework, […]