Pakistan IoT Regulations & SRD Framework News
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released Version 1.4 (Nov 2025) of the Regulatory Framework for Short Range Devices (SRD) and Terrestrial Internet of Things (IoT) Services, bringing significant Pakistan IoT Regulations into effect. This updated regulatory framework introduces new compliance guidelines for IoT services, especially for operators under the LPWAN license category. Understanding the […]
Indonesia Enforces Telecom Equipment Standards
Indonesia – KOMDIGI Releases Decree No. 469 of 2025 on Telecom Equipment Standards The Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI) in Indonesia has released Decree No. 469 of 2025. This regulation establishes an updated list of telecommunication equipment that must comply with national technical standards. As a result, the regulatory landscape for market access has […]
New Safety and RoHS Rules for Electronics in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has introduced significant updates to its regulatory framework, impacting manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment. These changes, centered on hazardous substances and low-voltage equipment safety, aim to align national standards with global practices. The Uzbekistan RoHS regulations, now official, mark a key compliance milestone for market access in 2025 and 2026. Uzbekistan RoHS Regulations […]
Sri Lanka ECS Mandate for Telecom Applications
Sri Lanka ECS Mandate for Telecom Applications The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has enforced a mandatory rule requiring vendors to use its Equipment Clearance System (ECS) for all telecom equipment application submissions. This Sri Lanka ECS mandate introduces a streamlined, centralized approach that enhances the integrity and tracking of application data. From […]
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 […]
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), […]
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, […]