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 […]
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 […]
Vietnam – New 6GHz WLAN Regulation Announced
Vietnam has officially released a significant 6GHz WLAN regulation, setting a new national technical standard for radio access equipment operating in the 6 GHz band. With the issuance of Circular 41/2025/TT-BKHCN on November 13, 2025, this update replaces the previously applicable QCVN 47:2015/BTTTT for affected devices, bringing clarity to a previously ambiguous regulatory environment. New […]
Niger Updated Homologation Procedure Now in Effect
Niger Homologation Update Now in Effect The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Post (ARCEP) of Niger has officially announced the implementation of a new homologation framework. The Niger homologation update introduces revised procedures for certifying radio and terminal equipment, impacting all entities seeking market access in the country. Under the new regulations, only natural […]
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 […]
Chile QR Code Requirements Updated for SRDs
Subtel has issued Resolution N° 2.219 (published November 24, 2025) as a key amendment to the comprehensive SRD regulatory framework introduced by Resolution N° 737. The Redefined Regulatory Framework The complete structure governing SRDs in Chile is now composed of three main resolutions: Resolution N° 1985: Continues to define the full framework for Short Range […]
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), […]