Chile 600 MHz Consultation for IMT Use
Chile has launched a 600 MHz consultation to assess the potential use of this frequency band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). The Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (Subtel) leads this initiative. It presents technical background, current usage, and possible alternatives. The process also invites public input. Background on the 600 MHz Band The 600 MHz band ranges […]
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 It replaces the previous standards KS C 3370-1 (Head) and KS C 3370-2 (Body), which are now repealed.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 […]
Hong Kong OFCA updates RFID and 920–925 MHz specs
Hong Kong OFCA update: the Hong Kong Communications Authority (OFCA) issued updated performance specifications on March 18, 2026, covering radio equipment operating in the 920–925 MHz band and RFID equipment operating in the 865–868 MHz and/or 920–925 MHz bands. The update introduces HKCA 1078 Issue 2 and HKCA 1049 Issue 2. The publication text confirms […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canada Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances
Canada has introduced the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2025, replacing the 2012 regulatory framework. Through this update, the government strengthens its commitments under the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants. The Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances directly affects manufacturers, importers, and suppliers involved in industrial and electronic equipment. As the June 30, 2026 […]
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 […]
Japan 433MHz TPMS RKE Update
Japan 433MHz TPMS RKE Update Expands Band Japan has introduced amendments to the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Radio Act and the Regulation for Radio Equipment that directly affect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The Japan 433MHz TPMS RKE update expands the permitted frequency band and removes specific equipment enclosure […]
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, […]