Malaysia Updates Frequency Use with Class Assignment 2
Malaysia Class Assignment 2 Adds IMT Private Network Devices Malaysia’s Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has published Malaysia Class Assignment No. 2 of 2025, introducing important regulatory changes for wireless communication devices. Taking effect on 24 June 2025, this update notably adds the International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) private network wireless access device to the framework. […]
Saudi Arabia Updates RoHS Conformity Rules
Saudi Arabia has introduced updated RoHS conformity rules for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), marking a significant development in the region’s regulatory landscape. Issued by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), this update aims to enhance product safety, environmental protection, and consumer confidence. What’s New in the RoHS Conformity Rules The revised regulation […]
Indonesia Requires New DoC Format for Telecom Certification
Indonesia Telecom Certification Rule Changes: New DoC Format Now Mandatory A major change in Indonesia telecom certification has been announced by the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID). As of August 1, 2025, all certification applications for telecom equipment must use a revised Declaration of Conformity (DoC) format. This requirement is part of Circular Letter […]
Israel Network Shutdown: All 2G/3G Services Ending 2025
Israel Network Shutdown: Preparing for the 2G and 3G Sunset Israel is entering the final phase of its network shutdown, which will see 2G and 3G services fully phased out by December 31, 2025. This transition supports modernization of mobile communications, paving the way for advanced 4G and 5G networks. What the Israel Network Shutdown […]
Angola Launches INACOM Portal for Telecom Approvals
Angola Introduces New Steps to Secure Type Approval System On June 12, 2025, Angola’s Instituto Angolano das Comunicações (INACOM) introduced a new online platform for telecom-related services. This move is part of its plan to modernize regulatory operations. Furthermore, the platform improves transparency and public access to type approval processes. In addition to launching the […]
Mexico Telecom Law Advances With Key Compliance Changes
Mexico Telecom Law Update: Key Changes and Transition Plan The new Mexico Telecom Law introduces sweeping reforms to modernize the country’s telecommunications framework, with careful provisions to ensure smooth implementation. Through close collaboration between the existing Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) and newly created Telecom Regulatory Commission (CRT), the legislation maintains regulatory continuity while minimizing […]
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 […]
India: Telecom Certification Rules Changed in 2025
India: Telecom Certification Rules Changed in 2025 The India telecom certification process underwent a major transformation on May 16, 2025, when the Ministry of Communications introduced a new framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The update, titled the Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025, replaces outdated procedures from the Indian […]
Colombia Adds 5G Band 38 to Terminal Equipment Standards
Colombia Adds 5G Band 38 to Terminal Equipment Standards On June 11, 2025, Colombia’s Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones (CRC) released Circular 162 of 2025, introducing an important update to enable 5G Band 38 device certifications. This Regulatory Updates notice formally replaces Circular 155 of 2024 and revises the technical standards required for the homologation […]
Europe: New RED Update Revises Conformity Rules
Europe Revises Harmonised Standards in Latest EU RED Update On May 14, 2025, the European Commission published a significant amendment to Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2191. This EU RED update introduces revisions and additions to harmonised standards that support compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU). These changes reflect technological advancements and a push toward maintaining […]