India 6 GHz Licence Exemption
The latest India 6 GHz exemption Regulatory Updates are reshaping spectrum access for wireless devices. On January 21, 2026, India’s Department of Telecommunications issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification that grants licence exemption for low power and very low power wireless access systems, especially Radio Local Area Networks (RLANs) in the 5925–6425 MHz (lower 6 GHz) band. Consequently, this […]
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 […]
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the Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025, replaces outdated procedures from the Indian […]
Montenegro: Opens Public Consultation on Spectrum Plan Proposal
Montenegro’s Agency for Electronic Communications has launched a public consultation on the draft Radio Frequency Spectrum Allocation Plan. This initiative harmonizes national spectrum use with international regulations such as the ITU Radio Regulations (2024) and the European Common Allocation Table (2025). The plan defines frequency bands between 8.3 kHz and 3000 GHz for various civil […]
India: Update in the testing and certification procedure TEC 93009: 2024
The Department of Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) released the updated version of TEC 93003. The release 3.0 from 2024 presents the new testing and certification procedure for telecom equipment. The main changes are listed below: 1. Enhancement of validity of Regular MTCTE Certificate from 5 years to 10 years 2. Revision of MTCTE labelling requirement […]
INDIA: Implementation of Phase II of MTCTE
The Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunications Equipment (MTCTE) regime shall be mandatory from Oct. 1st, 2020 for the following equipment: 1. Transmission Terminal Equipment (SDH Equipment, Multiplexing Equipment) 2. PON Family of broadband Equipment (PON ONT, PON ONU, and PON OLT) 3. Feedback device. Applications should be acceptable starting June 25th, 2020 but for sales, import, […]
EU AND JAPAN: Step Up Cooperation On 5G Mobile Technology
With the new 5G agreement, the EU will join forces with Japan to cope with the increasing need for wireless Internet and complement current efforts to create a Digital Single Market in Europe. The agreement will allow EU and Japan to work towards a common understanding and standards of 5G, identify new harmonised radio band […]
NAMIBIA: New Type Approval Requirement Deadline Extended
Namibian Communications Regulatory Authority (CRAN) implemented new mandatory Type Approval requirements which were scheduled to go into effect on August 3, 2015. That date has now been extended to November 30, 2015. These new requirements apply to all radio telecommunication equipment for importation and sale, without exemption. The Authority will accept R&TTE test reports, and […]
UNITED STATES: Reminder About The New FCC Rules For Part 15 U-NII Devices
This is a recall about the revised rules for U-NII devices (FCC 14-30) operating under Part 15 (new rules). These rules became effective on June 2, 2014. The following KDB publications have been prepared to provide guidance for demonstrating compliance with the new U-NII rules. Here is the transition period, during which devices may be approved […]
CANADA: Health Canada’s Radiofrequency Exposure Guidelines – Safety Code 6
Health Canada’s mandate regarding human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic energy from wireless devices is to carry out research into possible health effects, monitor the scientific literature related to such effects, and develop exposure guidelines. The current version of these exposure guidelines is specified in a document entitled: Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Energy […]