Regulatory News from 2025
Industry Calls for Full EU Release of Upper 6 GHz Band for Wi-FiIndustry stakeholders call for full EU release of the upper 6 GHz band for license-exempt Wi-Fi use ahead of a key RSPG recommendation in November 2025. »read more
New Director and Stricter LoA RequirementsCharles Kamau Karondo has been appointed as the new head of the Communications Authority. In addition, stricter LoA requirements will be introduced. »read more
IFT Officially DissolvedThe Plenary of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) has been officially ratified, and the former authority “IFT” has ceased to exist »read more
Anatel Act 14158, Update of Conformity RequirementsOn October 1, 2025, Anatel published Act No. 14158, revising Act No. 14448. The revisions to Act No. 14448 will become mandatory on April 6, 2026. »read more
EU: Harmonisation of 116–260 GHz SpectrumThe European Commission has launched a public consultation on harmonising the 116–260 GHz frequency range for radiodetermination applications. »read more
New Low-Interference Devices RegulationThe Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2025 is now in force, replacing the 2015 licence. »read more
FCC Operations Suspended Due to U.S. Government ShutdownOn October 1, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) suspended most of its normal operations following the U.S. government shutdown. »read more
Moldova Aligns with EU Conformity Assessment RulesOn August 28, 2025, amendments to Law 235/2011 on accreditation and conformity assessment were published in the Official Journal of Moldova. The changes will enter into force on February 28, 2026. »read more
Chile: Further Updates on MTT Exempt Resolution N°737Following the initial publication of Exempt Resolution N°737, additional clarifications and obligations must be considered. »read more
Ukraine Approves Wi-Fi 6EOn August 13, the Cabinet of Ministers amended Decree No. 976, opening the 5945–6425 MHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi 6E use. »read more
Colombia publishes CRC Resolution 7885/2025CRC Resolution 7885/2025 updates Colombia’s broadcasting market structure and modernizes parts of the regulatory framework. »read more
Mexico Introduces New Telecom Law: IFT Replaced by ATDT and CRTMexico published a Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law which dissolves the IFT and sets up a new two-tier regulatory model. »read more
ECC Public Consultations on SMS StandardsThe European Communications Committee (ECC) is holding public consultations on SMS security and emergency messaging, open until September 8, 2025. »read more
Anatel Resolution 780/2025New rules target violations, marketplaces, labeling, refurbished products, and consumer rights. »read more
ISED published RSS-247 Issue 4ISED has recently published RSS-247 Issue 4. This standard will become mandatory in January 2026. »read more
“New Family” Applications Needed for Multiple Product NamesStarting June 30, 2025, Canada's regulator ISED will no longer accept multiple product names in a single certification entry. »read more
Mexico Will Replace IFT Under Newly Published Telecom LawThe Mexican government has published a law, formally dissolving Mexico’s telecom regulator IFT, once a new telecommunications agency has formed. »read more
IBL-Lab listed as NFC Forum Authorized Test Lab (ATL)IBL-Lab GmbH is now officially recognized by the NFC Forum as an Authorized Test Lab (ATL) for analog and digital conformance testing. »read more
Upcoming IFT Summer ClosureMexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute will temporarily suspend operations during its summer recess. »read more
WTD 81 Greding: Bundeswehr Test Site HighlightsOn June 28, the Bundeswehr’s Day of the Armed Forces attracted thousands of visitors to WTD 81 in Greding, Bavaria. »read more
ACMA Public Consultations: CB Radio, Revenue, LPONThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched several public consultations. »read more
IFT Delays Implementation of Seal Guidelines to July 1, 2027The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) recently announced a postponement of the implementation of new IFT Seal guidelines. »read more
Type Approval Delays in Israel and IranType Approval Delays are expected for Israel and Iran, as a result of the escalating conflict. »read more
IBL-Lab listed as first Qi 2.2 ATLIBL-Lab GmbH is the first testing laboratory officially listed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) as an Authorized Test Lab (ATL) for Qi 2.2. »read more
Burundi Issues new Type Approval RegulationsThe ARCT of Burundi has released new Type Approval Regulations. Order No. 580/01 directs the management of radio and terminal equipment. »read more
Chile: MTT Exempt Resolution N°737 Updates SRD StandardsThe MTT has recently released Exempt Resolution N°737, amending Resolution N°1.985, which regulates Standards for Short Range Equipment. »read more
IB-Lenhardt AG Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 CertificationWe are pleased to announce that IB-Lenhardt AG has officially achieved certification according to the international standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022. »read more
New Frequency Allocation Plan and SRD decisionThe ARCEP is set up to update it's National Frequency Allocation Plan. In addition, a new SRD decision was recently published. »read more
Bermuda exempts BT & WLAN only devicesAs of February 14, 2025, devices operating exclusively via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi no longer require Type Approval in Bermuda. »read more
New Frequency Allocation Table for Ghana ReleasedOn April 4, 2025, the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana published an updated National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAT). »read more
Niger: Certificate Validity Reduction to 3 yearsNiger's authority has reduced the validity of new certificates to 3 years. Plans for the implementation of local testing have also been announced. »read more
ICASA Opens Consultation on Draft Radio Frequency Plan 2025ICASA has recently released a new Frequency Allocation plan, which will remain open for comments until May. »read more
The MoST has released a new circularThe MoST has released circular "No. 01/2025/TT-BKHCN, amending Circular 08/2021/TT-BTTTT. »read more
Provision of Importer Details now requiredThe Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) will now require importer details for all Type Approval Submissions. »read more
NCA Mandates Sample Submission for Type approvalThe NCA insists on the sample provision for new Type Approval Applications. This requirement was previously regulated but not enforced. »read more
Eid Al-Fitr Festivities 2025The upcoming holiday Eid al-Fitr is anticipated to impact Type Approval processes in several countries, notably Azerbaijan and Indonesia. »read more
Open ACMA Consultations 2025The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is currently holding consultations on six different proposals. »read more
MIC Approvals for 433 MHz Now Possible in JapanStarting February 28, 2025, specific 433 MHz SRDs can be approved in Japan. »read more
FCC Launches Deregulation InitiativeThe FCC has initiated a deregulation effort titled "IN RE: DELETE, DELETE, DELETE". Comments can be submitted until April 11, 2025. »read more
SIRIM Mandates IPv6 Reports for Approvals Starting July 2025SIRIM announced new requirements for IPv6 compliance, impacting type approvals and renewals for cellular devices. »read more
RSS-247, Issue 4, Open Draft ConsultationInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is currently holding a consultation on “RSS-247, Issue 4”, open until May 5, 2025. »read more
Authority Name Change in IndonesiaIndonesia's Type Approval authority has officially changed its name to DJID. »read more
ECC Public Consultations – Open Draft Reports and DecisionsExplore the latest ECC public consultations on spectrum management, interference mitigation, and frequency coordination. Open until March 2025. »read more
Transition from CST to SABER PlatformAs announced in the "Technical Regulation for Communications and Information Technology Devices", the CST platform has transitioned. »read more
New Technical Regulations issued by the IFT (February 2025)On February 7 and 10, 2025, Mexico's Diario Oficial published two new regulations, which will take effect in November 2025. »read more
Upcoming Merger of the MIC with the MoSTThe MIC is set to merge with the MoST, in the near future, as per government resolution published on December 6, 2024. »read more
EU Cybersecurity Harmonization (With Restrictions)The EU has released "DECISION (EU) 2025/138", on January 30, 2025. »read more
Ofcom Seeks Feedback on Wireless License ExemptionsThe UK communications regulator Ofcom is conducting a public consultation on updates to wireless telegraphy licence exemptions. »read more
ACMA Consultations 2025: Submission Deadlines & TopicsThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is currently holding various consultations. »read more
ANRT Updates Type Approval: Labeling & SAR RulesOn January 20, 2025, the ANRT released a new Type Approval Decision, introducing new label details and SAR display requirements. »read more
ISED Consultations Open for RSS-102 SAR Compliance ProceduresInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is holding consultations on "RSS-102.SAR.MEAS, Issue 2" and "RSS-102.SAR.SIM, Issue 1". »read more
Update of SDPPI recognized Lab ListThe SDPPI will replace "KEPDIRJEN No 109 Tahun 2024". A new list of recognized laboratories is expected to be released within the next six months. »read more
Lunar New Year Festivities 2025Upcoming New Year celebrations in several Asian countries are anticipated to cause delays across all public sectors. »read more
Certification body RATEL ceases CoC servicesThe certification body RATEL has announced the stop of conformity assessment services for radio devices, effective January 1, 2025. »read more
Plans for Labeling Introduction by TELCORThe Telecommunications authority in Nicaragua (TELCOR) is planning to establish device labeling in 2025. »read more
