Mexico: CRT Procedure Simplification Consultation
Mexico’sCRT procedure simplification proposal could change how applicants prepare and submit regulatory filings. On September 10, 2026, the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT) published a draft agreement addressing procedures handled by its Dirección General de Concesiones, Autorizaciones y Registros (DGCAR). The proposal is subject to a non-binding public consultation from September 11 to October 9, […]
Brazil: ANATEL’s new system CERTIFICA Updated Requirements
Brazil CERTIFICA requirements bring two administrative compliance priorities into focus for telecom product certification: a formally signed Product Warranty Declaration and ICP-Brasil digital signatures from the local applicant. As ANATEL transitions from the legacy Mosaico/SCH platform to CERTIFICA, the agency is standardizing these documentation requirements across Designated Certification Bodies (OCDs). Applicants should review their warranty […]
Taiwan BSMI Certification: Charger and UPS Updates
Taiwan BSMI certification requirements are changing for battery chargers, certain power adapters and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Manufacturers and importers have a transition period to prepare, with key mandatory requirements applying from 1 July 2027. Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) issued the final amendments on 8 September 2026, effective upon issuance. The […]
Kenya Opens Public Consultation on Network Equipment
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has opened a public consultation on its proposed Network Equipment specifications. The draft, Technical Specifications for Network Equipment, 2026 (CA.TS.520:2026), aims to guide type approval for equipment that businesses sell and use in Kenya. Manufacturers, importers and other stakeholders can submit comments until September 30, 2026. However, this deadline […]
Honduras Expands WAS/RLAN and Revises Spectrum Rules
Honduras has expanded its frequency framework for wireless access, mobile networks and satellite systems. The Honduras spectrum update introduces changes relevant to equipment configurations and network authorization planning. CONATEL adopted Resolution NR003/26 on August 26, 2026, and it took effect upon publication on September 2, 2026. The resolution updates the National Frequency Allocation Plan and […]
Dominican Republic Sets Low-Power Device Rules
The Dominican Republic has finalized low-power device rules for IoT, RFID, telemetry and smart metering systems operating in the 915–928 MHz band. On August 27, 2026, INDOTEL adopted Resolution No. 074-2026, establishing frequency, power and emission requirements for these applications. Devices operate under a generic licence without an individual spectrum licence or specific frequency authorization. […]
Mexico Quality Infrastructure Regulation Takes Effect
Mexico published a new Regulation of the Quality Infrastructure Law on September 4, 2026. The new instrument establishes the administrative framework for Mexico’s Quality Infrastructure Law. It covers standardization, accreditation, certification, conformity assessment, metrology, verification, and market surveillance. The Mexico Quality Infrastructure Regulation takes effect on September 7, 2026. On that date, it replaces the […]
Mexico Updates Cell Broadcast Requirements
Mexico’s Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT) has published the final amendment to Disposición Técnica IFT-011-2022 Part 3. The revised Mexico cell broadcast requirements affect Mobile Terminal Equipment (ETM) that supports Cell Broadcast Services (CBS), introducing changes to alert functionality, testing and conformity assessment requirements. Published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación on August 28, […]
Argentina Postpones RAMATEL Implementation to Dec 2026
Argentina’s Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) has announced a formal delay regarding telecommunications equipment regulations. The agency is postponing the RAMATEL implementation timeline across the country. Resolution 843/2026 officially postpones the effective date of the RAMATEL registry from September 1 to December 1, 2026. This extension was authorized by the agency’s appointed overseer to maintain […]
Singapore IMDA Updates Equipment Registration
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has announced several changes to the country’s telecommunications equipment registration framework. These Singapore IMDA updates affect residential gateways, eSIM-enabled products, cellular mobile terminals, IoT equipment, and M2M devices. Overall, the changes combine new technical requirements with updates to the registration process. Therefore, manufacturers, suppliers, and compliance teams should review […]