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 […]
Brazil – ANATEL Certifica Portal Mandatory from August 31, 2026
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) is transitioning product certification processes to the new Certifica portal. The new platform will replace the current SCH Mosaico system. According to a communication issued by ANATEL, Certifica will become mandatory from August 31, 2026. Therefore, companies involved in ANATEL product certification must verify their representation arrangements before the transition. […]
Dominican Republic Telecom Reform Proposal
The Dominican telecom reform is moving into an important early stage as the Dominican Republic considers a broad modernization of its telecommunications framework. On August 14, 2026, the Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones (INDOTEL) presented the proposed Ley General de Telecomunicaciones, Infraestructura Digital y Conectividad, intended to update the legal structure currently based on Law […]
Brazil 6 GHz Rules: ANATEL Restricts Wi-Fi Use
Brazil has introduced an important change to the regulatory treatment of wireless broadband local area network systems operating in the 6 GHz band. Through Acórdão nº 203 and Ato nº 10.400, ANATEL approved new Brazil 6 GHz requirements that restrict qualifying WAS/RLAN equipment to the 5.925–6.425 MHz sub-band. The decision directly affects the technical framework […]
Costa Rica AFC Homologation Rules for 6 GHz
Costa Rica has introduced a mandatory homologation process for Standard Power devices that use Automated Frequency Coordination systems in the 6 GHz band. Resolution RCS-138-2026 sets the Costa Rica AFC Homologation requirements for equipment operating from 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz. SUTEL requires manufacturers and applicants to complete this process before using the equipment under […]