European Union: Updated RED Compliance Guide
The European Commission has published an updated EU RED Guide covering key compliance obligations under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED – Directive 2014/53/EU). The guidance addresses common charging interfaces, cybersecurity requirements, conformity assessment, technical documentation, labeling, and market surveillance obligations. Manufacturers, importers, authorized representatives, and other economic operators should review the updated guidance carefully. Several […]
United States FCC Allocation Expanded for 3.7 GHz Band
Overview of 3.7 GHz Band Allocation Official United States FCC allocation rules under 47 CFR Part 27 now expand the 3.7 GHz Service band. Specifically, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded this spectrum from 3700–3980 MHz to 3700–4140 MHz. As a result, this update changes device testing and equipment approval timelines. Additionally, it updates network […]
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. […]
United States: New FCC Covered List Updates
Foreign Origin Restrictions in FCC Covered List Updates The 2026 regulatory updates mark a fundamental pivot in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) methodology for securing the U.S. telecommunications supply chain. Historically, compliance efforts relied on “entity-based” blacklisting targeting specific corporate actors like Huawei and ZTE. However, under the 2026 updates to the Covered List, authorized […]
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 […]
Honduras PNAF Consultation on IMT and 6 GHz
Key elements of the Honduras PNAF consultation CONATEL proposes several changes to the national allocation framework. These changes include private IMT systems, mobile-satellite service operations, expansion of the 6 GHz WAS/RLAN range, and a new NGSO satellite evaluation approach. The consultation notice and the proposed amendments appear in the draft resolution. Private IMT networks in […]
Paraguay Homologation Reform Consultation
Paraguay has opened an important public consultation concerning the modernization of its telecommunications equipment homologation framework. The Paraguay homologation reform initiative focuses on the problems affecting the current regime and the potential direction of a future regulatory update. Through Board Resolution No. 1651/2026, the National Telecommunications Commission, or CONATEL, placed the Problem Formulation Document for […]
Paraguay Frequency Plan Updates
Paraguay has introduced a significant spectrum management update affecting Wi-Fi 6E, RFID, Internet of Things technologies and other wireless equipment. Under Resolution No. 1232/2026, the country adopted a new National Frequency Plan, or PNF, replacing the previous National Frequency Allocation Plan. The plan was published in Official Gazette No. 171 on July 6, 2026, as […]
Brazil Hazardous Substances Framework Adopted
On July 10, 2026, Brazil officially published CONAMA Resolution No. 516/2026, introducing the country’s new Hazardous Substances Framework for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The regulation establishes mandatory restrictions on ten hazardous substances and creates a new compliance framework that manufacturers and importers must follow before placing products on the Brazilian market. This resolution marks […]