UK Expands 6 GHz Wi-Fi Spectrum Under IR 2030
The United Kingdom has expanded its licence-exempt spectrum for wireless connectivity. On October 23, 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published Version 1.17 of the UK Interface Requirement 2030 (IR 2030), introducing an important update to UK Wi-Fi Spectrum regulations. The revision extends the authorised frequency range for Wireless Access Systems and Radio Local Area […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Zealand LoRaWAN GURL Compliance Reminder
New Zealand’s Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has issued a LoRaWAN GURL compliance reminder for LoRaWAN devices. The notice does not introduce new rules. It does not change technical limits or licensing obligations. Instead, RSM is reminding manufacturers, suppliers, integrators, and operators about existing requirements. LoRaWAN equipment must comply with the General User Radio Licence for […]
Nigeria 6 GHz Framework for WAS/RLAN
Nigeria has introduced a significant Nigeria 6 GHz Framework that establishes the regulatory conditions for the use of the lower 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz). Issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the framework enables Wireless Access Systems (WAS) and Radio Local Area Networks (RLAN) operating under IEEE 802.11ax and ETSI EN 303 687 V1.1.1 […]
India Migration to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 & XR Rules
India BIS 62368 Migration Roadmap for Electronics The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) continues its transition towards the India BIS 62368 update and has now formalized the procedural roadmap for migrating the safety framework of over 38 major electronic and ICT product categories. This shift replaces traditional prescriptive safety standards with Hazard-Based Safety Engineering (HBSE) […]
Singapore Releases 2025 Data Centre Energy Efficiency Standard
Singapore has taken another decisive step toward sustainable digital infrastructure with the launch of the Singapore energy efficiency standard SS 715:2025. Issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), this new framework establishes minimum performance levels for data centre IT equipment, including servers, storage, and networking devices. Aligned with international benchmarks such as US Energy […]
Colombia Adds 5G Band 38 to Terminal Equipment Standards
Colombia Adds 5G Band 38 to Terminal Equipment Standards On June 11, 2025, Colombia’s Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones (CRC) released Circular 162 of 2025, introducing an important update to enable 5G Band 38 device certifications. This Regulatory Updates notice formally replaces Circular 155 of 2024 and revises the technical standards required for the homologation […]
Mexico: Introduces ADYT for Digital Transformation While Postponing Debate on IFT Dissolution
The Mexican government has launched the Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency (ADYT) to simplify bureaucratic processes, enhance digital public services, and reduce corruption. The initiative includes a Digitalization and Simplification Law that prioritizes technological autonomy, data intelligence, and public accessibility, with milestones such as digital identity implementation and regulatory simplifications planned through 2025. Meanwhile, the […]
Brazil – Public consultation No. 44 – Technical and operational requirements for the use of frequency bands associated with the private limited service, provided by terrestrial systems
The objective of this Public Consultation is to approve the Technical and Operational Requirements for the use of radio frequency bands intended for the private limited service, provided by terrestrial systems, and assigned to the fixed service or the mobile service. And to revoke: I – Act No. 6.053, of October 14, 2020, which approves […]