Brazil: New Wireless Regulations under Anatel Act 14158/2025
Anatel has taken a major step toward modernizing Brazil wireless regulations with the publication of Act No. 14158/2025. This new regulation updates the technical requirements for radio frequency devices, aligning Brazil’s framework with international ETSI and FCC standards. The revision strengthens compatibility with next-generation wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and advanced radar systems. […]
New Zealand Radio Standards Update 2025
In a major move to modernise its rules, New Zealand has introduced the New Zealand radio standards via the Radio Spectrum Management (RSM). This announcement reflects a strong step toward aligning with international best practices and addresses emerging technologies in the radio‑transmitter space. What’s Changing Under the New Zealand Radio Standards Moreover, the Radiocommunications Regulations (Radio Standards) Notice 2025, […]
Mexico Dissolves IFT as CRT Takes Over Telecom Regulation
New Mexico Telecom Regulator: CRT As of October 17, 2025, Mexico officially ended operations of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT). The Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT) has now taken over all responsibilities for regulating the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors. This structural change comes under the 2025 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law, which redefines federal oversight of […]
ETSI Opens Early CRA Standards for Feedback
ETSI Pilots Early CRA Standards Feedback for Key Digital Products In a noteworthy move to enhance transparency and stakeholder participation, ETSI has launched early-stage informal consultations on the vertical standards supporting the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). These preliminary drafts, currently published as “INTERIM DRAFTS (v0.0.x)”—are publicly accessible in the OPEN AREA folder of ETSI’s DocBox […]
Moldova Aligns CE Marking Rules with EU Standards
Moldova CE Marking Rules Now Mirror EU Framework On 28 August 2025, Moldova issued new regulations that fully align the country’s conformity assessment procedures and CE marking rules with the European Union’s New Legislative Framework, notably Decision 768/2008/EC and Regulation (EC) No. 765/2008 . The legislation marks a shift toward seamless market access for CE-marked […]
Jordan Sets New Rules for Telecom Device Approvals in 2025
Jordan Telecom Type Approval Rules Overhauled Jordan’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has issued Instructions No. 2 of 2025, which replace the 2024 guidelines governing the import and certification of telecommunications and terminal equipment. These instructions took effect upon publication in the Official Gazette and now represent the country’s primary regulatory framework for type approval. The […]
Mexico: Senate Confirms CRT Commissioners
Mexico’s Senate Confirms CRT Commissioners, Launching New Telecom Era Mexico’s regulatory landscape for telecommunications has entered a new chapter. On October 14, 2025, the Senate officially ratified the five members of the Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones (CRT), fulfilling a pivotal step in implementing the 2025 Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law. This law replaces the now-defunct Instituto […]
Vietnam Sets New EMC Standards for the Mobile Era
Vietnam Sets New EMC Standards for the Mobile Era Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has announced a significant regulatory shift with the introduction of a new EMC regulation in Vietnam—QCVN XX:2025/BKHCN. This national technical regulation addresses electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for mobile terminal devices and their ancillary equipment, and will officially replace QCVN 86:2019/BTTTT starting […]
Strategic Tax Incentives to Boost Vietnam’s Electronics Sector
Draft Circular Sets Criteria for Vietnam Tax Incentives in Electronics Vietnam tax incentives are at the core of a newly proposed regulation that could significantly impact the electronics manufacturing sector. The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has released a draft circular outlining specific criteria that companies must meet to benefit from corporate income tax […]
Hong Kong Three Key Regulatory Updates
Hong Kong Wireless Updates for 2025 bring significant changes to the regulatory landscape. The Communications Authority has released three new technical specifications covering LTE (E-UTRA), 5G New Radio (NR), and Wi-Fi 6E operations. These updates are crucial for manufacturers, importers, and compliance teams aiming to access the Hong Kong market. Below is a summary of […]