Chile: Short-Range Equipment Regulation Overhauled
The Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Chile has issued Exempt Resolution N° 737, significantly modifying the 2017 technical standard for short-range equipment. This update reflects a crucial shift in how the country handles certification and compliance for devices using 5G and IoT technologies. Why This Matters Chile has experienced a sharp rise in certification […]
Bermuda: Eases Type Approval for Wi-Fi Devices
New Bermuda Type Approval Policy in Effect Effective February 14, 2025, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda introduced a significant regulatory shift regarding wireless device compliance. Under the updated guidelines, devices operating exclusively on Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi are now exempt from individual type approval in Bermuda. This new Bermuda type approval exemption applies only if devices […]
Argentina: Satellite Spectrum Rules Change 2025
Argentina’s National Communications Entity (ENACOM) has introduced a significant regulatory update concerning the Argentina satellite spectrum. On April 30, 2025, through Resolution 640/2025, ENACOM redefined spectrum usage to reduce interference with Personal Communications Services (PCS). This change directly affects telecom and satellite operators operating within Argentina’s national network. Why the Argentina Satellite Spectrum Changes Matter […]
Mexico: IFT-017-2023 New Wireless Regulation
Mexico’s IFT-017-2023: New Wireless Communication Standards Mexico’s Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) has officially published Disposición Técnica IFT-017-2023, a new technical standard regulating wireless communication systems. This long-awaited update ensures compliance for devices operating in specific frequency bands across the country. Key Frequency Bands Regulated The new standard applies to wireless communication systems in the following […]
Mexico: Updates Low-Power Device Standards
Mexico Introduces IFT-016-2024 for Low-Power Devices The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has introduced IFT-016-2024, a new technical regulation that defines specifications, limits, and testing procedures for low-power radio communication devices operating within 30 MHz to 3 GHz. What Does IFT-016-2024 Cover? This regulation applies to various low-power devices, including: By establishing operational limits, emission […]
Indonesia: SDPPI is now DJID: Impact on current certificates
The Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika (SDPPI) from Indonesia, is now changing to Direktorat Jenderal Infrastruktur Digital or Director General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID), as a result of the organizational structure of the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) previously, KOMINFO. The new certificates issued by DJID will include a […]
India: TEC announced Acceptance of ILAC Test Reports under MTCTE
The Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) announced a partial modification with No. 5-2/2024-TC/TEC, published on 01/01/2025. The update addresses the acceptance of ILAC test reports issued by laboratories from non-border sharing countries for certain telecommunication equipment. Here are the following products notified under MTCTE: The test reports issued by ILAC signatories (other than border-sharing countries) should […]
Indonesia: SDPPI Announces Expiration of KEPDIRJEN No 109 Tahun 2024 on the Recognition of Foreign Test Labs.
On January 2nd, 2025, SDPPI announced the expiration of Decree 109 of 2024 concerning the determination of Foreign Test Labs for the purpose of certification of Telecommunication equipment in Indonesia. Manufacturers must consider the following conditions for their upcoming SDPPI applications, considering the accredited labs under Decree 109 of 2024: SDPPI has not launched yet […]
Israel: MoE Releases Draft Guidelines for Importing Goods with Official Standards for Public Comment
The Economy Ministry has announced a revised edition of the guidelines for standardization, reflecting significant amendments to the Standards Law (5713-1953, Amendment No. 19) and the Import and Export Ordinance (5739-1979, Amendment No. 7). These updates introduce an additional standardization track based on European regulations and adjust compliance requirements for importers. Key changes include centralized […]
Bolivia: ATT Published a New Type Approval Guidelines
The Telecommunications and Transportation Authority of Bolivia (ATT) has released a new regulatory administrative resolution, ATT-DJ-RAR-TL LP 539/2024, which governs the registration and homologation of telecommunications and ICT equipment. This resolution, issued on November 6, 2024 and recently published in early December, replaces the previous regulation, ATT-DJ-RAR-TL LP 443/2023, which had been in effect since […]