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 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 […]
United Kingdom Upper 6 GHz Framework
The United Kingdom is preparing for an important change in the use of the Upper 6 GHz band. On 20 July 2026, Ofcom published its final decisions for the 6425–7125 MHz range. The new framework expands opportunities for Wi-Fi. At the same time, it preserves spectrum for future mobile services. However, manufacturers cannot activate the […]
Vietnam Cybersecurity Law: Regulatory Updates News
Vietnam Cybersecurity Law Takes Effect in 2026 Vietnam has officially brought the Vietnam Cybersecurity Law into force as part of a significant update to its national cybersecurity and data protection framework. Law No. 116/2025/QH15 became effective on July 1, 2026, following its issuance on December 10, 2025. The law establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing […]
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 […]
Vietnam Risk-Based Products: New Compliance Rules
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has enacted Circular No. 36/2026/TT-BKHCN, completely overhauling the quality control and market-entry rules for information technology, telecommunications, and radio frequency hardware in Vietnam. Effective July 1, 2026, this regulation implements the statutory quality mandates driven by the updated Law on Product and Goods Quality No. 78/2025/QH15 and Decree […]
Chile Updates Short Range Device Regulation
Chile Updates Short Range Device Regulation Chile’s Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (Subtel) published Exempt Resolution No. 966 on May 27, 2026, amending Exempt Resolution No. 1,985 of 2017, which establishes the Technical Standard for Short Range Devices (SRD). The amendment introduces new provisions for ultra-low-power active implantable medical devices, updates QR code labeling requirements, and modifies […]
Costa Rica Updates National Frequency Plan
Costa Rica Updates National Frequency Plan Costa Rica has introduced significant reforms to its National Frequency Attribution Plan (PNAF), marking an important step toward harmonizing national spectrum regulations with the 2024 Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The updated framework establishes new spectrum allocations, technical requirements, and operational conditions designed to support emerging […]
Costa Rica AFC Homologation Rules for 6 GHz
Costa Rica AFC Homologation Consultation The Superintendency of Telecommunications (SUTEL) in Costa Rica has opened two parallel public consultations to establish the administrative and technical framework for Standard Power (SP) operations in the 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz frequency range (6 GHz band) using Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems. The proposed measures are part of […]