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2025-04-23
Armenia Expands 5G Network with New Frequency AllocationsOn April 2, 2025, Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) granted radio frequency usage licenses to a telecom provider “Viva Telecom Armenia LLC” for the 2300-2350 MHz and 2350-2400 MHz bands. -
2025-04-21
Malaysia MTSFB Opened Public Consultation on Two Draft technical CodesOn April 8, 2025, the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB) invited the public to submit feedback and comments on the following draft Technical Codes (TCs): -
2025-04-18
Iraq CMC Opens Public Consultation on Draft SRD and UWB RegulationsOn April 13, 2025, the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) of Iraq launched a public consultation on its draft regulation concerning Short-Range Devices (SRDs) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies. -
2025-04-16
Mexico IFT Expected Delays in Certification ProcessIn early 2025, Mexico published a draft regulation for a new agency, the Agencia de Transformación Digital y Telecomunicaciones (ATDT), aimed at restructuring the telecommunications regulatory framework. -
2025-04-14
NCCS Announced Mandatory Security Certification Date for ONT and OLTOn April 7, 2025, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) of India announced that Optical Network Terminals (ONT) and Optical Line Terminals (OLT) will be under Voluntary Security Certification (VSC) until August 31, 2025. Starting September 1, 2025, mandatory certification for compliance with ITSAR under the Communication Security Certification (ComSec) Scheme will be required for ONT and OLT. -
2025-04-11
South Africa ICASA Approval Expect DelayOn April 9, 2025, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) issued a document stating that they are currently experiencing technical issues with their online type approval system, which has adversely impacted the processing of type approval applications. For now, ICASA's IT division is addressing the issue as a matter of urgency. However, delays in the issuance of type approval certificates are expected as a result. MRT will continue to pay attention to the latest news and provide timely feedback. -
2025-04-11
ACMA Finalized New Telecommunications StandardsOn March 20, 2025, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) finalized new telecommunications standards and instruments, including the “Disability Standard 2025” and seven technical standards, such as the “Telecommunications (Voice Performance Requirements for Customer Equipment – AS/CA S004) Technical Standard 2025”. The “Telecommunications Labelling Notice (TLN) 2025” introduces updated labelling and record-keeping rules for customer equipment and cabling. -
2025-04-09
Vietnam Updates the Bands for Wireless Charging and Wi-Fi 6 GHzOn March 31, 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of Vietnam issued Circular No. 01/2025/TT-BKHCN, amending technical regulations under Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BTTTT. The new circular will take effect on May 15, 2025. -
2025-04-07
India Published CCTV Security Compliance UpdateThe Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced that from April 9, 2025, compliance with the "Essential Requirement(s) for Security of CCTV" will be mandatory. -
2025-04-02
North Macedonia Issued Regulation for Radio Frequency UsageOn March 21, 2025, North Macedonia’s Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) introduced a new regulation allowing the use of certain radio frequencies without the need for a usage permit. The regulation aligns with international standards, particularly those set by the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT).