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2026-05-18 Thailand NBTC Launches Public Consultation on Draft Regulations for Radar Wireless DevicesOn May 4, 2026, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Thailand has launched a public consultation on five draft notifications related to radar radio communication equipment and spectrum use for general applications.
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2026-05-15 Vietnam Proposes New Regulations for Wireless and ICT EquipmentOn May 7, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of Vietnam released a draft circular that redefines certification methods for various products. The draft is currently open for public consultation until May 20, 2026, and is expected to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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2026-05-13 Argentina ENACOM Releases Resolution 57/2026 Introducing a New Homologation FrameworkThe Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) in Argentina issued Resolution 57/2026 on February 24, 2026, establishing a new homologation framework and related procedures. The resolution introduces key changes in the following areas:
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2026-05-11 Vietnam Proposes 900 MHz IMT Band Expansion for 4G/5GThe Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) of Vietnam recently released a draft circular amending Circular No. 04/2024/TT-BTTTT. The draft expands the 900 MHz allocation from 890-915 MHz / 935-960 MHz to the full 880-915 MHz / 925-960 MHz range to better support 4G (IMT-Advanced) and 5G (IMT-2020) standards. These amendments are scheduled to take effect on September 16, 2026.
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2026-05-08 India Grants Temporary Exemption for LAN Switch Test ParametersOn April 30, 2026, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India issued a temporary exemption for certain Fibre Channel test parameters on LAN switches (including products such as Fabric Interconnect and SAN switches) under MTCTE. The exemption is valid until July 31, 2026, and manufacturers must confirm via declaration that their LAN switch devices do not support the exempted parameters in order to qualify.
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2026-05-06 Indonesia Updates SAR Safety Standards for Mobile Devices and TabletsOn April 22, 2026, the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) officially issued Ministerial Decree No. 197 of 2026. The decree establishes updated Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits for mobile phones and tablet computers and takes immediate effect, replacing the previous 2024 decree.
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2026-04-29 Kenya CA Issues Technical Specifications for Mobile Cellular DevicesOn March 24, 2026, the Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya published the ‘Technical Specifications for Mobile Cellular Devices’, defining the minimum technical requirements for mobile cellular devices that utilize mobile network technologies. The specifications cover input power, safety requirements, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), radiated power, frequency utilization and environmental considerations.
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2026-04-27 KATS of Korea Seeks Public Opinion on Electric Scooter Battery Safety StandardsThe Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) is currently collecting public feedback on the revision of safety standards for Electric Scooter (전동킥보드) until June 6, 2026. Under this revision, the batteries for Electric Scooter must meet mandatory over-current and over-discharge safety requirements.
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2026-04-24 India's TEC Mandates Partial Testing Requirements for 5G Core NodesOn April 16, 2026, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India issued a notification mandating test reports from designated laboratories for 5G Core Nodes (AMF, AuSF, PCF, SMF, and UPF), effective July 1, 2026. For certain testing requirements that are not yet mandatory, a temporary exemption can be obtained through a Self-Declaration of Conformity (SDoC).
