The National Radio Research Agency (RRA) of Korea recently introduced measures to simplify testing procedures for wireless devices operating in the 5925-7125 MHz (6 GHz) band for indoor usage.

On March 12th, 2026, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that it has successfully concluded the Assignment Stage of the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) / 5G Spectrum Auction. This marks another key milestone toward the rollout of 5G services in Pakistan.

On February 22, 2026, the L'Autorité de Régulation de la Poste et des Communications Electroniques (ARPCE) in Algeria published Executive Decree No. 26-97 on its official website, establishing new procedures for the type approval of telecommunications equipment. The regulation aims to simplify the certification application process and improve processing efficiency.

The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India recently issued a notification reminding manufacturers that submitting multiple MTCTE applications for the same equipment model is not allowed. The TEC clarified that MTCTE certificate is unique to specific model number. Therefore, any duplicate applications will be rejected, and existing certificates for that model will be canceled if multiple applications are detected.

On March 9, 2026, BIS issued a draft guideline establishing the following framework for migrating electronic and IT products to the new safety standard IS/IEC 62368-1:2023.

On 6 March 2026, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore issued an updated Technical Specification for Cellular Mobile Terminals: “IMDA TS CMT Issue 1 Rev 4.”

Recently, the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) in Qatar updated the Qatar National Frequency Allocation Plan (QNFAP), which reflects the outcomes of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) and the latest developments in radio spectrum applications, as well as the current and future demands for radio spectrum.

Following the MRT IA news published on November 11, 2025, the Republic of Moldova officially implemented Law LP197/2025 on February 28, 2026, updating the national framework for accreditation and conformity assessment.

On March 6, 2026, the WPC of India issued a public notice regarding equipment capable of operating in the newly delicensed 5925-6425 MHz band. Manufacturers holding ETAs for models technically capable of 6 GHz operation, but currently certified only for 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, must complete a mandatory transition within 30 days.

The responsibility for issuing type approval certifications in Lebanon has been transferred from the Ministry of Telecommunications (MoT) to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).