On November 21, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam issued Circular QCVN 100:2024/BTTTT, establishing stricter standards for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for land mobile radio and terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) equipment. The regulation will replace QCVN 100:2015/BTTTT and will come into effect on January 1, 2025. Products must comply with this new standard by July 1, 2025.

On November 14, 2024, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Thailand issued a new announcement titled ‘NBTC Notice: Technical standards for telecommunication equipment using 5.925-6.425GHz frequencies’, introducing the new standard for Wi-Fi 6E --- ‘NBTC TS 1039-2567’.

On November 1, 2024, the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) in Ghana announced the official launch of Ghana’s 5G network, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s digital development.

Autoridad Nacional de los Servicios Públicos (ASEP) of Panama has released a press announcing the launch of 5G technology in the country, spearheaded by the operator Más Móvil Panamá.

On October 25, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications introduced a draft Circular to regulate frequency channel allocation in the 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz bands, designated for fixed services.

The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) released two agreements modifying guidelines related to the IFT Marking and to product homologation for telecommunications and broadcasting equipment. The main points are as follows:

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is consulting on the following three proposals:

On October 14, 2024, Andorra Telecom announced plans to begin the gradual shutdown of its 3G network in October 2026. This transition aims to enhance the efficiency of 4G and 5G networks, providing customers with an improved overall experience. Please note that a shutdown date for the 2G network has not yet been set and will be addressed as part of a long-term strategy.

Recently the State Commission on Radio Frequencies in Azerbaijan has approved the use of the 5945-6425 MHz frequency band for Wireless Access Systems (WAS), including Radio Local Area Networks (RLAN). This decision follows the guidelines established by the Electronic Communications Committee Decision (20) 01 from the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (ECC Decision (20) 01), aligning Azerbaijan's radio frequency policies with international standards.

On September 1, 2024, the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) of Kuwait issued Resolution No. 278/2024, announcing that 3G telecommunication network services will be discontinued starting June 1, 2025. CITRA also encourages the users to connect to one or more of the available mobile networks - 2G, 4G, or 5G, after June 1, 2025.