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2026-04-13 China Releases "Safety Technical Specification for Portable Power Banks" (GB 47372-2026)On April 3, 2026, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the mandatory national standard, "Safety Technical Specification for Portable Power Banks" (GB 47372-2026). The standard will officially come into effect on April 1, 2027. -
2026-04-10 NCCS of India Allows Software Updates During Security TestingOn March 17, 2026, India’s National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) issued a new directive allowing applicants to modify device software while their products are undergoing security testing at Telecom Security Testing Laboratories (TSTLs).
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2026-04-08 India Extends Security Certification Exemption for Cloud-Based IP Routers and Wi-Fi CPEsOn March 30, 2026, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) of India announced an extension for the security certification exemption applicable to cloud-implemented IP routers and Wi-Fi CPEs.
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2026-04-03 IMDA Opens Public Consultation on eUICC Subscription Management Technical SpecificationsOn 6 March 2026, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore launched a public consultation on the technical specifications for eUICC subscription management technology.
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2026-04-01 Korea Simplifies 6 GHz Wireless Device TestingThe 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.
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2026-03-30 Pakistan PTA Successfully Concludes Assignment Stage of NGMS / 5G Spectrum AuctionOn 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.
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2026-03-27 Algeria Updates Type Approval ProceduresOn 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.
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2026-03-25 TEC Reminds About Duplicate MTCTE Applications for the Same Equipment ModelThe 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.
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2026-03-23 BIS Publishes the Draft Guideline for Transitioning to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023On 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.
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2026-03-20 Singapore IMDA Releases IMDA TS CMT Issue 1 Rev 4On 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.”
