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2026-02-13 MSIT Updates 6 GHz Wi-Fi Technical StandardsOn February 10, 2026, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) of Korea issued an amendment to the technical standards for wireless equipment (Notice No. 2026-10), specifically refining the regulations for 6 GHz Wireless Access Systems (Wi-Fi). -
2026-02-11 DJID Clarifies Acceptance of Test Reports for RLAN 6 GHz DevicesDJID of Indonesia recently issued an official letter on the testing requirements for Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) devices operating in the 6 GHz band. According to the letter, effective 15 January 2026, DJID will accept 6 GHz RLAN test reports for certification only if they are issued by authorized domestic telecommunications testing laboratories in Indonesia or by foreign laboratories located in countries with a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with Indonesia.
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2026-02-09 ANRCETI Rebrands as ARCOM Starting January 2026On January 1, 2026, Moldova’s communications regulator officially rebranded from ANRCETI to ARCOM (the National Agency for Communications Regulation).
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2026-02-06 BIS Extends Implementation Deadline for IS 302 (Part 1): 2024On January 21, 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced a one-year extension for the mandatory implementation of the revised safety standard IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 (aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020) for Adapters for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances.
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2026-02-04 Vietnam Introduces New Chemical Safety RegulationsThe Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam recently issued Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT, effective January 17, 2026. Manufacturers and importers must disclose regulated hazardous chemicals found in their products.
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2026-02-02 India Opens RLAN 5925-6425 MHzIndia has officially delicensed the 5925-6425 MHz band for low-power wireless systems, effective January 20, 2026. Operating on a shared, non-interference basis, all devices must employ a contention-based protocol to manage spectrum access.
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2026-01-30 KATS Proposes Major Revisions to Battery Charger Safety StandardsOn December 23, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued Public Notice No. 2025-370 to announce updates to electrical safety regulations. The major revisions focus on updating safety standards for compliance with international conventions on the safety management of electrical appliances, specifically aligning with WTO/TBT and IECEE agreements.
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2026-01-28 Pakistan PTA Issues New Regulatory Framework for SRD & IoT ServicesOn December 18, 2025, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) published the “Regulatory Framework for Short-Range Devices (SRD) & Terrestrial Internet of Things (IoT) Services V1.4”.
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2026-01-26 Ghana NCA Launches Public Consultation on the 5925-6425 MHz Band Planning ProposalOn January 8, 2026, the National Communications Authority (NCA) in Ghana published the “Public Consultation on the Proposal for the Use of the L6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi 6 Services.”
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2026-01-23 ACMA Opens Consultation on FRMCS Spectrum AllocationThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a consultation paper outlining the proposed implementation of planning outcomes for the 1.9 GHz band. A key element of the proposal is the introduction of Future Rail Mobile Communication Services (FRMCS) in the 1.9 GHz segment. FRMCS is an emerging technology based on the 3GPP standard, designed to support mission-critical rail safety and control communications.
