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2026-01-21 India Simplifies Security Certification for ONT and ONU DevicesOn December 29, 2025, and January 1, 2026, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) of India released notifications to simplify the certification process for ONT and ONU broadband equipment. Under the updated rules, security testing is mandatory only for models or variants featuring a unique combination of System-on-Chip (SoC) and Software Development Kit (SDK) versions. -
2026-01-19 India Identifies 6425-7125 MHz as IMT Frequency BandOn 31 December 2025, the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing (WPC) of India officially announced the "Spectrum Roadmap for 6G Services," which identifies two significant frequency ranges for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) as part of a strategic "Short Term Planning" phase (2025–2026).
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2026-01-16 Indonesia Opens Band 41 for LTE and 5G NRThe Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia recently issued Decree No. 569 of 2025, which introduces updated technical standards for cellular telecommunications devices based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) and International Mobile Telecommunications-2020 (5G) technologies.
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2026-01-14 Vietnam Issues WWAN EMC Standard (QCVN 86:2025)On December 31, 2025, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of Vietnam issued Circular 52/2025/TT-BKHCN, introducing a new national technical regulation for WWAN electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): QCVN 86:2025/BKHCN.
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2026-01-12 TEC Extends MTCTE Exemptions and ILAC Report Acceptance to June 2026On December 29, 2025, Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India issued three notifications extending several certification measures under the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) framework through June 30, 2026.
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2026-01-09 Vietnam Plans to Completely Phase Out 2G by September 2026Following up on the MRT-IA update dated September 30, 2024, Vietnam has officially entered the final phase of its national 2G (GSM) sunset.
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2026-01-07 Thailand NBTC Issues New Standards for Wireless Microphones and DECT DevicesOn December 4, 2025, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in Thailand published new technical standards for wireless microphones and Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) devices:
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2026-01-04 DJID Publishes Product List for Mandatory Certification RequirementThe Direktorat Jenderal Infrastruktur Digital (DJID) of Indonesia recently issued "Decree No. 469 of 2025" ("Keputusan Menteri Komunikasi dan Digital Nomor 469 Tahun 2025"), which mandates that a comprehensive list of telecommunications tools and devices must meet the certification requirements. The decree will take effect on December 7, 2025.
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2025-12-31 India Proposes 77-81 GHz for Short-Range Automotive Radar SystemsOn November 25, 2025, the Ministry of Communications of India released a significant draft notification for public consultation, G.S.R. 866(E), aimed at expanding the available spectrum for high-tech automotive safety systems. This proposal regulates the 77 to 81 GHz frequency band specifically for short-range automotive radar systems.
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2025-12-29 Reminder: New Cyber Security Regulations in Australia Becoming MandatoryAccording to the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025 issued by the Australian Department of Home Affairs on March 4, 2025, all relevant smart devices must comply with Australia's cyber security requirements by March 4, 2026.
