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IMDA migrates to new licensing Portal
SingaporeIMDA migrates to new licensing PortalThe Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has informed us that they will be migrating the current equipment registration modules to a new licensing Portal. Key information regarding the migration and its impact on...
Ghana launches 5G network
GhanaGhana launches 5G networkThe Minister for Communications and Digitalization (MoCD) has announced the launch of Ghana’s 5G network, marking a crucial moment in the digital development of Ghana. Speaking at the event on November 1, 2024, Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful...
ANATEL approves 802.11be designation in Brazil
BrazilANATEL approves 802.11be designation in BrazilANATEL has officially approved the use of 802.11be designation in Brazil. This decision allows devices with WIFI 7 / 802.11be technology to list this specific nomenclature on their Certificate of Conformity. The...
SyTRA introduces new regulation for WiFi 6E technology
SyriaSyTRA introduces new regulation for WiFi 6E technologyThe Syrian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (SyTRA) has introduced a new regulation for WiFi 6E technology, aimed at enhancing wireless connectivity. Key updates include: Frequency Allocation: WiFi 6E...
MOIAT updates national conformity marks and performance labels
United Arab EmiratesMOIAT updates national conformity marks and performance labelsOn September 16, 2024, The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) issued an important update on national conformity marks and performance labels through Ministerial...
IFETEL Releases New Labeling Guidelines for Type Approval in Mexico
Mexico IFETEL Releases New Labeling Guidelines for Type Approval in MexicoA new announcement was recently printed in the DOF (Diario Oficial de la Federación) pertaining to the new IFETEL logo labeling requirements. This will go into effect on July 1, 2025. At that...
PTA publishes Framework for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 2024
Pakistan PTA publishes Framework for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 2024On September 24, 2024, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced the official publication of the Framework for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) 2024. Previously, the PTA had...
TEC amends Clause 5.4 in MTCTE Procedure v3.0
India TEC amends Clause 5.4 in MTCTE Procedure v3.0On September 19, 2024, the India Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) released a notification regarding an amendment to Clause 5.4 in the Testing & Certification Procedure v3.0 of MTCTE (TEC 93009:2024)....
Jordan new type approval regulation
Jordan Jordan new type approval regulationEffective September 15, 2024, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Jordan will enforce a new Type Approval Regulation for telecommunications devices. Key changes include: Certificate Validity: Reduced from 3...
New technical standards for mobile terminal equipment
Colombia New technical standards for mobile terminal equipmentThe Comisión de Regulación de las Comunicaciones (CRC) has published a new version of the technical standards (Circular 155 2024) that applies to homologation of mobile terminal equipment. The circular...
IFETEL Mexico frequency band update
Mexico IFETEL Mexico frequency band updateThe Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has launched a public consultation on the preliminary draft agreement that classifies the 64-71 GHz frequency band as free spectrum and defines the technical conditions for...
Discontinuation of 3G mobile telecommunications services (IMT-2000)
Qatar Discontinuation of 3G mobile telecommunications services (IMT-2000)The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) in the State of Qatar has announced that third-generation mobile telecommunications services (IMT-2000) will be discontinued by December 31, 2025....