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Regulatory News & Updates

27 Nov 2025

South Africa Releases Second Draft National Radio Frequency Plan 2025 for Public Input

South Africa

South Africa Releases Second Draft National Radio Frequency Plan 2025 for Public Input

10 Nov 2025

Yemen – MTIT Resumes Certificate Issuance

Yemen

Yemen – MTIT Resumes Certificate Issuance

7 Nov 2025

Burundi ARCT Launches Digital Platform for Electronic Equipment Authorizations and Clearance

Burundi

Burundi ARCT Launches Digital Platform for Electronic Equipment Authorizations and Clearance

6 Nov 2025

Pakistan to Launch 5G Spectrum Policy Soon

Pakistan

Pakistan to Launch 5G Spectrum Policy Soon

3 Nov 2025

Mauritania ARE Issues New Framework for License-Exempt Low-Power Radio Devices

Mauritania

Mauritania ARE Issues New Framework for License-Exempt Low-Power Radio Devices

31 Oct 2025

Bahrain TRA Launches Consultation on Updated Fixed Link and FWA Regulations

Bahrain

Bahrain TRA Launches Consultation on Updated Fixed Link and FWA Regulations

31 Oct 2025

South Africa: ICASA, NRCS, and SABS Holiday Closures May Affect Processing Timelines

South Africa

South Africa: ICASA, NRCS, and SABS Holiday Closures May Affect Processing Timelines

31 Oct 2025

Thailand’s NBTC Approves New Standards and Frequencies for Wireless Microphones

Thailand

Thailand’s NBTC Approves New Standards and Frequencies for Wireless Microphones

23 Oct 2025

Cameroon’s Post-Election Unrest May Lead to Administrative and Certification Delays

Cameroon

Cameroon’s Post-Election Unrest May Lead to Administrative and Certification Delays

22 Oct 2025

INCM Opens Public Consultation on Mozambique’s Revised Telecom Licensing Regulation

Mozambique

INCM Opens Public Consultation on Mozambique’s Revised Telecom Licensing Regulation

20 Oct 2025

Bahrain TRA Opens Consultation on Satellite D2D Services

Bahrain

Bahrain TRA Opens Consultation on Satellite D2D Services

16 Oct 2025

Saudi Arabia’s CST Opens Consultation on D2D and NTN Regulations

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s CST Opens Consultation on D2D and NTN Regulations

15 Oct 2025

Niger Strengthens Telecom Regulations: Type Approval & Installer Accreditation Framework

Niger

Niger Strengthens Telecom Regulations: Type Approval & Installer Accreditation Framework

9 Oct 2025

ZICTA Launches Public Consultation on Proposed E-Band (71–76 / 81–86 GHz) Spectrum Licensing Guidelines

Zambia

ZICTA Launches Public Consultation on Proposed E-Band (71–76 / 81–86 GHz) Spectrum Licensing Guidelines

8 Oct 2025

Sri Lanka Opens 5G Spectrum Auction for 3.5 GHz and 27 GHz Bands

Sir Lanka

Sri Lanka Opens 5G Spectrum Auction for 3.5 GHz and 27 GHz Bands

1 Oct 2025

Iraq Opens 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 Under New SRD & UWB Regulation

Iraq

Iraq Opens 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 Under New SRD & UWB Regulation

30 Sept 2025

Mozambique Amends Radiocommunications Regulation to Reflect Technological and Market Developments

Mozambique

Mozambique Amends Radiocommunications Regulation to Reflect Technological and Market Developments

30 Sept 2025

Burundi’s ARCT Requires Foreign Applicants to Appoint Local Representative for Approval Certificates

Burundi

Burundi’s ARCT Requires Foreign Applicants to Appoint Local Representative for Approval Certificates

29 Sept 2025

Mozambique Opens Consultation on Low Power Equipment Regulation

Mozambique

Mozambique Opens Consultation on Low Power Equipment Regulation

29 Sept 2025

Pakistan Leads Digital Innovation: PTA Approves Cutting-Edge Wi-Fi 7 Technology

Pakistan

Pakistan Leads Digital Innovation: PTA Approves Cutting-Edge Wi-Fi 7 Technology

22 Sept 2025

Jordan TRC Issues New Instructions on Import and Type Approval of Telecommunications Devices

Jordan

Jordan TRC Issues New Instructions on Import and Type Approval of Telecommunications Devices

20 Sept 2025

Egypt NTRA to End Type Approval for 3G-Only Devices Effective October 2025

Egypt

Egypt NTRA to End Type Approval for 3G-Only Devices Effective October 2025

17 Sept 2025

Nepal NTA Resumes Operations; Upcoming National Holidays May Affect The Type-Approval Timelines

Nepal

Nepal NTA Resumes Operations; Upcoming National Holidays May Affect The Type-Approval Timelines

11 Sept 2025

Potential Delays in Nepal NTA Regulatory Processes Following Gen-Z Revolution

Nepal

Potential Delays in Nepal NTA Regulatory Processes Following Gen-Z Revolution

1 Sept 2025

Guinea-Bissau Introduces Mandatory Local Representation for ICT Equipment Type Approval

Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau Introduces Mandatory Local Representation for ICT Equipment Type Approval

29 Aug 2025

Yemen’s MTIT to Resume Type Approval Services

Yemen

Yemen’s MTIT to Resume Type Approval Services

21 Aug 2025

Kuwait’s CITRA Launches National Spectrum Monitoring Project

Kuwait

Kuwait’s CITRA Launches National Spectrum Monitoring Project

20 Aug 2025

Philippines NTC Orders 3G Shutdown by 2026, Sets Separate 2G Timeline

Philippines

Philippines NTC Orders 3G Shutdown by 2026, Sets Separate 2G Timeline

7 Aug 2025

Oman Completes 3G Shutdown, Boosts 4G and 5G Coverage

Oman

Oman Completes 3G Shutdown, Boosts 4G and 5G Coverage

28 Jul 2025

Indonesia Opens Public Consultation on Updated LMR Standards

Indonesia

Indonesia Opens Public Consultation on Updated LMR Standards

23 Jul 2025

TCRA Concludes 3600–3800 MHz Spectrum Auction to Boost 5G Rollout

Tanzania

TCRA Concludes 3600–3800 MHz Spectrum Auction to Boost 5G Rollout

17 Jul 2025

Indonesia DJID Mandates New Declaration of Conformity Format for Telecom Equipment Certification Starting August 1, 2025

Indonesia

Indonesia DJID Mandates New Declaration of Conformity Format for Telecom Equipment Certification Starting August 1, 2025

17 Jul 2025

Nepal NTA Opens Public Consultation on Draft IPv6 Migration Byelaw to Support 5G and Future Technologies

Nepal

Nepal NTA Opens Public Consultation on Draft IPv6 Migration Byelaw to Support 5G and Future Technologies

14 Jul 2025

Morocco Launches 5G Licensing Process to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Morocco

Morocco Launches 5G Licensing Process to Accelerate Digital Transformation

10 Jul 2025

Indonesia Opens Public Consultation on Mandatory Technical Standards for Telecom and ICT Devices

Indonesia

Indonesia Opens Public Consultation on Mandatory Technical Standards for Telecom and ICT Devices

30 Jun 2025

Kuwait Launches 5G Advanced, Paving the Way for 6G

Kuwait

Kuwait Launches 5G Advanced, Paving the Way for 6G

29 Jun 2025

Eswatini to Phase Out 2G and 3G Networks by 2030: ESCCOM Issues Official Timeline

Eswatini

Eswatini to Phase Out 2G and 3G Networks by 2030: ESCCOM Issues Official Timeline

27 Jun 2025

Eswatini Launches Updated National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025

Eswatini

Eswatini Launches Updated National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025

20 Jun 2025

Thailand to End Certification and Import of 2G and 3G-Only Telecom Equipment

Thailand

Thailand to End Certification and Import of 2G and 3G-Only Telecom Equipment

19 Jun 2025

Jordan’s TRC Releases Draft 2025 Rules for Importing and Approving Telecom Equipment

Jordan

Jordan’s TRC Releases Draft 2025 Rules for Importing and Approving Telecom Equipment

13 Jun 2025

Indonesia Plans to Move Most Telecom Device Testing In-House by 2026

Indonesia

Indonesia Plans to Move Most Telecom Device Testing In-House by 2026

13 Jun 2025

PTA Launches Public Consultation to Reform IoT LPWAN Licensing Framework

Pakistan

PTA Launches Public Consultation to Reform IoT LPWAN Licensing Framework

10 Jun 2025

Guinea-Bissau Introduces New Licensing Framework for Mobile Telecom Operators

Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau Introduces New Licensing Framework for Mobile Telecom Operators

10 Jun 2025

Iraq’s CMC Issues New Bylaw for License-Exempt SRD and UWB Devices

Iraq

Iraq’s CMC Issues New Bylaw for License-Exempt SRD and UWB Devices

10 Jun 2025

Nepal NTA Pushes for Faster, Safer Internet with New IPv6 Migration Plan

Nepal

Nepal NTA Pushes for Faster, Safer Internet with New IPv6 Migration Plan

3 Jun 2025

Indonesia Sets New Technical Standards for 5G-Based Broadband Wireless Access Devices

Indonesia

Indonesia Sets New Technical Standards for 5G-Based Broadband Wireless Access Devices

3 Jun 2025

TCRA Finalizes 3600–3800 MHz Spectrum Auction Guidelines Following Stakeholder Feedback

Tanzania

TCRA Finalizes 3600–3800 MHz Spectrum Auction Guidelines Following Stakeholder Feedback

2 Jun 2025

Indonesia–South Korea Mutual Recognition Agreement for Telecom Device Testing Now in Effect

Indonesia

Indonesia–South Korea Mutual Recognition Agreement for Telecom Device Testing Now in Effect

26 May 2025

Burundi Strengthens Telecom Equipment Regulations with New Approval Framework

Burundi

Burundi Strengthens Telecom Equipment Regulations with New Approval Framework

21 May 2025

Indonesia Issues Comprehensive New Technical Standards for Free Space Optics Equipment Under Ministerial Decree No. 43 of 2025

Indonesia

Indonesia Issues Comprehensive New Technical Standards for Free Space Optics Equipment Under Ministerial Decree No. 43 of 2025

20 May 2025

Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction Delayed Because of Merger Issues

Pakistan

Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction Delayed Because of Merger Issues

19 May 2025

Angola’s INACOM Enhances Security Measures to Prevent Certificate Fraud

Angola

Angola’s INACOM Enhances Security Measures to Prevent Certificate Fraud

19 May 2025

Starlink Launches High-Speed Satellite Internet Service in Bahrain Following TRA License Approval

Bahrain

Starlink Launches High-Speed Satellite Internet Service in Bahrain Following TRA License Approval

19 May 2025

Mongolia CRC Launches 5G Network, Ushering in New Era of Connectivity

Mongolia

Mongolia CRC Launches 5G Network, Ushering in New Era of Connectivity

9 May 2025

Somalia’s NCA Signs MOUs with Malaysia on Digital Regulation and Cybersecurity

Somalia

Somalia’s NCA Signs MOUs with Malaysia on Digital Regulation and Cybersecurity

8 May 2025

Saudi Arabia’s SABER CST Seeks Public Feedback on PMSE Spectrum Regulation

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s SABER CST Seeks Public Feedback on PMSE Spectrum Regulation

7 May 2025

Nepal Telecommunications Authority Issues Warning Against Unauthorized Use of Internet Services

Nepal

Nepal Telecommunications Authority Issues Warning Against Unauthorized Use of Internet Services

6 May 2025

Saudi Arabia Launches First Smart WiFi-7 Service at KAFD in Strategic Partnership with Huawei

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Launches First Smart WiFi-7 Service at KAFD in Strategic Partnership with Huawei

30 Apr 2025

Mauritania’s ARE Updates National Frequency Allocation Plan

Mauritania

Mauritania’s ARE Updates National Frequency Allocation Plan

29 Apr 2025

Mozambique Launches Pilot Project to Expand Rural Connectivity

Mozambique

Mozambique Launches Pilot Project to Expand Rural Connectivity

28 Apr 2025

Mozambique Approves National Roaming and New FSAU Regulation to Expand Telecom Access

Mozambique

Mozambique Approves National Roaming and New FSAU Regulation to Expand Telecom Access

16 Apr 2025

Guinea’s Telecom Regulator Reminds PMR Users of Legal Rules

Guinea

Guinea’s Telecom Regulator Reminds PMR Users of Legal Rules

16 Apr 2025

LICENSING OF THE FIRST SATELLITE INTERNET SERVICE IN LESOTHO

Lesotho

LICENSING OF THE FIRST SATELLITE INTERNET SERVICE IN LESOTHO

15 Apr 2025

Iraq’s Draft Regulatory Framework and Licensing Exemptions for SRD & UWB Devices

Iraq

Iraq’s Draft Regulatory Framework and Licensing Exemptions for SRD & UWB Devices

14 Apr 2025

ARN-TIC Grants Starlink Temporary License to Operate

Guinea-Bissau

ARN-TIC Grants Starlink Temporary License to Operate

14 Apr 2025

POTRAZ Proposes Mobile Handset Registration to Tackle Cybercrime

Zimbabwe

POTRAZ Proposes Mobile Handset Registration to Tackle Cybercrime

10 Apr 2025

South Africa’s Draft National Radio Frequency Plan 2025: Open for Public Feedback

South Africa

South Africa’s Draft National Radio Frequency Plan 2025: Open for Public Feedback

7 Apr 2025

ICASA Adjusts Administrative Fees for 2025–2026 Financial Year

South Africa

ICASA Adjusts Administrative Fees for 2025–2026 Financial Year

7 Apr 2025

Ghana’s National Communications Authority Publishes New Frequency Allocation Table

Ghana

Ghana’s National Communications Authority Publishes New Frequency Allocation Table

4 Apr 2025

Thailand NBTC Holds Second Public Hearing to Shape Thailand’s 5G Spectrum Allocation

Thailand

Thailand NBTC Holds Second Public Hearing to Shape Thailand’s 5G Spectrum Allocation

3 Apr 2025

Starlink Receives License to Operate as Internet Service Provider in DR Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo

Starlink Receives License to Operate as Internet Service Provider in DR Congo

31 Mar 2025

Kenya Introduces New Requirements for Importing ICT Products

Kenya

Kenya Introduces New Requirements for Importing ICT Products

26 Mar 2025

TRC Cambodia Mandates Importer Declaration for TA Applications

Cambodia

TRC Cambodia Mandates Importer Declaration for TA Applications

20 Mar 2025

CST Still Accepting Renewal Applications in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

CST Still Accepting Renewal Applications in Saudi Arabia

4 Mar 2025

Oman Boosts Telecom Innovation with 26 GHz Frequency Allocation:

Oman

Oman Boosts Telecom Innovation with 26 GHz Frequency Allocation:

3 Mar 2025

New Regulatory Decree on Radio Equipment Certification and Installer Approval in Niger

Niger

New Regulatory Decree on Radio Equipment Certification and Installer Approval in Niger

24 Feb 2025

Indonesia Updates Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations for RLAN Devices

Indonesia

Indonesia Updates Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations for RLAN Devices

20 Feb 2025

Indonesia Updates Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) Standards

Indonesia

Indonesia Updates Wireless Power Transmission (WPT) Standards

10 Feb 2025

Indonesia Boosts Digital Connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E Launch

Indonesia

Indonesia Boosts Digital Connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E Launch

3 Feb 2025

Morocco’s ANRT Introduces Labeling Requirements for Approved Equipment

Morocco

Morocco’s ANRT Introduces Labeling Requirements for Approved Equipment

3 Feb 2025

Qatar Confirms New Requirement: 2G/3G Must Be Disabled in Devices Before Import – VoLTE Support Now Mandatory

Qatar

Qatar Confirms New Requirement: 2G/3G Must Be Disabled in Devices Before Import – VoLTE Support Now Mandatory

3 Feb 2025

Egypt Bans Substandard Phones to Protect Users and Improve Service Quality

Egypt

Egypt Bans Substandard Phones to Protect Users and Improve Service Quality

31 Jan 2025

Thailand’s NBTC to Upgrade Wireless Microphone and DECT Standards

Thailand

Thailand’s NBTC to Upgrade Wireless Microphone and DECT Standards

16 Jan 2025

Indonesia Rebrands KOMINFO to KOMDIGI: Pioneering Digital Governance

Indonesia

Indonesia Rebrands KOMINFO to KOMDIGI: Pioneering Digital Governance

15 Jan 2025

Indonesia Introduces New Guidelines for Foreign Testing Labs in Telecom Certification

Indonesia

Indonesia Introduces New Guidelines for Foreign Testing Labs in Telecom Certification

7 Jan 2025

Sri Lanka's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) to Implement IMEI Registration System from January 29, 2025

Sir Lanka

Sri Lanka's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) to Implement IMEI Registration System from January 29, 2025

26 Dec 2024

TUNISIA EMBRACES WI-FI 6E TECHNOLOGY

Tunisia

TUNISIA EMBRACES WI-FI 6E TECHNOLOGY

17 Dec 2024

NCA Launches First-Ever 5-Year Strategic Plan to Transform Ghana's ICT Sector

Ghana

NCA Launches First-Ever 5-Year Strategic Plan to Transform Ghana's ICT Sector

9 Dec 2024

Key Update: Egypt Embraces the 6 GHz Band

Egypt

Key Update: Egypt Embraces the 6 GHz Band

6 Dec 2024

NTRA Introduces eSIM Technology in Egypt on 5th December, 2024

Egypt

NTRA Introduces eSIM Technology in Egypt on 5th December, 2024

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