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Regulatory News & Updates

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

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

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

Tanzania

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

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

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

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

11 Nov 2024

Qatar CRA Updates Class License for Short Range Devices

Qatar

Qatar CRA Updates Class License for Short Range Devices

4 Nov 2024

Ghana Launches 5G Network: A Historic Leap Towards Digital Advancement

Ghana

Ghana Launches 5G Network: A Historic Leap Towards Digital Advancement

11 Oct 2024

Qatar Opens New Space Radio Monitoring Center to Boost Satellite Communication - October 10, 2024

Qatar

Qatar Opens New Space Radio Monitoring Center to Boost Satellite Communication - October 10, 2024

8 Oct 2024

Egypt's NTRA Grants 5G Licenses to Vodafone, Orange, and e& Egypt: Paving the Way for a Digital Revolution - October 7, 2024

Egypt

Egypt's NTRA Grants 5G Licenses to Vodafone, Orange, and e& Egypt: Paving the Way for a Digital Revolution - October 7, 2024

4 Oct 2024

Qatar Hosted ITU Workshop for Arab States, Focused on Universal and Meaningful Connectivity- October 1st to 3rd, 2024

Qatar

Qatar Hosted ITU Workshop for Arab States, Focused on Universal and Meaningful Connectivity- October 1st to 3rd, 2024

25 Sept 2024

Pakistan Cellular Equipment IMEI Registration requirement

Pakistan

Pakistan Cellular Equipment IMEI Registration requirement

24 Sept 2024

PTA Releases Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Framework 2024

Pakistan

PTA Releases Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Framework 2024

23 Sept 2024

Syria - Sy-TPRA allows 6E GHz band

Syria

Syria - Sy-TPRA allows 6E GHz band

11 Sept 2024

Indonesia - New LTE and 5G NR Regulation (SDPPI)

Indonesia

Indonesia - New LTE and 5G NR Regulation (SDPPI)

11 Sept 2024

Jordan (TRC) - New Type Approval Regulation in Jordan

Jordan

Jordan (TRC) - New Type Approval Regulation in Jordan

6 Sept 2024

PTA Receives Proposals for Spectrum Auction Consultancy in Pakistan

Pakistan

PTA Receives Proposals for Spectrum Auction Consultancy in Pakistan

5 Sept 2024

CRA Qatar Directs Mobile Providers to Improve Consumer Experience

Qatar

CRA Qatar Directs Mobile Providers to Improve Consumer Experience

20 Aug 2024

CRA Qatar Announces End to 3G Telecommunication Services by December 31, 2025

Qatar

CRA Qatar Announces End to 3G Telecommunication Services by December 31, 2025

13 Aug 2024

Oman TRA introduces updated Type Approval Regulation

Oman

Oman TRA introduces updated Type Approval Regulation

12 Aug 2024

Oman TRA Seeks Public Input on Ultra-Wide Band Technology Regulation

Oman

Oman TRA Seeks Public Input on Ultra-Wide Band Technology Regulation

1 Aug 2024

Botswana Embraces Future: BOCRA Approves 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi 6E, Elevating Connectivity

Botswana

Botswana Embraces Future: BOCRA Approves 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi 6E, Elevating Connectivity

30 Jul 2024

Bahrain’s TRA Enables Next-Generation Wi-Fi 7 Technology : Bahrain TRA Type Approval

Bahrain

Bahrain’s TRA Enables Next-Generation Wi-Fi 7 Technology : Bahrain TRA Type Approval

28 Jun 2024

Tanzania Opens the Door to Wi-Fi 6E: New Regulations Unlock 6GHz Spectrum for Next-Gen Connectivity!

Tanzania

Tanzania Opens the Door to Wi-Fi 6E: New Regulations Unlock 6GHz Spectrum for Next-Gen Connectivity!

18 Jun 2024

Pakistan Ramping up efforts for 5G Adoption

Pakistan

Pakistan Ramping up efforts for 5G Adoption

22 May 2024

CRA Qatar Initiates Public Consultation to update the Short Range Devices Class License and allowed bands

Qatar

CRA Qatar Initiates Public Consultation to update the Short Range Devices Class License and allowed bands

22 May 2024

TRCSL Sri Lanka Allows Wifi 6E in the spectrum Roadmap

Sri Lanka

TRCSL Sri Lanka Allows Wifi 6E in the spectrum Roadmap

8 May 2024

Wi-Fi 6E is now allowed in Pakistan

Pakistan

Wi-Fi 6E is now allowed in Pakistan

3 Apr 2024

UAE TDRA enhances the emergency services testing for Mobile phones by including Advanced Mobile Location (AML)

UAE

UAE TDRA enhances the emergency services testing for Mobile phones by including Advanced Mobile Location (AML)

19 Mar 2024

Tunisia to Launch 5G Network by November 2024,
Propelling Nation into Digital Future:

Tunisia

Tunisia to Launch 5G Network by November 2024,
Propelling Nation into Digital Future:

18 Mar 2024

UAE MoIAT requires Product Photos for all certification applications

UAE

UAE MoIAT requires Product Photos for all certification applications

4 Mar 2024

TRA Bahrain Releases Updated Technical Specifications for Type Approval

Bahrain

TRA Bahrain Releases Updated Technical Specifications for Type Approval

27 Feb 2024

Bhutan (BICMA) Advances Mobile Broadband Services with 26GHz Band Allocation for 5G Deployment

Bhutan

Bhutan (BICMA) Advances Mobile Broadband Services with 26GHz Band Allocation for 5G Deployment

13 Feb 2024

Jordan (TRC) - Regulatory Authority for Telecommunications has updated the SRD Permit

Jordan

Jordan (TRC) - Regulatory Authority for Telecommunications has updated the SRD Permit

27 Nov 2023

Labelling is now mandatory for Typed Approved Devices in Tanzania as per new guidelines issued by TRCA on 23rd November, 2023

Tanzania

Labelling is now mandatory for Typed Approved Devices in Tanzania as per new guidelines issued by TRCA on 23rd November, 2023

22 Nov 2023

Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) Initiates 3G Phase-Out for Enhanced Mobile Technology

Bhutan

Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) Initiates 3G Phase-Out for Enhanced Mobile Technology

6 Nov 2023

Nepal NTA extends 5 Ghz band

Nepal

Nepal NTA extends 5 Ghz band

2 Nov 2023

Nepal continues 5G Trials

Nepal

Nepal continues 5G Trials

2 Nov 2023

Nepal (NTA) allows 865MHz to 868 MHz band

Nepal

Nepal (NTA) allows 865MHz to 868 MHz band

2 Nov 2023

Nepal NTA allows Ultra Wide Band (UWB) applications

Nepal

Nepal NTA allows Ultra Wide Band (UWB) applications

3 Oct 2023

Impact on Indonesia SDPPI Certification Prices due to New Regulation : PP No. 43 Tahun 2023

Indonesia

Impact on Indonesia SDPPI Certification Prices due to New Regulation : PP No. 43 Tahun 2023

23 Aug 2023

BOCRA Exempts Key RF Equipment from Type Approval

Botswana

BOCRA Exempts Key RF Equipment from Type Approval

24 Jul 2023

Laos Implements New Type Approval Validity and Labeling Rules

Laos

Laos Implements New Type Approval Validity and Labeling Rules

1 Jul 2023

CITRA - Kuwait to Ban 2G and 3G Only Mobile Phones Import to Kuwait from 1st September 2023

Kuwait

CITRA - Kuwait to Ban 2G and 3G Only Mobile Phones Import to Kuwait from 1st September 2023

24 May 2023

ICASA Unleashes 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi: South Africa Surges Towards Faster Internet

South Africa

ICASA Unleashes 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi: South Africa Surges Towards Faster Internet

14 May 2023

Nepal (NTA) mandates the registration of Cellular devices to MDMS System

Nepal

Nepal (NTA) mandates the registration of Cellular devices to MDMS System

8 Feb 2023

Pakistan (PTA) allows Up to 55 dBm EIRP output power for non-pulsed radars operating in 76-77 Ghz band

Pakistan

Pakistan (PTA) allows Up to 55 dBm EIRP output power for non-pulsed radars operating in 76-77 Ghz band

9 Jan 2023

UAE TDRA updates the conformity Mark/Label from 1st Jan, 2023

UAE

UAE TDRA updates the conformity Mark/Label from 1st Jan, 2023

30 Nov 2022

Yemen MTIT still requires separate Type Approvals for devices with multiple Country of Origins

Yemen

Yemen MTIT still requires separate Type Approvals for devices with multiple Country of Origins

13 Sept 2022

TRA Bahrain allows Wifi 6 Radio Spectrum

Bahrain

TRA Bahrain allows Wifi 6 Radio Spectrum

15 Aug 2022

CRA QATAR releases updated National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP)

Qatar

CRA QATAR releases updated National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP)

25 Jul 2022

CRA Qatar Allows the usage of WIFI 6E Band

Qatar

CRA Qatar Allows the usage of WIFI 6E Band

13 Jun 2022

Kuwait’s CITRA Approves Wi-Fi 6E Amendment (Kuwait CITRA Type Approval)

Kuwait

Kuwait’s CITRA Approves Wi-Fi 6E Amendment (Kuwait CITRA Type Approval)

24 May 2022

Local Testing Support for 77Ghz radar now available

Indonesia

Local Testing Support for 77Ghz radar now available

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