Seasonal Greeting from TESTiLABS
Warm wishes for a PEACEFUL holiday season and a PROSPEROUS New Year 2026! A year of Trust, Technology, and Partnership Dear valued partners and customers: As 2025 comes to an end, we would like to thank you for your trust, collaboration, and the many projects and purchases throughout the year. Looking ahead to 2026, As […]
Brazil ANATEL’s “Operation Wireless”: 8 Tons of Unapproved Electronics Seized
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) has sent a message to the ICT industry: non-compliance will not be tolerated. In a multi-agency crackdown dubbed “Operação Sem Fio” (Operation Wireless), authorities seized approximately eight tons of unapproved telecommunications devices, valued at an estimated R$ 4 million. The Target: Uncertified and Unsafe Devices The coordinated raid, which was […]
USA FCC issued Final Rule: Is Your “Approved” Module Now Banned?
On November 25, 2025, The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is closing loophole in its national security regulations, issued a Second Report and Order, effective December 26, 2025. In a Final Rule that has clarified that its ban on “covered” equipment extends to the very components used inside host products, which has implications for any device […]
Brazil Raises Its Cyber Wall: Mandatory Audits for Telecom Suppliers
On November 26, 2024, ANATEL published Ato No. 16417, establishing the official guidelines for auditing the cybersecurity practices of telecom equipment suppliers. The compliance with this act has become mandatory starting November 26, 2025. A new mandate means it’s no longer enough for your product to be compliant; your company’s cybersecurity policy is now under the microscope. […]
SAR Testing Update: EN 50566:2017/A2:2025 Strict “Zero-Distance”
CENELEC has officially released Amendment A2 (October 2025) to the product standard EN 50566. This update introduces a pivotal change to SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) evaluation for hand-held and body-worn wireless devices operating between 30 MHz and 6 GHz. The Core Update: 5 mm → 0 mm The most critical revision is the elimination of the […]
Mexico’s Telecom Overhaul: Mandatory Lab Testing
This November, two new mandatory technical dispositions from the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFETEL) will replace the long-standing “Type B” Homologation process, which relied on expert documentation reviews (perito), with standardized lab testing. This is a shift for manufacturers of low-power and Wi-Fi devices. Accredited Certification Bodies and test labs are now authorized and ready to […]
India’s New Rules for Disposing of Licensed Wireless Equipment
Bringing wireless equipment into India for testing, demonstrations, or trials just got a lot clearer. The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) WPC Wing has published guidelines. Your End-of-License Playbook: Know Your Deadline If You Cancel Your License: You have 90 days from the date you submit your cancellation request to dispose of the equipment. If Your License Expires: An automated […]
India’s Digital Fortress: New Cybersecurity Rules
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has unveiled Draft Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, aimed at combating cyber threats and fraud, and they carry major implications for anyone manufacturing, selling, or operating services on telecom devices in the country. The New Sheriff in Town: Mobile Number Validation In a direct effort to curb digital fraud, […]
Landmark EU-US Trade Framework Agreement
The US and EU have announced a “Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade.” For U.S. manufacturers of telecommunications and radio equipment, a key provision within this agreement is set to dismantle long-standing barriers to the European market, particularly for technologies that require cybersecurity validation. Buried within the sweeping economic pact is […]
Mexico’s Wi-Fi Rules Upgrade: The Countdown to IFT-017-2023
The days of navigating the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands without a dedicated test standard are numbered. On February 10, 2025, IFETEL published Disposición Técnica IFT-017-2023. This crucial standard for WLAN devices will officially become mandatory starting November 7, 2025. From Expert Opinion to Standardized Testing For years, gaining market access for devices in these higher […]