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 […]
USA FCC’s Reminder：Is Your Product on the National Security List?
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a reminder to the ICT industry: For any company involved in the design, manufacturing, or certification of communications equipment, this is a red alert that demands your attention. On October 14, 2025, the FCC released a National Security Advisory to reiterate that any equipment or service on […]
Moldova Welcome the CE Mark
On August 28, 2025, the Republic of Moldova amended its Law 235/2011 on accreditation and conformity assessment. Which means Moldova is officially rolling out the welcome mat for the CE mark. This development promises to slash approval times and cut costs for companies who have already undergone conformity assessments in the European Union. Your EU […]
China’s RoHS is Growing Up
China have officially approved a new, mandatory RoHS standard that will have a major impact on the electronics industry. For anyone involved in manufacturing, importing, or selling electrical and electronic products in China. On August 1, 2025, Chinese authorities approved the new national standard GB 26572-2025, titled “Requirements for the restriction of the use of hazardous […]
Mexico IFT is still in operation
The familiar landscape of ICT regulation in Mexico is undergoing a seismic shift. While the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT or IFETEL) is still in operation, its days are numbered. A new law is ushering in a completely restructured framework. On July 16, 2025, Mexico enacted the new Federal Telecommunications and Broadcasting Law, setting in motion […]
Time’s Up! Canada’s New Wireless Power Rules (RSS-216 Issue 3)
As of September 4, 2025, the transition period for Canada’s updated Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) standard, RSS-216, Issue 3, has expired. For any company manufacturing, importing, or selling WPT devices in Canada, this is the deadline that requires immediate attention. From this point forward, all new applications for certification must comply with Issue 3. If your […]
USA FCC’s new Small Entity Compliance Guide
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) release of its Small Entity Compliance Guide on September 4, 2025, the FCC is clarifying the real-world impact of its new national security rules, and the ripple effects will be felt by every manufacturer seeking access to the U.S. market. It directly targets the Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCBs), test labs, and accreditation […]
Japan’s MIC Opens Public Consultations for 800 MHz Wideband
Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) opened two pivotal public consultations. They are draft reports that lay the groundwork for next-generation low-power communications and, most excitingly, outdoor Wireless Power Transfer (WPT). Unplugging the Outdoors for 920 MHz Wireless Power For years, WPT has been almost exclusively limited to indoor, short-range applications. This […]