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 […]
China Update Battery Safety: CQC Launches Stricter Certification Rules
On August 12, 2025, The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) announced a new, far stricter set of implementation rules (CQC-C0902-2025) for the mandatory CCC certification of mobile power supplies, lithium-ion batteries, and battery packs. Effective August 15, 2025, these new rules fundamentally change the certification process. For manufacturers, it’s a call to action that demands an […]
Canada Reimagines SAR: ISED’s New RSS-102 Procedures
On August 15, 2025, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) officially published two documents that redefine the procedures for Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance. From 5G and foldable phones to the expanding 6 GHz band, for any manufacturer targeting the Canadian market, understanding these changes is critical to ensuring a smooth path to certification. […]
Brazil ANATEL Notice with Resolução N° 780
If your business touches Brazil’s telecom market, it’s time to pay close attention. On August 1, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) published Resolution No. 780, introducing significant amendments to the country’s primary certification regulation (Resolution 715). For manufacturers, importers, and particularly for e-commerce platforms and data center operators, the message is clear: the rules of […]
New ECC Decision (25)02 Means for Your Product
The European Communications Committee (ECC) has given a green light to the future of IoT. The approval of ECC Decision (25)02 on June 27, 2025, creates a harmonized path for low-power devices (LPD-S) to communicate with satellites in the 862-870 MHz band. This is a major change for LoRaWAN and other LPWAN technologies, finally enabling seamless […]
EN 18031 Compliance: Less Than 60 Days Until Your EU Market Lockout?
Heads up, device manufacturers! A critical deadline is looming just weeks away, and it directly impacts your access to European market. If your connected devices aren’t compliant with EN 18031 by August 1, 2025, the EU market door could slam shut. The EU has officially harmonized EN 18031, making it a pivotal and imminently mandatory standard for cybersecurity under the Radio […]
Canada’s ISED Extends Compliance Deadline
The Latest from ISED In the dynamic world of wireless technology, navigating regulatory requirements can feel like a high-stakes race. Every deadline matters, every standard is critical. ISED has extended a compliance deadline, specifically for the transition to the latest iteration of Radio Standards Specification RSS-247, Issue 5. What This Extension Means for YOU Originally, […]