Korea MSIT Refines 6 GHz Rules for Notification-Exempt Devices
MSIT Notice No. 2026-9 adds more detailed limits for 5925–6425 MHz and 6425–7125 MHz WLAN use Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) published Notice No. 2026-9 on February 10, 2026. The notice took effect on the same day and partially amends the list of radio equipment that may be established without notification under Korea’s […]
India NCCS Adds IoT Devices to CSR Testing Scope
Group VI now covers Vehicle Tracking Devices, Smart Electricity Meters and Feedback Devices under NCCS’s CSR framework India’s National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) issued an Office Memorandum on March 27, 2026, amending its earlier framework for CSR testing and expanding the grouped testing scope to include IoT ITSARs. Under the amendment, three IoT device […]
Australia Updates a Key Safety Standard
AS/NZS 62368.1:2026 brings the latest IEC 62368-1 framework Standards Australia has published AS/NZS 62368.1:2026 — Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment, Part 1: Safety requirements on 6 March 2026. The new edition adopts and modifies IEC 62368-1:2023 (Edition 4.0) for the Australia and New Zealand market. The standard sets minimum safety requirements for the design, […]
Singapore IMDA Updates Telecom Equipment Registration Rules
Revised guidelines and SDoC forms for ICT compliance. In March 2026, Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) updated its regulatory framework for market access. The agency published revised versions of the Guide for Registration of Telecommunication Equipment and the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) form. These documents dictate how ICT products are evaluated, registered, and sold in Singapore. Core […]
TESTiLABS at HANNOVER MESSE 2026
TESTiLABS will be at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 in Hannover, Germany, from 20 to 24 April. We are bringing Finland’s expertise in wireless testing and certification to the world’s leading platform for industrial transformation. Verified Industrial ConnectivityAs manufacturing shifts towards AI and heavy automation, reliable device performance is non-negotiable. We believe that the next phase of […]
Singapore IMDA Updates Handset Compliance Baseline
IMDA sets new deadlines for default 2G shutdown and emergency cell broadcast Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has published IMDA TS CMT Issue 1 Rev 4 in March 2026. The specification sets the minimum technical requirements for Cellular Mobile Terminals (CMTs) used in Singapore’s public mobile systems, including LTE and 5G NR. In Annex […]
Malaysia MCMC Closes Another UWB Band
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a new notice cancelling the class assignment for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) communication devices operating in the 3300–3400 MHz frequency band. The notice will takes effect on April 1, 2026. What changed This update follows MCMC’s earlier action on the 3400–3700 MHz range and further narrows the frequency […]
Mexico NOM Sets Its 2026 Quality Agenda
New national program puts key NOM updates back in focus for electronics and compliance teams Mexico published the Programa Nacional de Infraestructura de la Calidad 2026 on February 24, 2026, setting out the country’s quality infrastructure priorities for the year. For manufacturers, importers, and compliance teams, the publication is a relevant signal: regulatory work on […]
USA FCC Expands 6 GHz Band: The New GVP Device Category
Enabling higher-power outdoor operations through geofencing technology. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted the Fourth Report and Order (FCC 26-1), expanding unlicensed operations within the 6 GHz frequency band. The regulation officially introduces Geofenced Variable Power (GVP) devices, a new equipment category that permits higher-power operations both indoors and outdoors. The new rules, which […]
UK Ofcom: Greenlights Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) Services
Ofcom has officially finalized the regulations required to launch satellite Direct to Device (D2D) services, effectively bridging the gap between traditional mobile networks and space-based connectivity. The UK’s Office of Communications (Ofcom) published the Wireless Telegraphy (Direct to Device Satellite Communications) (Exemption) Regulations 2026. This legislation marks the final step in the authorization framework, clearing the […]