Argentina ENACOM Delays New Certification Model
The new RAMATEL certification framework will now take effect on 1 December 2026, three months later than originally planned. At a glance · Argentina has postponed its new telecom equipment certification framework from 1 September to 1 December 2026. · Until then, RAMATEL registrations will continue under the existing certification procedure. · The new framework […]
Brazil ANATEL Prepares New Certifica Homologation System
The new platform is expected to replace Mosaico-SCH in September 2026, making SEI-Anatel registration and authorization an important step for certification applicants. At a glance · ANATEL is preparing to replace Mosaico-SCH with the new Certifica system for telecom product certification and homologation. · Full operation is currently expected from 8 September 2026, although the […]
Brazil ANATEL Limits 6 GHz Wi-Fi Band
From 1 March 2027, Wi-Fi equipment using the 6 GHz band in Brazil must be limited to 5925–6425 MHz. At a glance · ANATEL is reducing the 6 GHz range available to Wi-Fi from 5925–7125 MHz to 5925–6425 MHz. · The new frequency limit becomes mandatory on 1 March 2027. · Existing products with certificates […]
Japan MIC Expands 920 MHz Wireless Power Transfer Rules
Japan has opened 920 MHz wireless power transfer systems to outdoor use and introduced a new licence-exempt low-power option. At a glance Japan has removed the indoor-only restriction for certain 920 MHz wireless power transfer systems. Qualifying low-power WPT equipment can now operate on 918 MHz and 919.2 MHz without an individual radio station licence. […]
UK Ofcom Confirms Upper 6 GHz Wi-Fi and AFC Rules
Ofcom has confirmed how Wi-Fi and mobile services will share 6425–7125 MHz, with Automated Frequency Coordination required for higher-power and outdoor Wi-Fi and implementation continuing through autumn 2026. 11 August 2026 At a glance · 6425–6585 MHz: Wi-Fi priority, including low-power indoor and very low power use · 6585–7125 MHz: mobile priority, with Wi-Fi access […]
Australia ACMA Reviews Mobile Phone and Safety Rules
ACMA is consulting on longer compliance record retention, revised mobile phone requirements and a new equipment safety standard. 5 August 2026Consultation closes: 17 September 2026 At a glance · Compliance records: proposed retention period extended from 2 to 7 years · Mobile phones: tighter limits on grandfathering and updated emergency call requirements · Equipment safety: […]
Canada ISED Expands Its 21–23 GHz Microwave Band Plan
ISED’s SRSP-321.2, Issue 1 replaces SRSP-321.8 and extends the fixed point-to-point band to a continuous 21.2–23.6 GHz. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has published SRSP-321.2, Issue 1, the technical requirements for fixed line-of-sight (point-to-point) radio systems in the 21.2–23.6 GHz band. It follows an earlier public consultation and takes effect on publication. SRSP-321.2 […]
Brazil ANATEL Updates Rules for Mobile Signal Boosters
ANATEL’s Act No. 5885, dated 29 April 2026, is in force and revokes the 2022 framework. Boosters now need built-in self-monitoring. Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, ANATEL, has approved new technical requirements and test procedures for the conformity assessment of internal signal boosters used with Personal Mobile Service (SMP)—the devices that extend mobile coverage indoors. Act No. […]
Japan Opens Three Wireless Consultations
MIC is seeking public comment on 6 GHz Wi-Fi, automotive radar, and terminal equipment rules. Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has opened three public consultations through the e-Gov portal. Together they touch wireless LAN, millimetre-wave radar, and the rules governing equipment connected to public networks. Three proposals, three short windows The first […]
EU Repeals the RED Cybersecurity Delegated Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2022/30 ends on 11 December 2027 as the Cyber Resilience Act takes over The repeal is now official The European Commission has adopted Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/339, which repeals Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 — the cybersecurity delegated act under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). The Commission adopted the measure on 16 February 2026 […]