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Regulatory News & Updates

7 Jan 2025

Sri Lanka's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) to Implement IMEI Registration System from January 29, 2025

Sir Lanka

Sri Lanka's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) to Implement IMEI Registration System from January 29, 2025

26 Dec 2024

TUNISIA EMBRACES WI-FI 6E TECHNOLOGY

Tunisia

TUNISIA EMBRACES WI-FI 6E TECHNOLOGY

17 Dec 2024

NCA Launches First-Ever 5-Year Strategic Plan to Transform Ghana's ICT Sector

Ghana

NCA Launches First-Ever 5-Year Strategic Plan to Transform Ghana's ICT Sector

9 Dec 2024

Key Update: Egypt Embraces the 6 GHz Band

Egypt

Key Update: Egypt Embraces the 6 GHz Band

6 Dec 2024

NTRA Introduces eSIM Technology in Egypt on 5th December, 2024

Egypt

NTRA Introduces eSIM Technology in Egypt on 5th December, 2024

11 Nov 2024

Qatar CRA Updates Class License for Short Range Devices

Qatar

Qatar CRA Updates Class License for Short Range Devices

4 Nov 2024

Ghana Launches 5G Network: A Historic Leap Towards Digital Advancement

Ghana

Ghana Launches 5G Network: A Historic Leap Towards Digital Advancement

11 Oct 2024

Qatar Opens New Space Radio Monitoring Center to Boost Satellite Communication - October 10, 2024

Qatar

Qatar Opens New Space Radio Monitoring Center to Boost Satellite Communication - October 10, 2024

8 Oct 2024

Egypt's NTRA Grants 5G Licenses to Vodafone, Orange, and e& Egypt: Paving the Way for a Digital Revolution - October 7, 2024

Egypt

Egypt's NTRA Grants 5G Licenses to Vodafone, Orange, and e& Egypt: Paving the Way for a Digital Revolution - October 7, 2024

4 Oct 2024

Qatar Hosted ITU Workshop for Arab States, Focused on Universal and Meaningful Connectivity- October 1st to 3rd, 2024

Qatar

Qatar Hosted ITU Workshop for Arab States, Focused on Universal and Meaningful Connectivity- October 1st to 3rd, 2024

25 Sept 2024

Pakistan Cellular Equipment IMEI Registration requirement

Pakistan

Pakistan Cellular Equipment IMEI Registration requirement

24 Sept 2024

PTA Releases Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Framework 2024

Pakistan

PTA Releases Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Framework 2024

23 Sept 2024

Syria - Sy-TPRA allows 6E GHz band

Syria

Syria - Sy-TPRA allows 6E GHz band

11 Sept 2024

Indonesia - New LTE and 5G NR Regulation (SDPPI)

Indonesia

Indonesia - New LTE and 5G NR Regulation (SDPPI)

11 Sept 2024

Jordan (TRC) - New Type Approval Regulation in Jordan

Jordan

Jordan (TRC) - New Type Approval Regulation in Jordan

6 Sept 2024

PTA Receives Proposals for Spectrum Auction Consultancy in Pakistan

Pakistan

PTA Receives Proposals for Spectrum Auction Consultancy in Pakistan

5 Sept 2024

CRA Qatar Directs Mobile Providers to Improve Consumer Experience

Qatar

CRA Qatar Directs Mobile Providers to Improve Consumer Experience

20 Aug 2024

CRA Qatar Announces End to 3G Telecommunication Services by December 31, 2025

Qatar

CRA Qatar Announces End to 3G Telecommunication Services by December 31, 2025

13 Aug 2024

Oman TRA introduces updated Type Approval Regulation

Oman

Oman TRA introduces updated Type Approval Regulation

12 Aug 2024

Oman TRA Seeks Public Input on Ultra-Wide Band Technology Regulation

Oman

Oman TRA Seeks Public Input on Ultra-Wide Band Technology Regulation

1 Aug 2024

Botswana Embraces Future: BOCRA Approves 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi 6E, Elevating Connectivity

Botswana

Botswana Embraces Future: BOCRA Approves 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi 6E, Elevating Connectivity

30 Jul 2024

Bahrain’s TRA Enables Next-Generation Wi-Fi 7 Technology : Bahrain TRA Type Approval

Bahrain

Bahrain’s TRA Enables Next-Generation Wi-Fi 7 Technology : Bahrain TRA Type Approval

28 Jun 2024

Tanzania Opens the Door to Wi-Fi 6E: New Regulations Unlock 6GHz Spectrum for Next-Gen Connectivity!

Tanzania

Tanzania Opens the Door to Wi-Fi 6E: New Regulations Unlock 6GHz Spectrum for Next-Gen Connectivity!

18 Jun 2024

Pakistan Ramping up efforts for 5G Adoption

Pakistan

Pakistan Ramping up efforts for 5G Adoption

22 May 2024

CRA Qatar Initiates Public Consultation to update the Short Range Devices Class License and allowed bands

Qatar

CRA Qatar Initiates Public Consultation to update the Short Range Devices Class License and allowed bands

22 May 2024

TRCSL Sri Lanka Allows Wifi 6E in the spectrum Roadmap

Sri Lanka

TRCSL Sri Lanka Allows Wifi 6E in the spectrum Roadmap

8 May 2024

Wi-Fi 6E is now allowed in Pakistan

Pakistan

Wi-Fi 6E is now allowed in Pakistan

3 Apr 2024

UAE TDRA enhances the emergency services testing for Mobile phones by including Advanced Mobile Location (AML)

UAE

UAE TDRA enhances the emergency services testing for Mobile phones by including Advanced Mobile Location (AML)

19 Mar 2024

Tunisia to Launch 5G Network by November 2024,
Propelling Nation into Digital Future:

Tunisia

Tunisia to Launch 5G Network by November 2024,
Propelling Nation into Digital Future:

18 Mar 2024

UAE MoIAT requires Product Photos for all certification applications

UAE

UAE MoIAT requires Product Photos for all certification applications

4 Mar 2024

TRA Bahrain Releases Updated Technical Specifications for Type Approval

Bahrain

TRA Bahrain Releases Updated Technical Specifications for Type Approval

27 Feb 2024

Bhutan (BICMA) Advances Mobile Broadband Services with 26GHz Band Allocation for 5G Deployment

Bhutan

Bhutan (BICMA) Advances Mobile Broadband Services with 26GHz Band Allocation for 5G Deployment

13 Feb 2024

Jordan (TRC) - Regulatory Authority for Telecommunications has updated the SRD Permit

Jordan

Jordan (TRC) - Regulatory Authority for Telecommunications has updated the SRD Permit

27 Nov 2023

Labelling is now mandatory for Typed Approved Devices in Tanzania as per new guidelines issued by TRCA on 23rd November, 2023

Tanzania

Labelling is now mandatory for Typed Approved Devices in Tanzania as per new guidelines issued by TRCA on 23rd November, 2023

22 Nov 2023

Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) Initiates 3G Phase-Out for Enhanced Mobile Technology

Bhutan

Bhutan Telecom Limited (BTL) Initiates 3G Phase-Out for Enhanced Mobile Technology

6 Nov 2023

Nepal NTA extends 5 Ghz band

Nepal

Nepal NTA extends 5 Ghz band

2 Nov 2023

Nepal continues 5G Trials

Nepal

Nepal continues 5G Trials

2 Nov 2023

Nepal (NTA) allows 865MHz to 868 MHz band

Nepal

Nepal (NTA) allows 865MHz to 868 MHz band

2 Nov 2023

Nepal NTA allows Ultra Wide Band (UWB) applications

Nepal

Nepal NTA allows Ultra Wide Band (UWB) applications

3 Oct 2023

Impact on Indonesia SDPPI Certification Prices due to New Regulation : PP No. 43 Tahun 2023

Indonesia

Impact on Indonesia SDPPI Certification Prices due to New Regulation : PP No. 43 Tahun 2023

23 Aug 2023

BOCRA Exempts Key RF Equipment from Type Approval

Botswana

BOCRA Exempts Key RF Equipment from Type Approval

24 Jul 2023

Laos Implements New Type Approval Validity and Labeling Rules

Laos

Laos Implements New Type Approval Validity and Labeling Rules

1 Jul 2023

CITRA - Kuwait to Ban 2G and 3G Only Mobile Phones Import to Kuwait from 1st September 2023

Kuwait

CITRA - Kuwait to Ban 2G and 3G Only Mobile Phones Import to Kuwait from 1st September 2023

24 May 2023

ICASA Unleashes 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi: South Africa Surges Towards Faster Internet

South Africa

ICASA Unleashes 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi: South Africa Surges Towards Faster Internet

14 May 2023

Nepal (NTA) mandates the registration of Cellular devices to MDMS System

Nepal

Nepal (NTA) mandates the registration of Cellular devices to MDMS System

8 Feb 2023

Pakistan (PTA) allows Up to 55 dBm EIRP output power for non-pulsed radars operating in 76-77 Ghz band

Pakistan

Pakistan (PTA) allows Up to 55 dBm EIRP output power for non-pulsed radars operating in 76-77 Ghz band

9 Jan 2023

UAE TDRA updates the conformity Mark/Label from 1st Jan, 2023

UAE

UAE TDRA updates the conformity Mark/Label from 1st Jan, 2023

30 Nov 2022

Yemen MTIT still requires separate Type Approvals for devices with multiple Country of Origins

Yemen

Yemen MTIT still requires separate Type Approvals for devices with multiple Country of Origins

13 Sept 2022

TRA Bahrain allows Wifi 6 Radio Spectrum

Bahrain

TRA Bahrain allows Wifi 6 Radio Spectrum

15 Aug 2022

CRA QATAR releases updated National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP)

Qatar

CRA QATAR releases updated National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP)

25 Jul 2022

CRA Qatar Allows the usage of WIFI 6E Band

Qatar

CRA Qatar Allows the usage of WIFI 6E Band

13 Jun 2022

Kuwait’s CITRA Approves Wi-Fi 6E Amendment (Kuwait CITRA Type Approval)

Kuwait

Kuwait’s CITRA Approves Wi-Fi 6E Amendment (Kuwait CITRA Type Approval)

24 May 2022

Local Testing Support for 77Ghz radar now available

Indonesia

Local Testing Support for 77Ghz radar now available

25 Apr 2022

CRA Qatar allows the lower part of 6 Ghz Band (5925-6425 MHz) as part of the Wi-Fi 6E policy text.

Qatar

CRA Qatar allows the lower part of 6 Ghz Band (5925-6425 MHz) as part of the Wi-Fi 6E policy text.

30 Mar 2022

Yemen MTIT resumes Type Approval services

Yemen

Yemen MTIT resumes Type Approval services

23 Feb 2022

Saudi Arabia Expands Spectrum Access for WLAN Devices in 2022

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Expands Spectrum Access for WLAN Devices in 2022

23 Feb 2022

Saudi Arabia Expands Spectrum Access for WLAN Devices in 2022

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Expands Spectrum Access for WLAN Devices in 2022

9 Feb 2022

Pakistan (PTA) publishes the regulatory framework for IoT devices

Pakistan

Pakistan (PTA) publishes the regulatory framework for IoT devices

1 Dec 2021

Tanzania issued new Minimum Technical Specifications for IoT Devices

Tanzania

Tanzania issued new Minimum Technical Specifications for IoT Devices

11 Oct 2021

Tunisia’s National Frequency Agency (ANF) Seeks Stakeholder Input to Unlock the 6 GHz Band for WiFi 6E, Paving the Way for Enhanced High-Speed Connectivity

Tunisia

Tunisia’s National Frequency Agency (ANF) Seeks Stakeholder Input to Unlock the 6 GHz Band for WiFi 6E, Paving the Way for Enhanced High-Speed Connectivity

3 Oct 2021

Pakistan Regulator (PTA) publishes New Type Approval Regulations and updates the Exemption List

Pakistan

Pakistan Regulator (PTA) publishes New Type Approval Regulations and updates the Exemption List

21 Sept 2021

Kuwait CITRA makes New Type Approval Regulation Public

Kuwait

Kuwait CITRA makes New Type Approval Regulation Public

18 Aug 2021

Morocco (ANRT): Technical Update for Short Range Devices (SRD)

Morocco

Morocco (ANRT): Technical Update for Short Range Devices (SRD)

19 Jul 2021

CRA Qatar Introduces New Frequency Bands

Qatar

CRA Qatar Introduces New Frequency Bands

15 Jul 2021

Morocco's Regulatory Update: Implementing WiFi 6E

Morocco

Morocco's Regulatory Update: Implementing WiFi 6E

12 Jul 2021

Sierra Leone Mandates Labeling for Type Approved Devices

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Mandates Labeling for Type Approved Devices

9 Jul 2021

Saudi Arabia Introduces GCC National Origin Certificate Requirement for Imports

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Introduces GCC National Origin Certificate Requirement for Imports

2 Jul 2021

Saudi Arabia Enhances Type Approval Process with New SASO Regulations: A Key Update for Businesses and Manufacturers Regarding The Newly Mandated Certification

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Enhances Type Approval Process with New SASO Regulations: A Key Update for Businesses and Manufacturers Regarding The Newly Mandated Certification

2 Jul 2021

Saudi Arabia Extends IECEE Certification Requirement for Electro Technical Products

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Extends IECEE Certification Requirement for Electro Technical Products

29 Jun 2021

SDPPI Update for Foreign Test Reports

Indonesia

SDPPI Update for Foreign Test Reports

1 Jun 2021

Saudi Arabia’s New SASO-IEC 62368-1:2020 Standard: What You Need to Know for Compliance

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s New SASO-IEC 62368-1:2020 Standard: What You Need to Know for Compliance

29 Apr 2021

Oman TRA launches public consultation on the use of 6 Ghz Band for Wifi 6E

Oman

Oman TRA launches public consultation on the use of 6 Ghz Band for Wifi 6E

22 Apr 2021

Zambia (ZICTA) – Family Endorsement Procedure

Zambia

Zambia (ZICTA) – Family Endorsement Procedure

9 Apr 2021

Saudi Arabia Pioneers Wi-Fi 6E with Full Spectrum Access, Creating New Market Opportunities for Global Tech Manufacturers in Alignment with Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Pioneers Wi-Fi 6E with Full Spectrum Access, Creating New Market Opportunities for Global Tech Manufacturers in Alignment with Vision 2030

15 Feb 2021

CRA Qatar starts Public Consultation regarding Class license for Short Range Devices

Qatar

CRA Qatar starts Public Consultation regarding Class license for Short Range Devices

15 Feb 2021

UAE TRA updates the UWB and SRD allowed frequency bands and output power levels

UAE

UAE TRA updates the UWB and SRD allowed frequency bands and output power levels

15 Jan 2021

Syria (SY-TPRA) - Safety Test Report EN 62368 Required For New Approvals

Syria

Syria (SY-TPRA) - Safety Test Report EN 62368 Required For New Approvals

15 Dec 2020

Zambia (ZICTA) - Quality Control and Checking Period Of Telecom, Electronic and ICT Products

Zambia

Zambia (ZICTA) - Quality Control and Checking Period Of Telecom, Electronic and ICT Products

24 Nov 2020

Morocco (ANRT) – New SRD Decision ANRT/DG/N°07/2020

Morocco

Morocco (ANRT) – New SRD Decision ANRT/DG/N°07/2020

15 Oct 2020

TRCSL Sri Lanka Publishes New Type Approval Regulation

Sri Lanka

TRCSL Sri Lanka Publishes New Type Approval Regulation

22 Sept 2020

Jordan (TRC) has expanded its list of exempted devices.

Jordan

Jordan (TRC) has expanded its list of exempted devices.

8 Sept 2020

TRCSL allows the 800 Mhz band (865-868 Mhz) for public use

Sri Lanka

TRCSL allows the 800 Mhz band (865-868 Mhz) for public use

31 Jul 2020

Botswana - BOCRA Announces End to Type Approval Renewal Process

Botswana

Botswana - BOCRA Announces End to Type Approval Renewal Process

6 Jul 2020

Saudi Arabia Boosts Import Efficiency with SABER and FASAH Integration

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Boosts Import Efficiency with SABER and FASAH Integration

23 Mar 2020

TRC Jordan Publishes Revised Type Approval Guidelines

Jordan

TRC Jordan Publishes Revised Type Approval Guidelines

10 Feb 2020

Tunisian Decree No. 48 Transfers Encryption Oversight from ANCE to CERT, Introducing Key Changes to Type Approval Validity

Tunisia

Tunisian Decree No. 48 Transfers Encryption Oversight from ANCE to CERT, Introducing Key Changes to Type Approval Validity

20 Jan 2020

Oman TRA announces new restrictions on ROHS compliance

Oman

Oman TRA announces new restrictions on ROHS compliance

4 Dec 2019

UAE TRA formalises Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Requirement for Mobile Phones

UAE

UAE TRA formalises Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Requirement for Mobile Phones

30 Oct 2019

SDPPI Critical Regulatory Update for Acceptance of Foreign Test Labs

Indonesia

SDPPI Critical Regulatory Update for Acceptance of Foreign Test Labs

9 Sept 2019

Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) Takes Over Telecommunications Oversight

Ethiopia

Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) Takes Over Telecommunications Oversight

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