Regulatory Updates issued in 2026

16 January 2026 

On December 23^rd 2025,  the Brazilian RF Regulator - AGÊNCIA NACIONAL DE TELECOMUNICAÇÕES (ANATEL) - issued a public consultation applicable to data centers integrated into telecommunications networks.

12 January 2026 

On 19^th December 2025, the Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI) of Indonesia released a new Regulation, Ministerial Decree No. 569 of 2025, regarding the technical standards for mobile telecommunication equipment based on LTE and 5G NR technologies.

02 February 2026 

Further to Kiwa Product Compliance Regulatory Update of 11th June 2025 regarding the proposed regulatory amendment for opening up the 900 MHz frequency band;  on 27^th January 2026, the Ministerio de Technología de la información y las telecominicaciones (MinTIC) together with the Colombian regulatory authority, Agencia Nacional del Espectro (ANE), has published the drafts of the resolutions establishing conditions for assigning 900 MHz radio spectrum permits to expand Internet access in rural and remote areas.

19 January 2026 

The Dominican Republic Regulator – Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones (INDOTEL) – has announced an extension of the public consultation period regarding the proposed reform of the General Telecommunications Law No. 153-98, which constitutes the main legal framework governing the telecommunications sector in the country.

14 January 2026 

On December 23^rd 2025,  the Brazilian RF Regulator - AGÊNCIA NACIONAL DE TELECOMUNICAÇÕES (ANATEL) - issued a public consultation applicable to data centers integrated into telecommunications networks.

02 February 2026 

On 27^th January 2026, Nasry Asfura assumed the office of the President of Honduras. As a result of this announcement, restructuring is currently underway at Honduran RF Regulator - Comision Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) – which is likely to cause delays to Type Approval processes.

12 January 2026 

On 19^th December 2025, the Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI) of Indonesia released a new Regulation, Ministerial Decree No. 569 of 2025, regarding the technical standards for mobile telecommunication equipment based on LTE and 5G NR technologies.

06 January 2026

Following the Kiwa Product Compliance Regulatory Update dated 22^nd July 2025 concerning the Shutdown of 2G and 3G Networks in Israel by January 2026, on 18^th December 2025, the Israeli Regulatory Authority, the Ministry of Communications, published a new timeline for the shutdown of the legacy networks and the transition towards 5G.

05 February 2026 

Further to the Kiwa Product Compliance Regulatory Update of 9th January 2026 regarding a transfer of responsibility for all Type Approval related matters from the Ministry of Telecommunications (MoT) to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), KPC can confirm that Decision 3/2026 has now been released in the Official Gazette.

09 January 2026 

Kiwa Product Compliance have received intelligence regarding a transfer of responsibility for all Type Approval related matters from the Ministry of Telecommunications (MoT) to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).

15 January 2026 

Nigerian Regulator - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) -  has formally announced a public inquiry on key draft regulatory frameworks intended to shape the country’s spectrum management and deployment strategy through to 2030. 

08 April 2026

On 19th March 2026, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) authorised Cellular Mobile Operators to commence 5G services in Pakistan.

23 January 2026 

On 18^th December 2025, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) released version 1.4 of the Regulatory Framework for Short Range Devices (SRD) and Terrestrial Internet of Things (IoT) Services.

09 January 2026 

On the 17^th December 2025, Paraguay’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), issued Resolución de Directorio No. 3339/2025, whose main objective is to establish the use of the frequency band between 3,700 MHz and 3,800 MHz for IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications) systems. This decision incorporates this segment of the radiofrequency spectrum into advanced mobile telecommunications services, enabling its use for technologies such as 5G and future evolutions of high-capacity mobile networks.

09 April 2026

The National Radio Research Agency (RRA) issued Notice No. 2025-9 adopting the new national Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) measurement standard KS C 3350 for radio equipment used in proximity to the human body.

20 January 2026 

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) of the United Arab Emirates has recently announced the commencement of the 6th Generation (6G) during the first meeting of the UAE 6G Committee.

10 April 2026 

On 31st March 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine published a draft Government Resolution proposing amendments to the Technical Regulation on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).  

6 January 2026 

National Commission for State Regulation of Electronic Communications, Radio Frequency Spectrum and Postal Services of Ukraine  (NCEC) has adopted Decree #475 introducing procedure, requiring manufacturers to inform users about the operating conditions of radio devices. The aim of regulation is to strengthen consumer awareness and ensure that  products placed on the Ukrainian market comply with the requirements of EU Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1354.

30 January 2026 

On 17^th January 2026, the Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Circular 01/2026/TT-BCT, which was announced based on the Government’s Decree 26/2026/ND-CP detailing the management of hazardous chemicals in goods and services.

19 January 2026 

Further to the Kiwa Product Compliance Regulatory Update of 14^th October 2025 regarding the Public Consultation on the Draft EMC Technical Regulation for Mobile Terminals, on 31^st December 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) of Vietnam issued official Circular No. 52/2025/TT-BKHCN, introducing the new national Technical Standard.

05 February 2026

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has published a notification to clarify that manufacturers are not permitted to make multiple applications under MTCTE for equipment with the same model number which already has a valid certificate of Conformity Assessment.

04 February 2026 

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has officially published GSR 47(E) for the lower 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz). As per this notification, the 6GHz band has now been delicensed for low-power indoor wireless use.

04 February 2026 

The Anguilla Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has launched Public Notice 2026-1, initiating a public consultation on the allocation, allotment, and assignment of 5G New Radio spectrum for mobile and fixed wireless access (FWA) services.

04 February 2026 

On 28^th January 2026, Autoridad de Regulación y Fiscalización de Telecomunicaciones y Transportes (ATT) in Bolivia has updated the list of telecommunications equipment subject to Type Approval, effective from its publication date. This update introduces significant changes to the country’s Type Approval framework.
According to the revised approved equipment list, several categories of radiofrequency (RF) and telecommunications equipment are no longer subject to mandatory Type Approval, provided that such equipment does not form part of the core telecommunications network.

06 February 2026 

On 2^nd February 2026, the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore released the Draft Technical Specification for Cellular Mobile Terminals (IMDA TS CMT Issue 1 Rev 4) for public comments.

06 February 2026 

The Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) of Saudi Arabia has launched a public consultation for the National Frequency Plan (NFP). This major update to the NFP reflects the Kingdom’s efforts to modernize its spectrum management framework in line with international developments and emerging wireless technologies.