Mexico – New IFETEL Labeling Requirements Effective
Mexico’s Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFETEL) has officially announced new labeling requirements in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF). The new IFETEL logo and certification number will be mandatory on all telecom and radiofrequency products starting July 1, 2025. If the device is too small to display the logo and number physically, manufacturers may […]
Argentina | ENACOM Allocates 17.3–17.7 GHz Band to the Fixed-Satellite Service
The Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) of Argentina issued Resolution No. 1261/2025 on October 23, 2025, officially allocating the 17.3–17.7 GHz frequency band to the Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS), Space-to-Earth, on a primary basis. Manufacturers and operators using equipment within this frequency range must register and obtain type approval from ENACOM to ensure compliance with national […]
Telecom Equipment Certification in Chile — Key Steps
📘 Validity: Certification does not expire unless the product undergoes technical modifications.🔹 Regulatory authority: SUBTEL (Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones – Chile)🔹 Legal basis: Resolución Exenta N° 1985/2017 and subsequent updates 🔹 TrustCert — Monitoring key regulatory and certification developments across Latin America. #Chile #SUBTEL #Telecom #Certification #Homologation #Compliance #Regulation #LATAM #TrustCert
Mexico Updates Certification Framework under IFT Technical Dispositions IFT-016-2024 and IFT-017-2023
Mexico’s Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has accredited certification bodies (CBs) and testing laboratories to conduct local conformity assessments under the Technical Dispositions IFT-016-2024 and IFT-017-2023. The new technical standards aim to strengthen the local certification process, enhance regulatory oversight, and ensure compliance of telecom and electronic equipment with national safety and performance requirements. 🔹 […]
Mexico Updates Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the United States for Telecom Equipment
Mexico’s Secretaría de Economía (SE) issued an Agreement on October 28, 2025, modifying the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between the governments of Mexico and the United States for the conformity assessment of telecommunications equipment. The updated MRA aims to streamline certification procedures, enhance regulatory cooperation, and facilitate cross-border trade in telecom devices. The modification will […]
Anatel Launches 24-Month Transition from Global Mobile Satellite Service (SMGS) to Satellite-Based Personal Mobile Service (SMP)
Brazil’s Anatel has launched a 24-month transition period to adapt existing authorizations under the Global Mobile Satellite Service (SMGS) to the new Satellite-Based Personal Mobile Service (SMP) framework. During this period, no new SMGS licenses or authorizations will be granted. According to Anatel, the migration will not affect current users and is part of the […]
Argentina Modernizes Telecom Regulations on Spectrum, Satellite, and Connectivity
Argentina is updating its telecommunications framework with new rules to expand private networks, improve spectrum use, and strengthen national connectivity. The 2.3–2.4 GHz band has been allocated for private 4G/5G networks, allowing companies to deploy their own systems under 10-year renewable SPIBA licenses. A new spectrum fee calculation method brings more transparency to pricing. The […]
India DoT Strengthens Telecom Cybersecurity Framework
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reinforced its telecom cybersecurity regime through the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025, officially notified on October 22, 2025. The updated framework introduces new mechanisms to enhance security, traceability, and data integrity across India’s telecommunications ecosystem. The amendments establish a Mobile Number Verification (MNV) platform for digital […]
Vietnam Advances Regulatory Updates Across Key Sectors
Vietnam’s government is introducing a series of draft regulations to modernize its national certification and compliance framework, covering agriculture, cosmetics, electronics, energy, and pharmaceuticals. 🔹 TrustCert follows Vietnam’s evolving regulations, assisting companies in maintaining compliance across sectors. #TrustCert #Vietnam #RegulatoryUpdate #Certification #Compliance #TechnicalRegulation #ASEAN
ISO/IEC 27001 Update: Final Deadline Approaching
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have updated the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, the world’s leading reference for information security management.All organizations currently certified under ISO/IEC 27001:2013 must transition to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 by October 31, 2025, when all 2013 certificates will expire. ⚙ Key Updates Broader scope now covering cybersecurity […]
