Costa Rica Advances Radio and TV Frequency Auction Amid Regulatory Clearance
Costa Rica’s radio and television frequency auction is moving forward, with bids open until November 21 and new licensees to be selected after the 2026 elections. The initiative aims to modernize the country’s spectrum management framework and increase state revenues by replacing symbolic fees with a new auction model based on coverage area and frequency […]
ARPT Strengthens Engagement with Stakeholders on Telecom Equipment Type Approval
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARPT) recently met with key industry stakeholders to reinforce the importance of the type approval process for telecommunications equipment. During the meeting, ARPT emphasized that proper equipment homologation is essential to ensure product quality, network safety, and consumer protection, while preventing the circulation of non-compliant or counterfeit devices in […]
Yemen’s MTIT Resumes Issuance of Certificates After Temporary Suspension
The Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology (MTIT) in Yemen has resumed issuing certificates as of November 9, 2025, marking the end of a recent suspension period. The Ministry has confirmed that applications are now being processed on a first-come, first-served basis, enabling the full continuation of type approval and other certification procedures. 🔹 Key […]
Mexico’s New Telecommunications Regulator Announces Temporary Suspension of Procedural Deadlines
The Plenary of Mexico’s newly established Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (Comisión Reguladora de Telecomunicaciones – CRT) has issued an official resolution temporarily suspending all procedural deadlines, services, and processes under its jurisdiction. This measure aims to ensure legal certainty during the transition period following the recent integration of the CRT, which has assumed the functions previously […]
India’s MeitY Announces Transition to New Safety Standard IS/IEC 62368-1:2023
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India issued a notification on October 29, 2025, announcing the migration from standards IS 13252 (Part 1):2010 and IS 616:2017 to the new IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1):2023. Under the new framework, Extended Reality (XR) products—including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR) devices—must […]
Anatel launches public consultation for its first Regulatory Sandbox!
Brazil’s telecom regulator has opened Call for Input No. 10/2025 to define the themes for the new Experimental Regulatory Environment, allowing companies to test innovative business models under Anatel’s supervision.Stakeholders can submit contributions until December 5, 2025 via the Participa Anatel platform. 💡 This initiative reinforces Brazil’s commitment to regulatory innovation and adaptability to emerging […]
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 […]
