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 […]
TECHNICAL REGULATION | Anatel Proposes Modernization of Aeronautical Mobile Service
Anatel has launched Public Consultation No. 36/2025 to revise the Technical and Operational Requirements for Aeronautical Mobile Service Stations (Act No. 17.207/2023). 🔹 Regulatory Context:This update follows the decisions of the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) and aligns with the Agency’s new Spectrum Management Model, reinforcing Anatel’s commitment to modernization and regulatory efficiency. ✈ Key […]
Peru Appoints New Minister of Transport and Communications
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) of Peru announced on October 14, 2025, the appointment of Aldo Martín Prieto Barrera as its new Minister of Transport and Communications. Prieto Barrera assumes the role during a crucial period for Peru’s digital and infrastructure development, as the government seeks to accelerate connectivity initiatives and strengthen oversight […]
IFT Dissolves and CRT Is Born — Without Presidential Announcement
Mexico’s telecommunications sector has entered a new chapter.Without an official presidential announcement, the creation of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) and the constitutional dissolution of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) were formalized this morning through official government channels. The CRT will now assume the regulatory, supervisory, and developmental responsibilities of the sector, following the repeal […]
Venezuela: CONATEL Will Require Certification and Homologation for the Import of Technological Equipment
The National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) has announced through Official Gazette No. 43.208 that all new technological equipment imported into Venezuela must be “certified and homologated” by the authority before being placed on the market. The administrative provision establishes that telecommunication devices must comply with CONATEL’s categorization process for certification and homologation, ensuring adherence to technical, […]
Act Updates Electrical and Mechanical Safety Requirements for Cell Phone Chargers
The Superintendence of Grants and Resources for Services (SOR) published, this Wednesday (April 17), Act No. 5155, dated April 17, 2024, which approves the updated Technical Requirements and Test Procedures for Conformity Assessment of Chargers Used in Cell Phones. The update was prompted by the need to adapt procedures for testing the mechanical and thermal […]
