The European Commission has published Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/2003, updating harmonised standards under the Radio Equipment Directive for radiodetermination, UWB, fixed radio, and cellular base station equipment. Thirteen ETSI/Cenelec standards gain presumption of conformity, five are withdrawn, and a prior correction to Decision 2025/2499 is applied. Manufacturers have until 7 March 2028 to transition away from superseded standard versions.

The FCC has proposed a new rule to open unlicensed spectrum bands for Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite communication in the United States. Published September 8, 2026, the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ET Docket No. 26-169) would let Part 15 devices — smartphones, laptops, and IoT sensors — connect directly to satellites without a license. Public comments are open through November 9, 2026. Here's what manufacturers need to know about scope, certification impact, and key dead

Syria's SY-TPRA will stop approving imports of devices that run only on 2G or 3G networks starting October 1, 2026. The regulator says the move supports the country's shift to 4G/LTE and beyond, with legacy 2G/3G-only devices already in use to be phased out gradually on a timeline the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology will announce separately. Manufacturers and importers should confirm 4G/LTE compatibility across their Syria-bound product lines now to avoi

The FCC and ISED each require manufacturers to appoint a local representative before equipment can be certified — but the two roles are not interchangeable. This article breaks down the FCC U.S. Agent and ISED Canadian Representative requirements side by side, explains what each regulator expects, and shows how manufacturers selling across the United States and Canada can reduce compliance fragmentation by coordinating both appointments through a single experienced compliance