On July 28, 2026, the FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau added foreign-produced power inverters and advanced robotic devices to the FCC Covered List, barring new models from the equipment authorization needed to enter the US market. The listings implement National Security Determinations, apply by place of production rather than manufacturer identity, and can be lifted only via a Conditional Approval from the Department of War (or DHS for inverters).

Costa Rica: SUTEL Finalizes 6 GHz Standard Power (AFC) Homologation Rules Costa Rica has moved from proposal to binding rule. In June 2026, the Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones (SUTEL) published two resolutions that together establish how Standard Power (SP) devices controlled by Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems will be authorized to operate in the 5925–7125 MHz range (the 6 GHz band). This closes out the two public consultations SUTEL opened earlier in 20

Chile's Subsecretaria de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL) has modified the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) technical standard, incorporating the Chile FSS W band with a V band addition to follow. The change moves the framework beyond the Ku and Ka bands that historically dominated satellite operations, opening higher-frequency spectrum for operators like Starlink and HughesNet. This article covers the regulatory basis, technical scope, equipment-conformity impact, and the timeline t

Indonesia 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum allocation is now final. Komdigi has confirmed the winning operators, paired and unpaired block sizes, and binding buildout obligations covering 538 villages, 51% 5G population coverage, and a 100 Mbps national target by 2029. For device makers, the 700 MHz (n28) and 2.6 GHz (n41) bands drive SDPPI type-approval scope, including re-certification to activate n41 under Kepmen Komdigi No. 569/2025.