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India's Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has opened two public consultations affecting network equipment manufacturers: a revision of the Essential Requirements (ER) for Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Equipment under MTCTE, and Draft Test Guide TEC 86091:2026 for Multi-Service OTN platforms with DWDM bearer transport. Comments are due November 10 and November 20, 2026. Here is what changes, who is affected, and how to prepare.

Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has confirmed the test standards accepted for WLAN equipment operating in the 5.8 GHz band. Alongside ETSI EN 302 502 and FCC Part 15.247/15.407, the NBTC now accepts ETSI EN 301 893—but only version V2.2.1 or later, the first edition to define test parameters for Sub-band 4 (5.725–5.850 GHz). Here is what the update means for manufacturers and how to prepare test reports.

Iraq's Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has opened a public consultation on a draft regulation for licensing telecommunications services delivered over non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), including satellite and air-to-ground (A2G) in-flight connectivity. The draft sets technical and regulatory requirements covering spectrum use and equipment compliance. Operators, airlines, manufacturers and other stakeholders can submit comments until October 3, 2026.

Sri Lanka's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) will discontinue manual processing of type approval, mobile phone and Short Range Device (SRD) clearance requests on September 30, 2026. From October 1, 2026, all type approval, IMEI and non-IMEI device clearance applications must be submitted through the TRCSL Equipment Clearance System (ECS). Manufacturers, vendors and importers should complete ECS registration and prepare technical files now to avoid market acces

The UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) held a public consultation from 3 to 21 September 2026 on proposed revisions to its Regulations on Fixed Radio Systems (v3.0) and Regulations on Amateur Radio (v3.0). The review may reshape spectrum authorization conditions for point-to-point links, fixed wireless access and amateur stations. Here is what manufacturers, operators and importers need to know and how to prepare.

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has made BIS registration for screen protectors mandatory. Notification S.O. 5190(E), dated 21 September 2026, adds smartphone screen protectors as S. No. 66 to the Compulsory Registration Order, 2021, requiring conformity with IS 19348:2025. From 1 April 2027, products that are manufactured, imported, stored, sold or distributed in India must be tested and BIS-registered.

Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has amended Resolution 133/2008, the regulation governing the registration and use of radio frequencies and devices and their pricing. The update aims to simplify radio licensing, reflect the true value of spectrum and enable modern services. It applies to Class 1 satellite broadband operators, Class 3 licensees, and aircraft and ship station licensees. Here is what changes and what manufacturers should do next.

South Korea has notified the WTO of a proposed amendment to its Regulation on Energy Efficiency Management Equipment (MCEE Notice No. 2026-798). The draft introduces a QR code-based energy efficiency label for 46 product categories and revises efficiency standards for 14, including wired and wireless routers, adapters and chargers, TVs, signage displays and refrigerators. Comments are open until 23 October 2026, with staged transition periods of 6 and 12 months after adoption

Singapore's IMDA has updated its equipment registration framework, effective 27 August 2026. The changes open the Simplified Equipment Registration (SER) scheme to NB-IoT and CAT-M equipment, introduce new eUICC specifications for eSIM devices, move residential gateways to RG-SEC Issue 2, allow online filing for M2M equipment using overseas SIMs, and confirm the 31 December 2026 deadline for 2G to be disabled by default on mobile handsets.

Lebanon's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued Notification TRA/PRE/327-020926, clarifying that type approval applications must be filed in the manufacturer's name and that the resulting certificate may be used by every importer of the identical approved product. The change removes the need for importer-specific certificates and covers standalone devices, embedded modules, and spare parts. Here is what it means for manufacturers, importers, and market acce

SIRIM QAS International has revised its Intellectual Property (IP) Authorization Form (eTAC/FOR/01-8) to Issue No. 2, Revision No. 0 for Malaysia's Communication and Multimedia product certification. The new form becomes mandatory on 1 January 2027 for Brand Declaration submissions under Option 3, where the applicant is authorized by the IP owner. The previous version is accepted until 31 December 2026. Manufacturers and applicants should update templates and secure signed fo

Saudi Arabia's SASO has issued Circular No. 247, introducing a new SASO labelling requirement for products under ten technical regulations. From 1 October 2026, the supplier's name and commercial registration (CR) number must appear directly on the product, and no Certificate of Conformity will be issued to non-compliant items. SABER file reviews will verify compliance. This article explains the scope, certification impact, manufacturer actions and timeline.

Connected cameras just became the test case for China's newest cybersecurity labeling framework and the timing is no accident. As Singapore, the US, and the EU push their own IoT security labels, China's CAC, MIIT, and MPS quietly opened a parallel path: a voluntary 1-to-3-star rating tied to standard TC260-PG-20265A, live since July 1, 2026. Here's how the Chinese scheme stacks up, what it actually requires, and the decisions manufacturers now need to make.

Taiwan's BSMI has finalized amendments expanding certification requirements for battery chargers, specified power adapters and UPS systems. From 1 July 2027, manufacturers and importers must meet revised CNS standards and complete Registration of Product Certification before market entry. This article covers the scope of change, certification impact, and the transition timeline manufacturers need to plan around.

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

Hong Kong's Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) has published three revised HKCA specifications covering Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) equipment and E-UTRA FDD/TDD base stations and repeaters. This update affects manufacturers seeking type approval under the HKTEC Scheme for ISM devices and LTE network infrastructure equipment sold or deployed in Hong Kong. Here's what changed, who's affected, and the compliance timeline manufacturers need to track before

Indonesia's Komdigi has issued Regulation No. 10 of 2026, setting new classification criteria for the Technical Implementation Units (UPT) responsible for radio frequency spectrum monitoring and digital infrastructure oversight. Effective August 6, 2026, the regulation restructures how regional Balai Monitor and Loka Monitor stations are tiered, following the Ministry's 2025 organizational overhaul. While it doesn't introduce new device-level technical standards, it reshapes

China's MIIT has published GB 44721-2026, the country's first mandatory national standard governing the safety of automated driving systems in intelligent connected vehicles. Covering Class M and Class N vehicles with Level 3 and Level 4 automation, the China automated driving safety standard sets lifecycle safety obligations, dynamic driving task requirements, human-machine interaction rules, and a new three-part testing regime. It takes effect July 1, 2027. Here's what manu

Lebanon's TRA has opened public consultation on its draft Optical Fiber Deployment Guidelines, a new national framework for safe, standardized fiber-optic infrastructure rollout. The guidelines aim to improve stakeholder coordination, reduce redundant civil works, and support broadband expansion. Comments are due September 9, 2026. Companies in fiber-optic equipment, telecom infrastructure, and network deployment should review the draft and assess certification and market-acc

Pakistan telecom equipment certification is now mandatory. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has notified the Telecommunication Equipment Standards Regulations, 2024 through SRO 1110(I)/2026, requiring all telecom equipment manufactured, imported, sold or used in Pakistan to meet international technical, safety and electromagnetic standards. Manufacturers and importers must now obtain a Certificate of Compliance backed by accredited-lab test reports before market