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USA: FCC Covered List Waiver for Robots & Inverters
On July 28, 2026, the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology issued an FCC Covered List waiver letting previously authorized foreign-produced robotic devices and power inverters keep receiving qualifying Class I and Class II software and firmware updates through at least Jan 1, 2029. It covers vulnerability patches and OS-compatibility updates that mitigate consumer harm, but does not authorize new models or lift other FCC obligations. Here is what manufacturers and test labs need to know
6 Aug 2026
North America
USA: Power Inverters & Robots Added to FCC Covered List
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).
5 Aug 2026
North America
Costa Rica SUTEL 6 GHz Standard Power Homologation Rules
Costa Rica's telecom regulator SUTEL has finalized its 6 GHz Standard Power homologation framework. RCS-138-2026 sets the type-approval procedure for AFC-controlled Standard Power access points and fixed client devices in the 5925-7125 MHz band, while RCS-137-2026 governs accreditation of the AFC database administrators (PAAFCs) that authorize them. Manufacturers, importers, and AFC operators targeting outdoor Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 7 now have a defined compliance path and key dates.
4 Aug 2026
North America
Chile FSS W Band: SUBTEL Expands Satellite Spectrum
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 to track.
4 Aug 2026
South America
Indonesia 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz Spectrum Allocation Finalized
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.
4 Aug 2026
Asia
FCC Part 15 Direct-to-Device Satellite NPRM (USA)
The FCC has circulated a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ET Docket No. 26-169) that would let FCC Part 15 direct-to-device equipment - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and IoT gear in the 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, and 5725-5850 MHz bands - talk directly to satellites, and confirm such devices may operate inside spacecraft. The Commission votes on adopting it at the August 6, 2026 Open Meeting. No device rules change yet, but manufacturers and test labs should track the Part 25 certification questions.
3 Aug 2026
North America
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