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South Africa High Demand Spectrum Policy: WOAN Ends
The South Africa high demand spectrum policy has changed. Notice 4163 of 2026, published on 25 September 2026, withdraws the spectrum reserved since 2019 for a wireless open access network (WOAN), including frequencies in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 2600 MHz and 3500 MHz bands. ICASA can now license that spectrum. ICASA's type approval rules don't change, but more mobile capacity in these bands is on the way.
5 Nov 2026
Africa
Vietnam 2G Network Shutdown: What It Means for Devices
The Vietnam 2G network shutdown is complete. GSM could be used only until the end of 15 September 2026, and from 16 September the Ministry of Science and Technology's new plan splits 890–915 MHz and 935–960 MHz into five 5 MHz blocks for IMT systems. Devices that rely only on 2G, including machine-to-machine trackers and meters, no longer have a network. 3G in the band has a set end date of 14 September 2028.
5 Nov 2026
Asia
Korea MSIT License-Exempt Radio Standards: GPR Draft
Korea MSIT license-exempt radio standards are set to change. MSIT Public Notice No. 2026-1006, published on 13 October 2026, proposes a new technical standard for ground- and wall-penetrating radar, drops the indoor-only label for 10 GHz-band object detection sensors, and lets existing analog personal radios stay in use until the end of 2032. Comments closed on 3 November. Radar makers would get one year after adoption to meet the new limits.
4 Nov 2026
Asia
FCC Covered List Component Enforcement: 2 Devices Blocked
FCC Covered List component enforcement has started. On 22 October 2026 the FCC said its Office of Engineering and Technology stopped a dashboard camera and a wireless video transmitter from being marketed or sold in the United States because both contained a HiSilicon chip. It's the first action under the rule in force since 13 October 2026 that bars authorization of devices with logic-bearing parts from Covered List entities. Here's what manufacturers should check.
4 Nov 2026
North America
FCC Reciprocal Economy Test Labs: 62 Economies Listed
FCC Reciprocal Economy test labs now have a named list. The full text of FCC 26-73, released on 30 October 2026, names 62 economies where FCC testing can continue after 1 December 2028, and mainland China, India and Switzerland aren't among them. The order also confirms that existing FCC grants stay valid without retesting, defines which lab activities count, and asks whether SDoC products should be tested in the US or a Reciprocal Economy too.
3 Nov 2026
North America
Togo ARCEP Type Approval: Decision 152/2026 in Force
Togo ARCEP type approval now runs under a new framework. Decision No. 152/ARCEP/DG/26, signed on 23 September 2026 and in force from that day, replaces the 2001 rules for telecom terminal and radio equipment and adds a separate approval for installers. Applications are filed online with one sample, test reports and a set of declarations. ARCEP has 42 days to decide, certificates last five years, and approved products must carry a permanent label.
2 Nov 2026
Africa
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