On December 15, 2025, the Cayman Islands Utilities Regulatory and Competition Office (OfReg) issued a regulatory notice clarifying the types of information and communication technology (ICT) networks and services that need to be licensed under the Information and Communication Technology Act (2019 Revision). The notice confirms that all ICT networks and services operating in the Cayman Islands are subject to licensing. The notice also outlines the applicable licensing categories, including network licenses, service licenses, transmitter licenses, spectrum allocation, category licenses, and experimental or temporary licenses.

Annex 2 of the notice specifies the allowable frequency bands and operating limits for short-range devices (SRDs) that comply with FCC and ETSI standards. Technologies covered include Wi-Fi, Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), wireless audio, medical devices, radar applications, and remote controls. Among them: the 6GHz frequency band (5925–6425MHz) is only allowed for Wi-Fi 6E, and only for low-power indoor (LPI) and ultra-low-power (VLP) devices, and cannot be used for standard power or outdoor use without authorization; The 865.5–867.6MHz bands can be used for RFID, subject to specified power limits and channelization conditions.

Click this link to view the original OfReg regulatory notice.