On January 26, 2026, the FCC issued a notice with file number 327224 on the Federal Release website, announcing that the regulations on achieving 100% hearing aid compatibility (HAC) for wireless phones have officially entered the full implementation stage. The document confirms that the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the information collection requirements in May 2025, thus establishing an effective date of January 26, 2026, for key provisions in § 20.19 on Bluetooth coupling, label disclosure, website disclosure, and annual reporting. In addition to confirming the effective date, the bulletin corrected typographical and numbering errors: for the original statute issued in November 2024, the typographical error in § 20.19 was corrected, and the second paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of the original duplicate number was officially redesignated as (f)(1)(iii).

Click this link to view the original bulletin numbered FR ID 327224.

On January 22, 2026, the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) issued Regulation No. 7 of 2026 to optimize user registration for telecommunications services in mobile communication networks through the application of demographic biometric data. The regulations came into effect from the date of promulgation and set a six-month transition period.

The regulations require operators not to activate SIM cards until they have completed identity verification. Identity verification requires several steps: number verification, ID number (NIK) verification, and biometric information verification (including facial recognition). Each user has a maximum of 3 prepaid cards with a single operator. Manufacturers need to ensure that the facial recognition module meets the regulatory accuracy (≥95%). In addition, the regulations require specific text "For your comfort and safety, please register a prepaid card with a real and legal identity" on the SIM card packaging or quotation display interface, and this requirement also applies to eSIMs, so manufacturers also need to consider embedding this warning on the packaging or quotation display interface.

Click this link to view original text of KOMDIGI Regulation No. 7 of 2026.

On January 20, 2026, the Ministry of Communications of India issued an announcement to use the frequency band 5925-6425MHz for license-free applications (Wi-Fi 6E, etc.). The announcement divides this band into two categories of license-free equipment, with low-power indoor equipment (LPI) allowing an EIRP of up to 30dBm and very low-power outdoor equipment allowing an EIRP of up to 14dBm. This band cannot be used for drones, vehicles, ships, and aircraft below a certain flight altitude (aircraft above 10,000 feet can be used). The announcement also includes a type approval application form. The announcement is effective from the date of publication.

Click this link to view the original announcement of the Ministry of Communications.

On January 16, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) issued the following regulations:

• Radio Standard Specification RSS-195 Issue 3 "Wireless Communication Service Equipment for the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz Frequency Bands". ISED previously conducted a public consultation on RSS-195 Issue 3 in September 2025. This updated version replaces Issue 2 and adds the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz bands. The new version will have a 6-month transition period, during which both versions 2 and 3 will be available for certification. After July 16, 2026, all certification applications under RSS-195 must adopt Issue 3;
• Standard Radio System Planning SRSP-516 Issue 2, Technical Requirements for Wireless Communication Services (WCS) in the 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz Bands – This updated version replaces Issue 1 and contains technical rules for active antenna systems (AAS) and their deployment.

Click this link to view RSS-195 Issue 3, click this link to view SRSP-516 Issue 2.

On January 15, 2026, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) published the following draft standards for the Cyber Resilience Act:

• EN 304 617 – Cybersecurity requirements for Browsers
• EN 304 618 – Cybersecurity requirements for password managers
• EN 304 619 – Cybersecurity requirements for software that searches for, removes, or quarantines malicious software
• EN 304 620 – Cybersecurity requirements for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
• EN 304 621 – Cybersecurity requirements for Network Management Systems (NMSs)
• EN 304 622 – Cybersecurity requirements for Security Information and event management (SIEM)
• EN 304 623 – Cybersecurity requirements for boot managers
• EN 304 624 – Essential cybersecurity requirements for Public Key Infrastructure and digital certificate issuance software
• EN 304 625 – Cybersecurity requirements for physical and virtual network interfaces
• EN 304 626 – Cybersecurity requirements for Operating Systems (OS)
• EN 304 627 – Essential cybersecurity requirements for routers, modems intended for the connection to the internet, and switches
• EN 304 635 – Cybersecurity requirements for Virtualisation Execution Stack (VES) and Container Execution Stack (CES), including hypervisors and container runtime systems
• EN 304 636 – Cybersecurity requirements for firewalls, intrusion detection and/or prevention systems

Click on this link to view the above draft standards. The link also includes a public consultation guide and a feedback form.

On January 9, 2026, the UK Communications Authority (Ofcom) launched a public consultation to discuss the enabling of the Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) system in the 5925-7125 MHz (6 GHz) band. Ofcom published a public consultation paper on February 13, 2025 for the entire 6 GHz band, proposing the introduction of AFC-controlled standard power Wi-Fi (up to 36 dBm) on the lower 6 GHz, including outdoor use. This new public consultation has confirmed the use of AFC systems in the 5925MHz-6425MHz bands and allows for standard power Wi-Fi devices and allows outdoor use.

Click this link to view the original public consultation.

On January 8, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a draft report and order under GN No. 25-166, numbered FCC-CIRC2601-02. The draft would add a GG chapter to Part 1 of the FCC regulations and provide for the following main contents:

• Divide the licenses, leases, authorizations, permits, grants and other approvals applicable to foreign adversary control reporting requirements into three types of licensing schedules (A, B and C), of which equipment authorization falls under Schedule A;
• Require the holders of covered authorizations listed in Schedule A to declare to the Commission whether they are controlled by a foreign adversary; Require a declaration to the Committee from the covered authorised holders listed in Schedule B who have confirmed to be controlled by a foreign counterparty; and exempt the Schedule C from the obligation to cover the submission of foreign counterparty control declarations by authorization holders;
• The FCC will establish a corresponding reporting system, which should be completed within 60 days after issuing a notice requesting reporting, and small entities can have a grace period of up to 120 days;
• The threshold to determine "Foreign Adsersary Control" is 10% and the reported ownership threshold is 5%;

FCC management will discuss and vote on this draft at a public meeting on January 29, 2026, and if passed, the report and order will proceed to the final regulatory drafting and release stage. Click this link to view the original draft FCC-CIRC2601-02.

On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) of Vietnam issued Circular No. 52/2025/TT-BKHCN, promulgating the National Standard for Electromagnetic Compatibility of Terminal Equipment and Auxiliary Equipment for Mobile Communication Systems (QCVN 86:2025/BKHCN), aiming to standardize the technical requirements for electromagnetic compatibility of equipment related to the field of information technology and telecommunications. The international standard corresponding to this standard is ETSI EN 301 489-52 V1.3.1. The new standard will come into effect on February 15, 2026, replacing the QCVN 86:2019/BTTTT standard issued by the former Ministry of Communication and Information. According to the provisions of the transition period, appicants can voluntarily choose to conduct testing and compliance declarations according to the new or old standards before December 31, 2026; From January 1, 2027, the new standards must be fully implemented for relevant equipment. For devices with specific HS codes (e.g., 8517.13.00, 8517.14.00, 8517.62.59), the new standard will replace the original QCVN 86:2019/BTTTT or QCVN 18:2022/BTTTT (EMC standard for wireless communications). It is worth noting that from September 16, 2026, the relevant technical requirements for GSM (2G and 2.5G) technology will no longer apply, marking the gradual phase-out of traditional communication technologies and promoting technological upgrading in Vietnam.  

Click on this link to view the original text of Circular No. 52/2025/TT-BKHCN.

On December 31, 2025, the Wireless Planning and Coordination Authority (WPC) of India released the National Frequency Allocation Plan-2025, which allocates two frequency bands, 6475-6725MHz and 7025-7125MHz, for International Mobile Communication (IMT).

Click this link to view the original WPC NFAP-2025 publication.

Following the public consultation on October 20, 2025, the National Radio Research Agency (RRA) issued Announcement No. 2025-22 on December 31, 2025, amending the Electromagnetic Wave Conformity Standard regulations to add broadband radiated immunity testing to the immunity section of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Limits for Multimedia Equipment in Annex 12. The background of this revision is that the platform safety gate system is affected by 5G communication interference failure, so the radiation immunity test of 3.4GHz-3.7GHz should be added. There are five test levels of 20V/m, 28V/m, 38V/m, 56V/m and 80V/m, and are based on the international standard IEC 61000-4-41.

Click this link to view the original text of Announcement No. 2025-22.