On October 28, 2025, the Mexican Ministry of Economy (SE) published an agreement to amend the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between the Mexican and U.S. governments regarding conformity assessment of telecommunications equipment. According to the MRA, Mexican CRTs should accept test reports from laboratories designated in the United States and accredited by Mexican authorities in accordance with the following technical standards:

• IFT-012-2019: Technical Specification for Maximum Limits of Non-Ionizing Radio Radiation for Telecommunications Products, Equipment, Devices, or Apparatus (Capable of Connecting to Telecommunications Networks and/or Using the Radio Spectrum) Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).
• IFT-016-2024: Low-Power Radio Communication Equipment – Devices Using the 30 MHz to 3 GHz Band Radio Spectrum – Specifications, Limits, and Test Methods.
• IFT-017-2023: Radio Communication Systems Using Radio Access – LAN – Radio Communication Equipment Using Digital Modulation Technology and Operating in the 5150-5250 MHz, 5250-5350 MHz, 5470-5600 MHz, 5650-5725 MHz, 5725-5850 MHz, and 5925-6425 MHz bands.

Click this link to view the original Agreement, which is effective October 29, 2025.

Some German telecommunications and infrastructure providers sent an open letter to German Federal Digital Minister Carsten Wildberg, urging Germany to take a clear position on the future use of the 6GHz high frequency band (6425-7125 MHz). The goal of the companies involved is to support the full opening of the band for license-free Wi-Fi throughout the EU. Signatories include Deutsche Glasfaser, EWE TEL, HPE, Fritz (AVM), Lancom Systems and NetCologne.

The next plenary meeting of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG), the European Commission's high-level advisory body, will be held on November 12, 2025. A proposal for the use of the 6GHz band is expected to be discussed at that time. Based on this proposal, the European Commission may initiate a coordination process at EU level.

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On October 20, 2025, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) issued guidance number 2025-DRS0007, clarifying its guidelines based on RSS-102. SAR. MEAS Section 5.1 on the Simplification of SAR Evaluation Tests.

For any device that has performed a 1g body SAR test at a distance of 5 mm or less, a 10g limb SAR test at a distance of 0 mm is optional if all of the following conditions are met:

• Operating frequency below 6 GHz;
• The body and limbs use the same power level and power configuration set (Tune-up).

To apply this test simplification, you should describe how all of the above requirements are met in your report.

It is important to note that the limb SAR test simplification does not apply to:

• Exposure of the hand during voice calls near the head, as described in RSS-102. SAR.MEAS Section 5.10;
• Frequency above 6 GHz and for use at absorbed power density (APD) limits.

Click this link to view the original guidance for 2025-DRS0007.

On October 20, 2025, the National Radio Research Agency (RRA) issued Announcement 2025-77 to solicit public comments on the revision of EMC standards to increase broadband radiated immunity. 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 public consultation, and the comment period is until December 19, 2025.

Following the nomination issued by the President of Mexico on October 7, 2025, the Mexican Senate approved five candidates for the position of commissioner of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) on October 14, 2025. According to Mexican law, by October 24, the President of Mexico will appoint the chairman of the commission, and the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFETEL) of Mexico will be officially dissolved.

On October 17, 2025, IFT announced that it has ceased operations, and it is expected that it will take at least one week for related businesses to switch to CRT.

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On October 11, 2025, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) consulted on a draft ministerial ordinance to amend the Detailed Regulations for the Implementation of the Radio Act to introduce the construction of 5G networks in the 26GHz frequency band.

Click this link to view the original public consultation, which is open for comments until November 10, 2025.

On 10 October 2025, the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Berhad (MTSFB) launched a public consultation on the following technical specifications:

• Satellite Earth Station Terminal Specification, citing EN 301 441, EN 301 681 and EN 301 489 series standards;
• Free Space Optical Communication (FSO) specification;
• specification for amateur radio equipment, citing EN 300 086, EN 300 113, EN 301 166 and EN 301 783;

Click on this link to view the original public consultations listed above, and the comment period is until November 9, 2025.

On October 7, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the agenda for October Commision open meeting which included a draft second report and order on the Covered List and a draft second further notice of proposed rulemaking. The main contents of the draft second report and order include:

• Clarifying module equipment is also a "covered" device;
• Device certification based on "covered" module equipment is prohibited;
• Establish procedures to prohibit the import and marketing of "covered" equipment that has been issued;
• Modifications to "covered" equipment are prohibited.

The second futher notice of proposed rulemaking will seek opinions on the definition of "critical infrastructure" and how to strengthen the prohibition of "covered" equipment entering the market.

Although the draft second report and order is not voted on and released, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said on October 10, 2025 that major e-commerce platforms had completed the cleanup of "covered" devices and that millions of affected devices had been removed from the shelves.

Click this link to view the FCC's second the Report and Order on the Covered List and the draft Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM). It is expected that after the FCC votes at the Communision's open meeting in October, the FCC will publish the relevant documents on the federal register website and officially start the relevant legislative process.

On October 6, 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) of Vietnam solicited public comments on the Draft Circular on the Draft National Technical Regulations on Electromagnetic Compatibility of Terminals and Auxiliary Equipment, the Draft Announcement of Conformity Certification (QCVN) and the Instructions. This new draft EMC standard will apply to 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G NR, and LTE NB-IoT. The new standard QCVN 86:2025/BKHCN will be equivalent to EN 310 489-52 V1.3.1 (2024-11) and will come into force on January 1, 2026.

Between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, devices using 2G, 3G, and/or 4G technologies can use QCVN 86:2019/BTTTT or QCVN 86:2025/BKHCN for SDoC processes; Devices using 5G NR and/or LTE NB-IoT technology can use QCVN 18:2022/BTTTT or QCVN 86:2025/BKHCN for SDoC processes. From January 1, 2027, all of the above devices will be required to apply for QCVN 86:2025/BKHCN to complete the SDoC process.

Click this link to view the original public consultation, which is open for comments until December 6, 2025.

On October 1, 2025, Brazil's National Telecommunications Authority (ANATEL) issued the Ato N° 14158 bill. The Act approves updates to Ato N° 14448:2017 (Technical Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Restricted Radiation Radio Communication Equipment) and Ato N° 237:2022 (On Conformity Assessment Test Procedures for Restricted Radiation Radio Communication Equipment). These updates include adjustments to the following scope of use and requirements: devices operating in the mmWave frequency band; Radio access systems operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz band; audio, video, or other application transmission systems; Test procedures for broadband wireless access systems.

The bill is now in effect and will be enforced from April 6, 2026. Click on this link to view the original text of Ato N° 14158.