On February 20, 2026, the FCC posted the Further Proposed Rules (FNPRM) section of FCC 26-1 on the Federal Register website, which proposes to amend the rules in Part 15 regarding 6 GHz (5.925–7.125 GHz) license-exempt devices. The proposed revision focuses on broadening the existing requirement to prohibit the use of 6GHz low-power indoor equipment (LPI) on ships, which will allow the use of LPI equipment on cruise ships. It also allows automatic frequency control (AFC) devices to account for up to 6dB of building penetration loss. Since allowing the use on cruise ships will require the label to be updated, the requirement will affect the labeling of wireless access points and wireless router equipment if it becomes effective in the future.

Click this link to view the original FNPRM portion of the FCC Draft 26-1 published on the Federal Release website, which is open for comment until March 23, 2026.

Following the exemption of product reports for repeaters, NB-IoT, and 5G FR2 by the Telecom Engineering Center of India (TEC) on December 29, 2025, TEC issued a notice on February 18, 2026 to add an exemption list, postponing the exemption reporting deadline for 5G NR Type 1-H base stations, composite active antenna systems, and 128G Fibre Channel products to June 30, 2026.

Click this link to view the original TEC announcement.

Following a public consultation on September 9, 2025, on February 17, 2026, the UK Communications Authority (Ofcom) issued a statement announcing the final regulations for the authorization of device direct-connected satellite (D2D) services. The current authorized operator is Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), and Ofcom also welcomes other operators to apply for changes in authorization to carry out D2D business in the statement. The regulation came into effect on February 25, 2026.

Click this link to view Ofcom's original announcement.

On February 17, 2026, Uzbekistan issued Resolution 66, one of which was to postpone the implementation date of the Technical Regulation on the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products. The technical regulation has entered into force on February 17, 2027.

Click this link to view the original text of Resolution 66.

Following the European Commission's public consultation on the initiative to repeal the Cybersecurity Delegation Regulation (EU) 2022/30 on December 10, 2025, the Commission officially adopted the initiative on February 16, 2026, and the Delegation Regulation (EU) 2022/30 will expire from December 11, 2027. The Cyber Resilience Act (EU) 2024/2847 will replace the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30. At present, the relevant initiative has not completed the legislative process and has not been published on the Official Journal (OJ) website.

Click this link to see the content of the initiative and the status of resolution.

On February 15, 2026, the Official Gazette of Algeria published Decree No. 26-97, approved by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications on January 31, 2026, to regulate the approval procedure for electronic communication equipment in Algeria. The decree clarifies the division of responsibilities between the National Frequency Authority (ANF) and the Postal and Electronic Communications Regulatory Authority (ARPCE): the ANF is responsible for the approval of non-public radio installations, while the ARPCE is responsible for the approval of equipment intended to be connected to the public open network, and the ARPCE is responsible for equipment involved in both radio and public open networks.

Key points include:

• Approval process: The application must be submitted through a dedicated electronic platform, including administrative and technical files, and equipment samples must be submitted for testing within 5 working days. For imported equipment, you can submit a sampling application to the customs with a receipt after submitting the application, and the customs will complete the relevant process within 3 working days, and the applicant must also submit samples within 5 working days after the customs approves it;
• Processing time: The approval processing period usually does not exceed 2 months from the date of application or sample submission;  
• Technical standards: equipment must comply with relevant international and national standards such as frequency utilization, electromagnetic compatibility, network protection and user security;
• Certificate validity: The compliance certificate is valid for 5 years, and the same type of equipment only needs to be approved once;
• Mandatory identification: approved equipment must be labeled with a prescribed template before entering the market;
• Exemptions: Temporary imported equipment for professional use, commercial display or scientific research is exempt from approval;
• Local representatives are still required to handle applications and samples.

Click on this link to view the original text of MPT Decree 26-97.

On February 13, 2026, the Ecuadorian Telecommunications Authority (ARCOTEL) issued resolution number 03-02SO-ARCOTEL-2026, approving a comprehensive update to the National Frequency Plan (PNF). This update mainly includes:

• C-band adjustment: C-band (3720-4200 MHz) satellite systems must adjust their operation within one year. The new allocation of this band must enforce the use of filters to exclude frequencies below 3700MHz;
• Private and Community Networks: ARCOTEL was instructed to make administrative adjustments to ensure the efficient operation of private and community networks for International Mobile Communications (IMT) within specific frequency bands.

Resolved to repeal the relevant frequency planning updates for 2021 and 2023.

The resolution was officially published in the Official Gazette of Ecuador on March 27, 2026 and entered into force on the same day. Click this link to view the original official gazette.

On February 13, 2026, the Communications Regulatory Commission (CRC) of Mongolia officially implemented the Regulations on the Certification of Information and Communication Technology Equipment approved by CRC Resolution 24 of 2026. This regulatory update aims to improve the mandatory and voluntary compliance assessment process for radio and communications equipment, with a focus on human health, environmental safety, and efficient spectrum management.

Main requirements:

• Mandatory scope: All equipment listed in the official "Mandatory Conformity Assurance Product Catalogue" must be certified;
• Technical parameters: The equipment must strictly follow the "National Radio Frequency Distribution Table" and comply with international standards on radio frequency (RF), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrical safety.
• Validity of certification schemes: The new framework introduces specific certification schemes (including schemes 1a, 4, 6 and 7) with validity periods ranging from 3 to 4 years, depending on the type of equipment and origin;
• The conformity assessment process includes a document review and may involve sampling testing by the CRC. Although test reports from accredited international laboratories are generally accepted, manufacturers need to be aware of the new market surveillance requirements. Certified products are subject to annual review – the first review will take place one year after the certificate is issued – to ensure that they continue to comply with Mongolia's standards.
• Once a certificate of conformity is obtained, manufacturers should affix an official "certification mark" to their equipment.

Click this link to view the original CRC Resolution 24.

On February 11, 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that MCMC will cancel the spectrum allocation of 3300-3400MHz in the Class Assignment No.2 of 2025 for UWB equipment. The allocation table has stipulated that the allocation of the 3400-3700Mz band will be valid until May 31, 2025, so from April 1, 2026, UWB equipment will not be able to use the 3300-3700MHz frequency band in Malaysia, and the frequency band can be used is 3700-10600MHz.

Click this link to view the original MCMC announcement.

On February 11, 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) launched a 6 GHz low-band usage framework, allowing Wi-Fi 6E devices to use the 5925-6425 MHz license-free band. Must comply with ETSI EN 303 687 standard.

Click this link to view the original text on NCC's 6 GHz low frequency band for use.