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On December 11, 2024, IMDA published the IMDA CMT Technical Standard (IMDA TS CMT, standard for cellular terminals) and the IMDA CBS Technical Standard (IMDA TS CBS, standard for cellular base stations).
Click this link to view the TS CMT technical standard; Click this link to view the TS CBS technical standard.
On December 11, 2024, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an announcement numbered DA 24-1241, designating 10 Cybersecurity Labeling Administrators (CLA) for the Cybersecurity Labeling Program. The relevant CLAs are:
- CSA America Testing & Certification LLC；
- SGS North America Inc.；
- CTIA Certification LLC ；
- Telecommunications Industry Association；
- DEKRA Certification Inc. ；
- TÜV Rheinland of N.A.；
- Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. ；
- TÜV SÜD America；
- ioXt Alliance UL LLC；
- Palindrome Technologies。
Previously, the FCC had designated UL LLC as the leading CLA in the announcement numbered DA 12-1214 released on December 4.
Click this link to view the original announcement.
On December 6, 2024, India's National Communications Security Centre (NCCS) issued a notice announcing that Optical Network Terminal (ONT) and Optical Line Terminal (OLT) products can be certified under the Voluntary Security Certification (VSC) regime until 31 March 2025. From April 1, 2025, these products must pass the ITSAR mandatory certification under the ComSec program.
Click this link can be found in the original notice.
On December 5, 2024, Egypt's National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) issued a press release announcing the adoption of eSIM technology in Egypt and published an eSIM user guide for the Egyptian market.
Click this link to view the original press release.
On December 5, 2024, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) announced that the Macao SAR Government will stop 3G services for four mobile communication service operators after their 3G licenses expire on June 4, 2025. To ensure a smooth transition, CTT encourages users who are still using 3G services to consider upgrading to 4G and 5G services as soon as possible.
Click this link to view the original press release.
On November 29, 2024, India's National Communications Security Centre (NCCS) issued a memorandum informing that cloud-implemented IP routers and Wi-Fi CPEs will be exempt from security certification until May 31, 2025.
Click this link to view the original memorandum .
On 28 November 2024, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) published the Guidelines for the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Radio Spectrum. These guidelines serve as a reference for radio frequency use, technical parameters, regulatory procedures, and radiocommunication information relevant to UAS operations.
Click this link to view the original guidelines.
On November 20, 2024, the Mexican Congress approved the dissolution of seven independent autonomous institutions, including the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFETEL). This decision was made in order to streamline public service activities and make more efficient use of resources and public spending. IFETEL is proposed to be integrated into the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT) and the Agency for Digital and Telecommunications Transformation (ATDT).
On November 28, 2024, the Mexican Congress issued another decree outlining the responsibilities that the ATDT will assume from IFETEL. According to the Decree, the new body will be responsible for dealing with the following:
- Developing and leading the federal government's policies on digital inclusion, digital government, information technology, communications and telecommunications;
- development and implementation of the Federal Government's telecommunications and broadcasting policy;
- Determine the capacity of satellites to obtain orbital resources and authorize the transmission and reception of foreign satellite signals in order to provide services in Mexico, as a national reserve for national security networks, social services and other government needs, and to monitor the efficient use of satellite capacity;
- develop and lead national technology sovereignty policies and drive technology solutions for the digitalization of processes and services;
- Publish rules, guidelines, manuals, procedures, and other similar instruments necessary for the performance of duties.
In addition, the existing resources of the Coordinación de Estrategia Digital Nacional will be transferred to the ATDT by December 31, 2024, so that the ATDT can start operations on January 1, 2025.
Click on this link to view the original text of the decree issued by the Mexican Congress on November 28, 2024.
On November 26, 2024, Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) issued Decree No. 16417, which contains operational procedures and guidelines for auditing cybersecurity policies for suppliers of telecommunications products and equipment of telecommunications service providers. The decree is now in force and will be enforced from 26 November 2025.
Click this link to view the original guide.
On November 25, 2024, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) published the harmonized European standard ETSI EN 301 893 V2.2.1, which addresses radio spectrum access for wireless access systems (WAS)/wireless local area networks (RLANs) in the 5 GHz band.
The standard targets wireless access systems (WAS) used in wireless LANs, as well as devices that communicate directly with each other over ad-hoc networks.
Click this link to view the standard original.