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 24, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) launched the following public consultation:

• The proposed ministerial order aims to amend the Regulations under the Radio Act (establishing a regime for outdoor use of wireless power transmission systems in the 920 MHz band). Click this link to view the original public consultation, the deadline for comments is February 24, 2026.
• Proposed Ministerial Decree to amend the Regulations of the Radio Act (Establishment of an 800MHz Broadband Low-Power Radio System and an 800MHz 3D Positioning System System). Click this link to view the original public consultation, and the deadline for comments is February 24, 2026.

On January 22, 2026, the Lebanese Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued a resolution No.3/2026 updating the type approval regulations. This update mainly updates the certification fee requirements and labeling requirements. The left side of the label is a QR code, and the text on the right is TRA Lebanon and Type Approved, as shown in the figure below.

TRA also emphasizes in the Q&A page of its website that tags can only be purchased from TRA, and do not use the example label above directly.

Click on this link to view the original text of the TRA No.3/2026 resolution.

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 14, 2026, the National Agency for Electronic Communications and Information Technology Supervision (ANRCETI) of Moldova issued a circular. The announcement announced that ANRCETI has been renamed the National Communications Regulatory Authority (ARCOM) with effect from January 1, 2026. ARCOM will continue to fulfil all of ANRCETI's responsibilities and commitments.

Click this link to view the original ARCOM notice.

On January 14, 2026, the French Minister of Finance and Industry, Energy and Digital Sovereignty issued a decree recognizing the ANFR's SAR laboratories with the ability to carry out tests provided for in article R.20-20 of the Code of Postal and Electronic Communications. In its press release, ANFR said it began construction of the SAR laboratory in 2020, which has been accredited by the French accreditation body COFRAC.

Click on this link to view the original text of the decree issued by the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty in the French Official Journal.

On January 13, 2026, the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI) issued Circular B-63/DJID.3/SP.04.06/01/2026, which provides important clarifications on the testing and certification framework for wireless local area network (RLAN) devices using the 5925-6425MHz radio spectrum. From January 15, 2026, the new regulations in the circular will require the use of RLAN device test reports from local laboratories in Indonesia or the laboratories in Indonesia's MRA partner country. Reports issued before that date should still be valid, and reports issued after that date must originate from the local or MRA national laboratory designated above.

Click on this link to view the original text of Circular B-63/DJID.3/SP.04.06/01/2026.