On May 31, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) of Vietnam issued two circular notices regarding the adjustment of mobile communication spectrum, which are:

• Circular No. 27/2026/TT-BKHCN will take effect from July 16, 2026. The circular allocated 470-606 MHz to terrestrial digital TV services; MST may approve applications or extensions for terrestrial digital TV business licenses within the 606-694 MHz band, but the latest is December 31, 2028. If MST officially issues a written notice confirming that the 606-694 MHz band will begin mobile communications, all units still using this band must unconditionally complete the conversion to other compliant bands (such as 470-606 MHz) within 6 months of receiving the notification;
• Circular No. 29/2026/TT-BKHCN, which will take effect from September 16, 2026. The circular designates 890-915 MHz as the uplink band and 935-960 MHz as the downlink band, which can be used for 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile communications, with 3G available until September 14, 2028.

Click this link to view Circular No. 27/2026/TT-BKHCN, click this link to view the link for Circular No. 29/2026/TT-BKHCN.

On April 30, 2026, the Telecommunications Authority of India (TRAI) launched a public consultation on the regulatory framework for Connected Vehicles (V2X) communications.

Click this link to view the original public consultation text. The public comment deadline is May 28, 2026.

On May 29, 2026, Mexico's Ministry of Economy (SE) released an agreement containing the following updates:

• Smartphones and other mobile phones with HS codes 8517.13.01, 8517.14.91, and 8517.18.99 no longer enjoy exemptions from simplified import compliance and must now prove compliance with the relevant standards, including NOM-001-SCFI-2018 and NOM-024-SCFI-2013
• The Ministry of Economy will launch a new platform to manage information, services, procedures, and activities related to standardization, normalization, metrology, conformity assessment, ongoing market supervision, and verification.

Click this link to view the original announcement from the Mexican Ministry of Economy.

On May 28, 2026, the Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) of Mauritius issued a press release announcing plans to phase out 3G services in Mauritius. Mobile network operators have begun phasing out 3G networks and confirmed that 3G mobile services will no longer be offered after 2028. ICTA calls on the public to stop importing and using devices that only support 3G, and encourages the adoption of newer technologies such as 4G LTE and 5G.

Click this link to view the original ICTA press release.

Recently, after consultation with seven departments including the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, State Administration for Market Regulation, General Administration of Customs, and National Disease Control Bureau, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, updated and released the "Catalogue of Compliant Management for the Restriction and Compliance of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (2026 Edition)" and its supporting documents in the form of an announcement, further expanding the types of hazardous substances controlled in electrical and electronic products and continuously strengthening control efforts.

To reduce the use of heavy metals such as lead and mercury and persistent organic pollutants like polybrominated biphenyls at the source, and in accordance with the departmental regulations "Administrative Measures for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products," in 2018, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the first batch of management catalogs including 12 products such as televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, computers, and mobile phones. Except for specific exemptions, all products in the catalog must meet the relevant standards for the restriction of hazardous substances. As of the end of April 2026, nearly 33,000 models of 12 types of electrical and electronic products have met control requirements. In 2025, standards related to restrictions on the use of hazardous substances will be upgraded from recommendative to mandatory. In 2026, the newly promulgated "Ecological Environment Code of the People's Republic of China" will explicitly include requirements for controlling hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products. To better implement relevant laws, regulations, and standards, and to adapt to the new situation of an increasingly diverse range of electrical and electronic products, rapid development of harmful substance reduction and substitution technologies, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has revised the catalog of hazardous substance control products and supporting documents in consultation with relevant departments.

The newly revised catalogue of hazardous substances control products adds 23 new products to the first batch of 12 products. It mainly includes: first, products for household and similar uses, which are increasingly common in daily life and work. For example, microwave ovens, rice cookers, water dispensers, projectors, portable power banks, and so on. Second, emerging and rapidly updated products that have evolved alongside the rapid development of information technology. For example, smart wristbands, watches, earphones, smart speakers, robot vacuum cleaners, electronic smart locks, servers, network switching routing devices, and more. Third, products with high consumer attention to safety and health attributes. For example, electronic toys and reading and writing desk lamps mainly for children and adolescents; electronic blood pressure monitors and blood glucose meters mainly for middle-aged and elderly people; and hearing aids mainly for people with hearing impairments. The new product control requirements in the new compliance management catalog will officially take effect on August 1, 2027.

Next, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will work with relevant departments to continuously optimize the top-level design of the control system for hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products, intensify policy promotion, strengthen implementation supervision, promote the reduction of harmful substances and innovative applications of alternative technologies, continuously meet consumers' green consumption needs, and continuously build a solid safety and health barrier around the people.

Click this link to view the full text of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Announcement No. 11 of 2026.

On May 27, 2026, Chile's SUBTEL issued Resolution No. 966, updating the technical standard for short-range devices (SRD) No. 1.985 of 2017. The main revisions include:

• Adjusting QR code compliance labeling requirements: To facilitate application on more diverse devices, QR code size and design restrictions have been relaxed. No longer mandatory restrictions on specific shapes or fixed dimensions; sizes and forms are now determined by the responsible party themselves, but must ensure they meet the minimum requirements for correct reading and operation (recommended compliance with ISO/IEC 18004);
• Optimized submission method for confidential test reports: Added alternative submission channels, allowing submission of confidential test reports via virtual receiving offices, and sending related serial numbers and device information via official email to speed up review;
• New medical device frequency band specification: Introduces technical specifications for "active implantable medical devices" operating in the 9-315 kHz frequency band at extremely low power, limiting the electric field strength at 10 meters to no more than 30 dBμA/m (or equivalent dBuV/m).

Click this link to view the original text of SUBTEL Resolution 966.

Following the public comment launch on March 28, 2026, the South African Independent Communications Authority (ICASA) issued regulations on May 22, 2026, in Government Gazette No. 54718 regarding dynamic spectrum access and opportunistic spectrum management for the 3800–4200 MHz and 5925–6425 MHz "innovative spectrum".

According to the new regulatory framework:

• The 5925–6425 MHz band (also known as "Lower 6 GHz" or Lower 6 GHz) has been designated as "Innovative Spectrum Frequency Range 2" (ISFR2) and will be subject to a license-free usage policy. Provided regulatory requirements are met, wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs), private network operators, community networks, and Wi-Fi deployments can all use this band;
• The 3800–4200 MHz band is designated as "Innovative Spectrum Frequency Range 1" (ISFR1). The use of ISFR1 still requires compliance with spectrum licensing and licensing requirements, but its management will adopt a dynamic spectrum access (DSA) framework rather than the traditional exclusive spectrum allocation method.

Click this link to view the original regulation.

On May 21, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) of Vietnam issued a public consultation proposing to update regulations prohibiting the import and refurbishing of second-hand digital technology products and second-hand components. The ban restricts corresponding product categories through HS codes, including category 8471 for tablets and 8517 for mobile phones. The relevant provisions are basically consistent with the replaced 11/2018/TT-BTTTT regulation.

Click this link to view the original public consultation text. Comments are accepted until May 31, 2026.

On May 20, 2026, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a notice regarding product line guidelines compliant with the IS/IEC 62368: Part 1: 2023 standard. According to the updated guidelines, if the main model under test is the highest configuration, the report can include up to 10 models. The guide clarifies the requirements for each model in the product family, as well as the factors to consider without grouping these models together.

Click this link to view the original MeitY announcement.

On May 15, 2026, Costa Rica's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (SUTEL) launched two public consultations in the official gazette on the use of Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) for 6 GHz Wi-Fi, aiming to establish a regulatory framework for standard power communication using AFC systems in the 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz band (6 GHz band).

This consultation covers the following topics:

• GCO-DGC-APA-00832-2026: "Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) Database Expert Administrator Certification Procedure."
• GCO-DGC-HPE-00833-2026: "Standard Power Equipment Type Approval Application Procedure for Automatic Frequency Coordination System Operating Frequency Range from 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz (6 GHz band)".

Click this link to view the original public consultation text. Comments are accepted until May 29, 2026.