On May 6, 2026, the Utensility Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) of the Bahamas released the 2026-2029 National Spectrum Plan.

Click this link to view the original text of URCA's 2026-2029 National Spectrum Plan.

On May 5, 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released the MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2026 Short-Range Equipment (SRD) Specification (Third Revision) and the MCMC MTSFB TC T022:2026 Communication Equipment Baseline Requirements.

Among them, the main changes in MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2026 are as follows:

• Baseline requirement information (safety, electromagnetic compatibility, identification, and power supply) has been migrated to MCMC MTSFB TC T022:2026
• Added 6 GHz SRD/RLAN (5925-6425 MHz) band;
• Includes ultra-wideband (UWB) highway and rail equipment as well as 8500-10600 MHz ultra-wideband operations;
• The 5 GHz wireless LAN/wireless LAN (WLAN/RLAN) band has been reclassified, with new indoor/outdoor power limits;
• ETSI standards EN 303 687 and EN 303 883 have been adopted
• The 3400-3700 MHz ultra-wideband allocation has been removed from the previous UWB section.

Click this link to view the original MCMC MTSFB TC T007:2026 and click this link to view MCMC MTSFB TC T022: 2026.

On May 5, 2026, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued Announcement S.O. 2204(E) in the Government Gazette of India, amending the 2021 Electronic Information Technology Products (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order (CRO). This revision explicitly incorporates standalone hard disk drives (HDDs) into the mandatory registration framework managed by the Bureau of Standards of India (BIS). The external hard drive with the original USB interface remains within the current BIS regulatory framework. The revised regulatory requirements for standalone hard disk drives (HDDs) will take effect on November 5, 2026.

Click this link to view the original MeitY announcement.

On April 30, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to pass the latest proposal under Docket 24-136 "Ensuring the Integrity of the Equipment Authorization Program". According to FCC Document 26-28, released on May 1, 2026, the impact of the Act on testing agencies will mainly be divided into two parts:

• Proposed regulations will require disclosure of the geographic location and number of foreign employees, and establish a green channel for pre-certification technical programs (PAG) of "trusted laboratories" in the U.S. and its partner countries. This section is expected to take effect one month after publication on the Federal Register website and has not yet been released;
• For public comment on the new regulations, the FCC plans to completely ban all testing laboratories and certification agencies from countries that have not signed MRA or other equivalent reciprocal trade agreements with the U.S., affecting countries including China, India, Thailand, and the Philippines. The relevant policies will set a transition period, and the FCC press release described a description of a two-year transition period, but the formal proposal states a period of one year or more, meaning this period is also one of the main topics for soliciting comments. During the transition period, if companies choose to conduct testing in non-MRA countries, they must pay a fee of $20,000 per model, which far exceeds the full FCC testing and certification costs for most products. The solicitation of opinions is expected to take more than half a year before entering the proposed regulation issuance stage.

It is expected that the proposed regulation and the new regulation will be published as two separate documents on the Federal Register website. The related content is expected to have a significant impact on China's information and communication industry. All parties involved are encouraged to pay attention and actively submit feedback through the FCC electronic comment system. Click this link to file a comment (file number 24-136 will be automatically filled in the Proceeding section). It is recommended to wait for the publishment of the propose on the Federal Register website before submitting comments.

Click this link to view the original FCC 26-28 proposal. Click this link to view the FCC e-Comment System's full history of proposals for "Ensuring the Integrity of the Equipment Authorization Program" .

On April 30, 2026, Brazil's National Telecommunications Authority (ANATEL) issued Decree No. 5885, which approved the technical requirements and technical conformity assessment testing procedures for internal signal enhancement products (i.e., repeaters) used for personal mobile services (SMP). This decree came into effect on April 30, 2026, replacing Decree No. 2271.

Click this link to view the original text of ANATEL Decree No. 5885.

On February 16, 2026, the European Commission adopted the initiative to adopt the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) as an alternative to the Cybersecurity Authorization Regulation (EU) 2022/30. On April 29, 2026, the Commission officially issued the new Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/339, which replaces Regulation (EU) 2022/30 effective December 11, 2027.

Click this link to view the original delegated regulation.

On April 23, 2026, Indonesia's Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) officially launched the auction of spectrum for the 700MHz and 2.6GHz bands. This spectrum auction will be used for 4G/5G networks, with the following frequency bands:

• 700MHz band (low frequency band, uplink 703-378MHz / downlink 758-793MHz): will be used to expand network coverage and improve signal quality in rural areas.
• 2.6GHz band (mid-band, 2500-2690MHz TDD): This band is dedicated to high-capacity data traffic, aiming to improve network service quality in urban areas.

Click this link to view the original related media announcement from KOMDIGI. Check this link for the original spectrum auction requirements.

On April 23, 2026, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Cambodia introduced a new Type Approval framework for telecommunications equipment, which is currently in the public comment phase. The proposal brings significant updates to the certification, labeling, and compliance processes, which are as follows:

• The framework divides equipment into the following three categories according to the risk level: Class A (low risk), personal computers (PCs), printers, short-range communication equipment, power supply equipment, etc.; Class B (medium risk), routers, switches, satellite communication equipment, etc.; Class C (high risk), mobile phones, base stations, Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure, etc.; When evaluating multi-functional devices, they will be judged based on the highest risk level involved;
• Mandatory local representative: Overseas manufacturers must appoint a qualified local agent in Cambodia. This agent will be responsible for managing certification matters and ensuring that products comply with national regulatory requirements;
• Compliance labeling becomes mandatory: The existing certificate labeling system has been continued and strengthened, and all approved products must be labeled with the TRC compliance label (format: QA-YYYY-XXXX) before being placed on the market. Without this label, companies will not be able to distribute their products in Cambodia;
• Alignment with international standards: The framework requires that products and certification systems must be consistent with international standards such as ITU, IEC, ISO, ETSI, etc. Therefore, enterprises must verify whether their existing product certifications meet the above requirements, and the draft appendix lists the list of international standards adopted by various products;
• Clarify the validity period of the certificate: The validity period of the type approval certificate is 5 years. If it needs to be renewed, the enterprise must submit an application 30 days before the expiration of the certificate.

Click this link to view the original text of the TRC's new draft regulatory framework, which is open for comments until May 25, 2026.

On April 22, 2026, Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) issued Ministerial Decree No. 197/2026, updating SAR regulations for mobile phones and tablets. This decree replaces the previous Decree No. 177/2024. The decree came into effect on the date of issuance.

Although the basic RF exposure limits (head/torso 2.0W/kg, limbs 4.0W/kg) are consistent with the International Committee on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) standards, this update has made significant changes to the certification process and scope. The main changes are as follows:

• Applicable scope: all cellular mobile devices and tablets; For tablets without in-ear speaker functionality, the head-mounted SAR requirement can be waived;
• Required documents: Certification applications for mobile phones and tablets must include the SAR Test Report (LHU SAR). For tablets applying for head SAR exemption, a declaration must be provided, stating that the device does not have an in-ear speaker function, and the device specification should also indicate that this function is not available.
• Temporary Certification Letter: If the testing laboratory cannot issue a SAR test report, the certification application can submit a temporary certification letter issued by the domestic testing laboratory, which must specify the expected issuance date of the SAR test report. This regulation is valid until July 31, 2027;
• Report submission deadline: The SAR test report must be submitted to the Director of the Digital Infrastructure Services Division of the Digital Infrastructure Directorate, Directorate-General of Digital Infrastructure (DJID), KOMDIGI within 14 calendar days from the date of issuance;
• Testing specifications: Refer to IEC/IEEE, EN, and FCC KDB standards;
• Retesting regulations: If the SAR test result from the domestic testing laboratory is unqualified, a single retest may be conducted using commercially available samples;
• Non-compliance penalties: If the device fails to meet SAR limits in the initial SAR test report and any retest results, the certificate holder will be penalized according to applicable regulations under non-compliant certification standards.

Click this link to view the original announcements and regulations related to KOMdigi.

On April 16, 2026, India's Ministry of Telecommunications (DoT) issued a notice announcing the completion of the following revisions to telecommunications equipment standards:

• TEC 40162602 – Basic requirements for SIM cards;
• TEC 34732602 – Basic Requirements Standard for IP Security Devices.

The new standard will have a 90-day transition period, and starting July 15, 2026, only the revised standard will be available.

Click this link to view the original DoT notice.