On September 9, 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issued a press release announcing the establishment of an automated model approval compliance framework for devices with SIM card functionality, supported by the Device Management System (DMS) platform. This system includes a "Central Device Identity Registry" (CEIR) to record information on SIM card-enabled communication devices within Nigeria, including data such as the International Mobile Device Identification Number (IMEI). All SIM card-enabled communication devices must be registered before entering Nigeria. Unregistered devices will not be allowed to operate on Nigeria's networks. The implementation of this framework is divided into several phases. The first phase includes incorporating existing inventory devices into system management and registering and certifying newly imported SIM card-enabled devices.

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On September 4, 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) completed the registration of four standards set by the Technical Standards Forum (MTSFB), which are:

• MCMC MTSFB TC T015:2026, IMT-Advanced (4G) User Devices (Second Revision);
• MCMC MTSFB TC T023:2026, IMT-Advanced (4G) base station;
• MCMC MTSFB TC T020:2026, Airborne Radio Communication Equipment—Technical Specifications (First Revision);
• MCMC MTSFB TC G058:2026, Internet of Things—Functional Safety Requirements.

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On September 4, 2026, the European Commission issued Resolution (EU) 2026/2003, which revised the harmonized standards for several Radio Directives (RED). The main changes include:

• Updated versions of the original harmonized standards: Electromagnetic Radiation Standard EN 50566:2017/A1:2023 and EN 50566:2017/A2:2025 (should be used together with EN 50566:2017, including the new 0mm body SAR requirement), point-to-point fixed wireless link RF standard EN 302 217-2 V3.4.1, UWB Tank Level Probing Radar standard EN 302 372 V3.1.1, oastal Surveillance, Vessel Traffic Services and Harbour Radars Standard EN 303 135 V2.2.1, Broadcast Television Receiver Amplifier and Active Antenna Standard EN 303 354 V1.2.1;
• New harmonized standards: short-range radio standard EN 300 440-2 V3.1.1 and EN 305 550-5 V1.1.1, PMR/TETRA EMC standard EN 301 489-5 V2.3.1, CB equipment EMC standard EN 301 489-13 V2.1.1, cellular base station EMC standard EN 301 489-50 V2.4.1, UWB standard EN 302 065-3-3 V3.1.0 and EN 302 065-4-4 V2.1.1, primary radar standard EN 303 364-1-1 V1.1.1.

Click this link to view the original text of the (EU) 2026/2003 resolution, whose mandatory implementation date for the updated harmonized standards is March 7, 2028.

On September 4, 2026, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) issued Announcement No. 2026-DRS0001, announcing updates to the Testing Laboratory Technical Assessment Checklist. This update mainly stems from the introduction of RSS-Gen Issue 6. During the transition period of this standard (until July 30, 2027), the old version of the checklist can still be used, but after July 30, 2027, the new version must be used. The changes introduced by RSS-Gen Issue 6 for the checklist are:

• Original requirement (before July 30, 2027): According to RSS-Gen Issue 5, conduct site verification for the 30 MHz to 1 GHz band based on ANSI C63.4; For the 1 GHz to 18 GHz band, verify according to ANSI C63.25.1 or CISPR 16-1-4;
• New requirements (after July 30, 2027): According to RSS-Gen Issue 6, the 30 MHz to 1 GHz band must use the ANSI/USEMCSC C63.25.2 standard, and the band above 1 GHz should use ANSI C63.25.1 or CISPR 16-1-4.

Click this link to view the updated ISED Testing Laboratory Technical Assessment Checklist.

On September 2, 2026, the Lebanese Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued notice number TRA/PRE/327-020926, clarifying the model approval procedures for devices with telecommunications capabilities. According to this explicit regulation, the model approval application must be submitted in the name of the manufacturer. The application can be submitted directly by the manufacturer or by its authorized representative. The corresponding type approval certificate will be issued in the manufacturer's name for specific approved models or products. After the certificate is issued, all importers importing products with the same approval can import according to the model approval. As long as the imported equipment meets the model and technical specifications covered by the valid certificate, there is no need to apply separately for the certificate for a specific importer.

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On August 26, 2026, the National Telecommunications Commission of Honduras (CONATEL) adopted Resolution NR003/26, expanding the frequency framework for wireless access, mobile networks, and satellite systems. This spectrum update involves adjustments to equipment configuration and network authorization planning. The resolution was issued and came into effect on September 2, 2026.

This resolution updates the National Frequency Allocation Plan and revises the relevant frequency provisions in current regulations for wireless access systems and short-range equipment. The main changes are as follows:

• Expanding the 5925–6425 MHz band to 5925–7125 MHz for Wi-Fi 6e/7 ;
• It specifies that the 3300–3800 MHz band uses TDD (Time Division Duplex) mode for public mobile communications (IMT/5G), and adds "mobile (excluding air mobile)" allocation in the 3700–4200 MHz band;
• Satellite mobile services are allowed in the S-band (1990–2010 MHz uplink / 2180–2200 MHz downlink);
• In the 2500–2690MHz band originally used for public mobile communications (IMT/cellular mobile), dedicated mobile communication systems are permitted;
• In the 10.7–12.7 GHz, 17.3–18.6 GHz, and 19.7–20.2 GHz bands, traditional EPFD (Equivalent Power Flux Density) limits are relaxed, adopting link performance-based protection solutions to promote broadband low-Earth/non-geostationary orbit satellites.

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On September 2, 2026, the Syrian Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (SY-TPRA) issued Circular No. 21, announcing that starting October 1, 2026, SY-TPRA will no longer issue import licenses to devices that only support 2G and/or 3G networks

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On August 31, 2026, the Office of the Communications Authority of Hong Kong (OFCA) released the following new standards:

• HKCA 1007 Issue 6 — Conformity Specification for Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) Equipment;
• HKCA 1056 Issue 3 — Performance Specifications for Evolutionary General Terrestrial Wireless Access (E-UTRA) Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) Base Stations and Repeaters;
• HKCA 1072 Issue 2 — Performance Specifications for Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) Time-Division Duplex (TDD) Base Stations

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On August 28, 2026, the Mexican Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) issued an announcement regarding the revised Part 3 of IFT-011-2022. Part 3 of IFT-011-2022 concerns the Cellular Broadcasting Service Agreement for Notification of Risks or Emergencies. This standard will officially take effect 60 calendar days after publication, i.e., on October 27, 2026. The international standard referenced by this standard is ETSI TS 123 041 V19.3.0 (2026-02). For certified devices whose hardware may support new functions can be activated via software upgrades and notified to the certification body for subsequent annual supervision inspections. For older devices that do not support new functions, the original certificate remains valid, but extensions are not permitted.

Click this link to view the original announcement of the revisions to Part 3 of the CRT for IFT-011-2022.

On August 27, 2026, the Dominican Telecommunications Institute (INDOTEL) adopted Resolution 074-2026, clarifying regulatory requirements for low-power devices used in the 915–928 MHz band for purposes such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), telemetry, and smart metering. This resolution aligns with the country's current Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF).

This resolution sets the maximum allowable equivalent Universal Radiated Power (EIRP) level and operating frequency bands based on equipment category and transmission technology:

• General low-power equipment: 100mW, 915-928MHz;
• FHSS/Digital Modulation System: 1W, 915-928MHz;
• Industrial and commercial RFID systems: 4W, 920-926MHz.

Click this link to view the original text of INDOTEL Resolution 074-2026.