On December 19, 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI) issued Circular 569/2025 with amendments to Circular 352/2024 which is a technical regulation for LTE and NR products. The amendment will take effect on January 19, 2026. Since B41/n41 is an additional band in the new regulation, products that have already been certified will need to be recertified if they want to activate the band.

Click this link to view the original Circular 569/2025.

Following a previous public consultation by the Telecommunications Authority of Pakistan (PTA) on May 30, 2025, regarding the revision of the regulatory framework for short-range devices (SRDs) and the Internet of Things (IoT), the PTA released the Regulatory Framework V1.4 for Short-Range Devices (SRDs) and Internet of Things (IoT) Services on December 18, 2025, effective from the date of publication. The new framework emphasizes data security and that no data should be stored outside Pakistan without the approval of the Authority. In addition, if national security is necessary, the certificate holder must suspend service immediately.

Click this link to view the original PTA SRD & IoT Regulatory Framework V1.4.

From December 16 to December 23, 2025, the French National Frequency Authority (ANFR) has successively issued three compliance rectification notices:

• BLACKVIEW SHARK 8: ANFR commissioned a certification laboratory to test the phone's SAR value, which exceeded the 2 W/kg limit set by the European Union. ANFR requested corrective action from BLACKVIEW. The company then released a software update that reduced the device's transmit power near the head to ensure compliance. ANFR verified and confirmed that the updated head SAR value had been reduced to meet the regulatory requirement of 2 W/kg. Software updates can be automatically pushed to user devices via mobile networks or Wi-Fi;
• OUKITEL WP36: In SAR value tests conducted by certified laboratories, the OUKITEL WP36 mobile phone has a limb SAR value of 5.40 W/kg, exceeding the 4 W/kg limit set by the European Union. OUKITEL then decided to reduce the transmit power of the device with a software update. 
ANFR validated and confirmed that the updated device had a reduced limb SAR value of 2.97 W/kg, meeting the regulatory requirement of 4 W/kg. Software updates can be automatically pushed to the relevant device over the data network (cellular or Wi-Fi);
• Google Pixel 9: Pixel 9 phones do not comply with the requirements of Law No. 2022-300 of March 2, 2022 for failing to provide the activation option of parental controls when the device is first activated under certain circumstances (involving the use of minors over 15 years of age). 
ANFR has officially notified Google, which released a software update on November 14, 2025, that fixes the issue. ANFR verifies that the update already provides parental control options in all cases during the initial setup process, and users can choose whether to enable them or not.

Click the above link to view the original ANFR related notice.

On December 16, 2025, the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published the Radio Equipment Regulations (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) 2025 on the official website of the UK government, amending the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 to ensure that Northern Ireland continues to be consistent with the relevant EU rules. The regulation introduces requirements for connected radio equipment in the EU 2022/30 (EU), focusing on cybersecurity, personal data and privacy protection, and fraud prevention. The new regulations mainly apply to networkable radio equipment, child-related devices and wearable devices, and relevant products placed on the market in Northern Ireland from August 1, 2025 must meet the requirements. Manufacturers must complete the corresponding conformity assessment and affix the CE mark.

Click this link to view the original text of the regulations.

On December 15, 2025, the Cayman Islands Utilities Regulatory and Competition Office (OfReg) issued a regulatory notice clarifying the types of information and communication technology (ICT) networks and services that need to be licensed under the Information and Communication Technology Act (2019 Revision). The notice confirms that all ICT networks and services operating in the Cayman Islands are subject to licensing. The notice also outlines the applicable licensing categories, including network licenses, service licenses, transmitter licenses, spectrum allocation, category licenses, and experimental or temporary licenses.

Annex 2 of the notice specifies the allowable frequency bands and operating limits for short-range devices (SRDs) that comply with FCC and ETSI standards. Technologies covered include Wi-Fi, Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), wireless audio, medical devices, radar applications, and remote controls. Among them: the 6GHz frequency band (5925–6425MHz) is only allowed for Wi-Fi 6E, and only for low-power indoor (LPI) and ultra-low-power (VLP) devices, and cannot be used for standard power or outdoor use without authorization; The 865.5–867.6MHz bands can be used for RFID, subject to specified power limits and channelization conditions.

Click this link to view the original OfReg regulatory notice.

On December 12, 2025, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) officially released the radio standard specification RSS-252 Issue 3. This standard applies to intelligent transportation system (ITS) in-vehicle units operating in the frequency range of 5895–5925 MHz. The new version replaces the second version and introduces a number of key updates, including a new section outlining channel allocation, further clarification of transmitter power requirements, revisions to unwanted transmit limits, and other editorial changes and clarifications.

RSS-252 Issue 3 has been effective since its publication, and ISED has routinely provided a 6-month transition period. Click this link to view the original RSS-252 Issue 3.

On December 11, 2025, the European Commission issued Commission Implementation Decision (EU) 2025/2499, which revises the harmonized standards for short-range devices (SRDs) and airborne mobile communication systems.

The main changes are as follows:

• Removal of the old version of the standard: EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1 for short-range devices (SRDs) in the frequency band from 25 MHz to 1 000 MHz, EN 302 480 V2.2.1 for airborne mobile communication systems (MCOBA) and EN 302 729 V2.1.1 for short-range devices using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. The effective date of standard deletion is June 11, 2027;
• The following harmonized standards have been added: EN 300 220-2 V3.3.1, EN 302 480 V3.1.1, EN 302 729-1 V3.1.1, EN 303 659 V1.1.1 short-range devices in data networks, EN 305 550-6 V1.2.1 specific wireless measurement equipment (e.g. detection radar) in the frequency band from 40 GHz to 260 GHz.

Click on this link to view the original text of (EU) 2025/2499.

On December 10, 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation to discuss an initiative aimed at repealing the RED Cybersecurity Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30. The initiative aims to repeal (EU) 2022/30 after the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) goes into effect on December 11, 2027. This is intended to avoid overlap and ambiguity between the basic cybersecurity-related requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive and those in the Cyber Resilience Act.

Click this link to view the original public consultation, and the comment period is until January 7, 2026.

On December 8, 2025, the FCC released a new version of KDB 986446 D01 v04, with the following main updates:

• TCB is required to conduct substantive due diligence on the U.S. designated agent information specified in the device certification to verify that the agent has a true and valid U.S. physical mailing address, is physically located at that address and can be legally served, and has written consent to act as an agent. If the information cannot be verified, TCB shall not accept the agent. TCBs are required to enter relevant contact information into the non-technical contact column of FCC Form 731 effective December 15, 2025, while still requiring it to be submitted as an attachment.
• The manufacturer must designate a true, legally serviceable U.S. desinated agent to ensure that the address provided is not a virtual or nominal address and obtain the express written consent of the agent; If the agent information is untrue or unverifiable, it will directly affect the acceptance and progress of the equipment authorization application.

Click this link to view the original KDB 986446 D01 v04.

On November 5, 2025, the Ministry of Science and ICT issued Circular No. 2025-56, requiring that from November 5, 2026, the following 13 categories of devices that charge via wired or simultaneously charge and transfer data via wired charging must be equipped with a USB Type-C port: mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, portable game consoles, portable speakers, e-book readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation devices, earbuds, and laptops.

Annex 1 of the notice specifies the specific specifications for the mandatory use of the USB Type-C interface, specifying only the physical dimensions, and its requirements are consistent with IEC/EN 62680-1-3.

Click this link to view the original MSIT notice.