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Pakistan on New License Framework for in-flight Connectivity Services
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has released a draft framework for in-flight telecommunication satellite services, impacting equipment type approval and data residency requirements.
Thailand NBTC Launches Consultation on 2026-2028 Frequency Master Plan
The NBTC in Thailand is seeking feedback on a draft Master Plan for Frequency Management that proposes significant changes to mobile, fixed, and specialized radio service allocations.
South Africa Proposes New Framework for Dynamic Spectrum Access
ICASA has published draft regulations for Dynamic Spectrum Access in the 3.8 GHz and 6 GHz bands, introducing new requirements for geo-location database communication.
USA FCC Proposes Rule for Trusted Lab-Tested Devices
The FCC is proposing to stop recognising electronic device test labs and certification bodies in countries that do not provide reciprocal treatment for U.S. labs, while fast-tracking devices tested in trusted U.S. or reciprocal-country labs.
Venezuela Updates Type Approval Certificate Validity Under SIGESTEL
CONATEL, through the SIGESTEL platform, has updated the validity framework for type approval certificates in Venezuela. While certificates issued during the initial SIGESTEL implementation phase were standardized to a one-year validity period, newly issued certificates are now being granted with indefinite validity. Existing certificates will remain valid until their expiry date, after which new applications submitted through SIGESTEL will be issued under the updated framework.
India BIS Scheme-II Licence and Fee Update
BIS has revised the Scheme-II licence framework under the 2026 Conformity Assessment amendment. Licences and renewals may now be valid for up to five years, but annual advance fee payments and production statement submissions remain compulsory for continued operation.