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2025-09-26 Korean Agency for Technology and Standards Proposes Major Revision to 34 Electrical Product Safety StandardsThe Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (국가기술표준원) issued a public notice (No. 2025-239) on September 10, 2025, regarding the administrative pre-announcement for the revision of electrical product safety standards. These proposed amendments cover 34 types of safety standards, including Audio/Video and Information and Communication Technology Equipment (KC 62368-1) and many others. -
2025-09-24 Serbia Mandates Spectrum Release from Defense and SecurityThe Government of the Republic of Serbia recently finalized amendments to the Radio Frequency Band Allocation Plan, effective September 6, 2025.
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2025-09-22 India Mandates Phase-VI of MTCTEFollowing the MRT news dated March 7, 2025, the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) Phase-VI officially came into effect on August 24, 2025.
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2025-09-19 Philippines: Gradually Shut Down 2G and 3G Mobile NetworksIn September 2025, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of the Philippines released Memorandum Circular No. 003-09-2025 — Decommissioning of Third Generation (3G) and Second Generation (2G) Mobile Network Services.
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2025-09-17 Uzbekistan Adopts Technical Regulation on Hazardous Substances in Electronics DeviceThe Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan has adopted a new Technical Regulation (Resolution No. 517) to limit hazardous substances in electrical and radio electronic products. This regulation will come into force after February 15, 2026.
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2025-09-15 Malaysia SIRIM Allowed Application for 5G n79 and LTE B31& B39On September 3, 2025, the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) issued Announcement SQASI/CMCS/1/25/0004, announcing that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has permitted the certification of IMT band (450MHz), band 39 (1900 MHz) and band 79 (4700 MHz), subject to the following conditions of use and certification requirements:
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2025-09-12 Egypt NTRA Announces Ban on Import and Type Approval of 3G-Only DevicesOn September 1, 2025, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt officially issued a notice to manufacturers and importers of telecommunications equipment, announcing that starting from October 1, 2025, cellular devices operating solely on 3G technology will no longer be eligible for type approval or import.
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2025-09-10 RRA of South Korea Issues Revisions to Conformity Assessment Notification for Broadcasting and Telecommunications EquipmentThe National Radio Research Agency of South Korea has announced revisions to the "Conformity Assessment Notification for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Equipment, etc." (「방송통신기자재등의 적합성평가에 관한 고시」), effective August 29, 2025. These changes aim to enhance the self-conformity declaration system, clarify equipment classifications, and standardize language.
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2025-09-08 RRA of South Korea Issues Stricter Security Requirements for IP CamerasThe National Radio Research Agency (RRA) of South Korea announced on August 20, 2025, a public consultation on a partial revision of the Technical Standards for Terminal Devices. The revision is intended to significantly strengthen the security of IP cameras.
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2025-09-05 New Zealand RSM Released Radio Standards Notice 2025On September 1, 2025, Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) in New Zealand released an updated Radio Standards Notice---’’Radiocommunications Regulations (Radio Standards) Notice 2025’’.
