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2025-02-07 Indonesia Opened Public Consultation on 1.4 GHz Spectrum RegulationsThe Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI) of Indonesia has launched a public consultation on January 24, 2025, regarding the use of the 1.4 GHz radio frequency spectrum for Fixed Broadband (FBB) services. -
2025-02-05 Indonesia’s SDPPI Became DJIDIndonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital (KOMDIGI) has replaced KOMINFO, with SDPPI now becoming Direktorat Jenderal Infrastruktur Digital (DJID) under "PERATURAN MENTERI KOMUNIKASI DAN DIGITAL REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 1 TAHUN 2025," dated January 10, 2025.
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2025-01-27 Costa Rica SUTEL Allocated 5G TechnologyCosta Rica's telecommunications regulator, the Superintendencia de Telecomunicaciones (SUTEL), has introduced a new resolution, RCS-216-2024, which updates the testing standards for cellular devices to include protocols for certifying 5G technology.
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2025-01-24 New Measures from IMDA to Regulate SMS SIM BoxesRecently, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore introduced new regulations to control the sale of SMS (Short Message Service) SIM Boxes, also known as GSM Modem Pools or SMS Gateways.
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2025-01-22 Macau's New Radio Communications Law Comes into EffectOn January 1, 2025, Macau Law No. 21/2024, titled the "Regulatory Framework for Radio Communications," officially came into effect.
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2025-01-20 Malaysia MCMC Announces the Implementation of 5G Dual NetworkOn December 31, 2024, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) published Ministerial Direction No.4 of 2024 regarding the 5G Dual Network.
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2025-01-17 Vietnam Issued New SAR RegulationThe Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) in Vietnam has issued Circular No. 19/2024/TT-BTTTT, promulgating QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT (National Technical Regulation on Specific Absorption Rates for hand-held and body-worn wireless communication devices). QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT takes effect on February 15, 2025.
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2025-01-15 Egypt NTRA Launches eSIM TechnologyOn December 5, 2024, the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt issued a press release announcing the launch of eSIM technology in Egypt's market. This follows the completion of all necessary technical tests by the four mobile operators to enable the service. The eSIM technology is one of the latest digital innovations in the telecom field, aimed at improving the user experience in Egypt.
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2025-01-13 Vietnam Plans to Merge MIC and MOST for StreamliningRecently, Vietnam approved Document No. 141/KH-BCĐTKNQ18 under Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW, outlining a plan to streamline its government structure.
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2025-01-10 India Published MTCTE Updates in JanuaryOn January 2025, the Indian Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) announced updates to the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) framework. Key changes include:
