9 New Country Updates from India, Egypt, China & More

Featured: New White Paper released on The Global Decommissioning of 2G and 3G

The era of 2G and 3G is coming to an end faster than ever before. This year, global decommissioning efforts have skyrocketed by over 100%, signaling a major shift for manufacturers and mobile network operators alike. Why are these legacy networks being phased out, and what does it mean for your business? Our latest white paper offers a comprehensive look at the global trends shaping the wireless industry. Access the article.

India: Extension for Stakeholder Comments on Draft ITSAR for Open RAN (O-RAN) of 5G?

The Indian government has further extended the deadline for receiving stakeholder comments on the Draft for Comments (DFC) of the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for the Radio Intelligent Controller (RIC) of 5G Open RAN (O-RAN) until February 15, 2025.?Continue Reading.

Egypt: NTRA Bans Non-Compliant Mobile Phones from Feb 1, 2025?

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has recently revealed a new policy aimed at raising service quality and protecting consumers by prohibiting dealing with new mobile phones that are not internationally certified. Starting?February 1st,?the NTRA will put these technical measures into effect to ensure that all mobile phones sold and used in Egypt are international standard compliant as much as possible, including those of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA).?Continue Reading.

India: New Draft Rules on Telecommunications Standards and Certification?

The Ministry of Communications of India has published a draft notification describing the revised rules for telecommunications standards and certification. The draft, which was published on January 29, 2025, is an important revision of the regulatory framework for telecommunications equipment and services. The aim is to simplify the processes, increase compliance and enhance?digital?implementation.?Continue Reading.

Sri Lanka: IMEI Registration to Begin in 2025?

Starting January 29, 2025, Sri Lanka’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) will enforce a new system requiring the registration of International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers for all SIM-enabled devices. Devices that are not registered will be blocked from local networks, ensuring better control over mobile devices within the country. Devices already connected before January 28, 2025, will be exempt from this requirement.?Continue Reading.

Singapore: New Regulation on SMS SIM Boxes?

The?Infocomm?Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) has? implemented new regulations that affect telecommunication equipment dealers effective February 1, 2025. These regulations change Telecommunication?Dealer’s??License?requirements and specific measures to control the sale of SMS SIM Boxes that have been linked to?scam?activities.?Continue Reading.

China: Compulsory Certification for Electric Vehicle Power Supply Equipment?

The?State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)?in?China?has?announced the implementation of?Compulsory Product Certification (CCC)?for?electric vehicle (EV) power?supply equipment. This?initiative aims?to enhance product quality and?safety while?streamlining certification processes?for businesses.?Continue Reading.

Morocco: New Type Approval and Labeling Requirements?

Morocco’s?National Agency for Telecommunications Regulation (ANRT)?has introduced?Decision?Agrément?16-24, updating type approval and labeling requirements for terminal and radioelectric devices. These changes apply to all equipment requiring approval and introduce new compliance measures for manufacturers, importers, and distributors.?Continue Reading.

Senegal: Ban on Use of Signal Jammers and Repeaters?

The Senegalese Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) has published a press release on the use of signal jammers and repeaters without?an appropriate license?within the territory. These devices that interfere with mobile network operations are now widely available for sale and usage to the general population, thus severely affecting mobile services, including 2G, 3G, and 4G networks.?Continue Reading.

India: Mandatory Security Certification for 5G SMF Begins in 2025?

The?National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS)?under the Department of Telecommunications has announced the launch of?Mandatory Security Certification (MSC)?for the?Session Management Function (SMF) of 5G, effective?January 1, 2025. This marks the end of the?voluntary certification period, which began on?June 1, 2024, and will conclude on?December 31, 2024.?Continue Reading.

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