Chile’s telecommunications authority SUBTEL has announced a new QR-based compliance requirement for Short-Range Devices, wireless, and IoT products sold or imported into Chile, effective February 2026. Devices must display a QR code that links to an online compliance webpage showing SUBTEL approval, certificates, and test information in a verified format. For existing approved products, a…

The Instituto Federal de Telecommunications (IFT) has officially implemented Disposición Técnica IFT-017-2023, the new technical regulation governing wireless LAN and digital modulation devices operating in license-exempt frequency bands. The rule applies to equipment using the 5150–5250 MHz, 5250–5350 MHz, 5470–5600 MHz, 5650–5725 MHz, 5725–5850 MHz, and 5925–6425 MHz ranges. IFT-017-2023 took effect on November 7,…

On September 16, 2025, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Jordan issued Instructions No. 2 of 2025, revising the approval procedures for importing telecommunications and communications equipment. Key updates include: Accredited Test Reports: Only ILAC-MRA accredited lab reports are now accepted. Approval Validity: Both new and renewal approvals are valid for one year. Expanded Exemption…

The Philippine National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 003-09-2025, signed on August 28, 2025, which will take effect 15 days after publication. Under the circular, all public telecommunications entities, including Globe and Smart, are required to implement an area-specific phased shutdown of 2G and 3G services, with a complete nationwide switch-off by…

On July 2, 2025, Israel’s Ministry of Communications (MOC) announced that 2G and 3G networks will be phased out by December 31, 2025, with all devices relying solely on these technologies ceasing to work from January 1, 2026. This decision follows earlier steps: imports of 2G/3G-only phones were banned in 2022, and their network use…

As of January 2025, Indonesia’s telecommunications regulatory body SDPPI (Direktorat Jenderal Sumber Daya dan Perangkat Pos dan Informatika) has officially been renamed to DJID (Direktorat Jenderal Infrastruktur Digital). This change is part of the broader organizational restructure of KOMINFO, now known as the Ministry of Communication and Digital. BACL is proud to be providing complete…

The NBTC has issued a new regulation announcing the termination of type approval and importation for 2G and 3G-only equipment, effective June 30, 2025. Key Changes: Type approval certificates (Class B) for 2G/3G-only equipment will no longer be issued after June 30, 2025. Importation of 2G/3G-only products will be prohibited after June 30, 2025. Self-labeling…

Bay Area Compliance Laboratories (BACL) reminds our valued clients that we continue to offer full-service support for Korea KCC/RRA compliance certification through our long-established capabilities. BACL US is fully accredited to perform Korea compliance testing locally, allowing customers to complete required evaluations without sending samples overseas. Once testing is completed, our Korea branch facilitates the…

INACOM Strengthens Security Measures INACOM has implemented a major upgrade to its internal security framework for documentation requiring official approval, following the discovery of counterfeit approval certificates in Angola’s market. As an immediate precaution, the agency has temporarily placed all certificates under quarantine pending further evaluation. During this review period, applicants are required to strictly…