Global Regulatory Updates

Bahrain's TRA has issued a comprehensive update on the regulation of Fixed Point-to-Point and Point to Multi-Point systems, consolidating previous policies and introducing new licensing, technical, and administrative requirements. The changes impact all operators and equipment providers in the sector, with new obligations for type approval, spectrum efficiency, and compliance monitoring.

Togo has enacted a new National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF) via Decree No. 2026-037/PC, effective March 11, 2026. The plan, managed by ARCEP, modernizes the allocation of all radio frequency bands in line with ITU 2024 standards. It introduces new bands for IMT, short-range devices, RFID, medical implants, and telematics, and updates technical and regulatory requirements for all RF equipment. All telecom operators, manufacturers, importers, and certification bodies must ensure compliance with the new allocations and rules. The previous frequency plan is repealed. This is a high-impact regulatory change for the Togolese telecom and RF device market.

Ecuador updates spectrum rules: new C-band requirements and stronger framework for IMT networks.

Chile opens public consultation to repurpose the 600 MHz band from TV broadcasting to 5G mobile services and emergency communications, aiming to improve rural coverage and spectrum efficiency.

The Regulatory Administrative Resolution of November 6, 2025, approves the official bidding schedule for mobile band frequency allocation.

On April 28, 2025, Mauritania released its final TNAF, regulating national radio frequency use.