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The FCC has updated emissions rules for the 24 GHz spectrum to align with international standards set by WRC-19. These changes aim to protect satellite-based weather and climate monitoring in the adjacent 23.6–24.0 GHz band. Immediate Phase 1 limits are in place, with stricter Phase 2 limits required for new equipment starting September 1, 2027.
On 16 September 2024, the Secretariat of Industry and Trade of the Ministry of Economy of the Argentine Republic published Resolution 237/2024, which approves the GENERAL CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK, establishing the obligation to follow the ‘Conformity Marking’ presented in the annex of the same resolution, being enforceable from 180 days after the entry into force of the Resolution. The Resolution also defines key aspects of the Conformity Assessment Bodies, the key aspects of Conformity Assessment, Specific Procedures, the mechanisms of Compliance Control, the Technical Consultation Channels and the Infractions and Fines associated with non-compliance.
On November 6, 2024, Nicaragua published the General Law of Convergent Telecommunications (Law No. 1223/2024), replacing the outdated Law No. 200. This new regulatory framework is designed to accommodate emerging technologies such as 5G networks, the Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile internet services, aligning Nicaragua with global telecommunications trends.
NTRA has updated its SRD Regulation (Version 1.3) to permit WLAN use in the 5925-6425 MHz band with a 250mW EIRP power limit for indoor use only
The Government of Ukraine has adopted amendments to Resolution No. 1340, which will help launch a pilot project to introduce 5G in the first Ukrainian city, introduce new standards of modern communication technologies and bring Ukrainian legislation closer to EU norms.
The regulator, ESCCOM, has issued a Proposed Decision to phase out legacy mobile networks, focusing on 2G and 3G services, with plans to halt the importation and type approval of devices that support only these technologies.