Amendment to AS/CA S042.1:2025 June 2026 The Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA) have published an amendment to AS/CA S042.1:2025. This amendment incorporates a name change to the Emergency Cell Broadcast system, from the National Messaging System (NMS) to AusAlert. There are no changes to requirements beyond the display of information – in future, mobile devices must use the AusAlert…
Closure of New Zealand Telepermit System June 2026 Entelar Group & Spark NZ have advised the New Zealand Telepermit System and Access Standards will be phased out on 1 September 2026. This reflects a decline in the number of applications over the past few years, as more people switch to mobile, ethernet, and VoIP services.…
RCM and Regulatory Frameworks in Australia April 2026 RCM The Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) system of compliance operates under two regulatory frameworks in Australia. They are the Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) and the Electrical Equipment Safety Scheme (EESS). EESS The EESS maintain three databases – the national certification database, the national equipment registration…
New Cyber Security Rules for Smart Devices in Australia – Effective March 2026 October 2025 From 4 March 2026, the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025 will come into effect. If you manufacture, import, or sell connected products in Australia, you must prepare now to ensure your devices comply. Which Smart Devices…
New Changes to the Cellular Standards The new (2025) versions of AS/CA S042.1, S042.4, and S042.5 were published today. Following this publication, there is a 12-month transition period during which equipment may be tested or assessed to either of the 2022 or 2025 standards. What’s new in AS/CA S042.1:2025? The S042.1 standard primarily covers requirements for…