Iran’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) took part in the 26th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-26), held from November 5–7 in Islamabad under the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and hosted by Pakistan’s PTA. The meeting gathered regulators from Iran, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, the Maldives, and Pakistan to advance collaboration in regional ICT development.
SATRC-26 focused on spectrum management, digital access expansion, regulatory harmonization, and the adoption of SATRC Action Plan X. Special sessions included regulator roundtables, industry dialogue, and experience-sharing forums aimed at accelerating ICT sector development across South Asia. Iran’s delegation also held bilateral meetings with regional regulators to discuss technical cooperation, quality of service, and competition policy.
The event highlighted the Tokyo Statement 2025, which sets six strategic priorities for regional digital transformation: digital connectivity, innovation, trust and safety, inclusion, sustainability, and cross-border partnerships.
On the domestic front, Iran emphasized its ICT progress—high rural connectivity coverage, strong mobile penetration exceeding 161%, advancements in satellite and aerospace capabilities, and ongoing efforts to improve broadband access, despite slower fixed broadband growth compared to mobile internet expansion.
