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Argentina sets supply chain security rules for public telecom equipment purchases
The rule could affect which suppliers can win state telecom contracts, and it has prompted industry calls for public consultation.
What happened
On November 6, Argentina published in its Official Gazette a new provision requiring security standards for public telecommunications networks. Ground News+2 The measure, Order No. 7/2026, was issued by the National Cybersecurity Center. Ground News+2 It requires suppliers of high-level and critical equipment to prove the manufacturer has a supply chain security management system certified under the SCS 9001 standard of the US Telecommunications Industry Association. bnamericas.com+1 The rules apply to the national public sector, including state-owned companies such as ARSAT. The Rio Times+1
Around it
Although the standard does not name any manufacturer or country, the scheme could exclude Chinese suppliers. bnamericas.com The measure is linked to a reciprocal trade and investment agreement that Argentina and the United States signed in February. bnamericas.com Argentina's telecommunications industry has requested a dialogue and public consultation process on the new requirements. Ground News+1 Private companies are not formally required to comply but may face the requirements when bidding on public tenders. ua.news
What comes next
Within 90 days, the cybersecurity agency must list which networks count as critical. The Rio Times
Sources
- Ground NewsArgentina Sets New Security Requirements for Telecommunications Networks (opens in a new tab)
- bnamericas.comBNamericas (opens in a new tab)
- The Rio TimesArgentina Adopts US Telecom Security Rule (opens in a new tab)
- ua.newsArgentina introduces SCS 9001 for public telecom procurement (opens in a new tab)
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