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Argentina adopts US-linked supply chain security rule for critical telecom equipment
The rule could shape which telecom equipment suppliers state bodies and licensees can use, affecting procurement and industry access.
What happened
Argentina's National Cybersecurity Center approved supply chain security requirements for telecom equipment, published in the official gazette on November 6, 2026. The Rio Times+1 The requirements reference the TIA SCS 9001 standard, a supply chain security certification from a US industry association. bnamericas.com+2 The rule is mandatory for the national public sector, including state-owned companies such as ARSAT, when they buy, install or operate covered equipment. The Rio Times+1 For private parties the requirements are indicative only, but the disposition asks the telecom regulator Enacom to consider including them in type approval and licensee obligations. ceadigilaw.org Suppliers of high-level and critical equipment must show their manufacturer holds an SCS 9001 certified supply chain security management system. bnamericas.com
Around it
The telecom industry asked for a dialogue and public consultation on the requirements, according to BNamericas. bnamericas.com The standard does not name any manufacturer or country, but the scheme could exclude Chinese suppliers, according to BNamericas. bnamericas.com The measure falls within a reciprocal trade and investment agreement Argentina and the United States signed in February. bnamericas.com
What comes next
Within 90 days, the cybersecurity center must define which networks and equipment categories count as critical. The Rio Times+1
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