The notified first revision (1R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation RTE INEN No. 098, 'Voice and data cables', will enter into force six months after its publication in the Official Journal.In this regard, Ecuador hereby notifies that the process of preparing this Regulation was conducted in strict compliance with the transparency guidelines established by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Andean Community (CAN). In this connection, the draft first revision (RTE INEN 098 1R) was notified in a timely manner for a 60-day public consultation period, from 27 June 2026 to 26 August 2026.__________1 This information can be provided by including a website address, a PDF attachment, or other information on where the text of the final/modified measure and/or interpretative guidance can be obtained.