BRAZIL: ANATEL Approves Act No. 14448 for IoT
On January 2, 2018 the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) published Act No. 14448 that repeals Art. 1 of Act No. 11.542 from August 23, 2017 and approves the new Technical Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Restricted Radio communication equipment. The above was approved with an aim to incentivize the exchange of informations and increase […]
BRAZIL: Authorized Spectrum for Mobile Places Brazil Among Best in LATAM
On November 7, 2017, The Board of Directors of ANATEL issued a regulation for the allocation and conditions of use of radio frequencies for the Auxiliary Services of Broadcasting and Related Services (SARC), Repetition of Television – RpTV, Television in Closed Circuit with Radio Link Use – CCTV, Limited Aeronautical Mobile Service – SLMA and […]
BRAZIL: Resolution 242 Proposes Modifications for Renewals of Category III Devices
Brazil regulator, ANATEL, released Public Consultation Number 33, the goal of which is to review the main regulation (Resolution 242), the certification rules adopted in Brazil since year 2000. Resolution 242 will be replaced during 2018. One of the main modifications being proposed by ANATEL is that renewals will be required for category III devices […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Published Public Consultation No. 27 for Test Requirements
On November 9, 2017, a new public consultation on the ANATEL system was published regarding the update of the test requirements for radio-communication restricted radiation equipments (CP 27/2017). This Public Consultation will remain available until November 30th, which will be 20 days from its publication date. The CP 27/2017 should be accessed through the SACP […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Releases Resolution No. 686/2017
On October 13, 2017, Resolution No. 686/2017 was released on the Official Gazette. Anatel published Resolution No. 686/2017 revoking technical standards published from the years 2002 to 2013 for the certification of telecommunications products. The deadline for the entry into force is February 13, 2018.The technical requirements resulting from the rescinded resolutions shall be published […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Has Released The New Applicable Test Requirements For Restricted Radiation Equipments
As we informed previously, ANATEL had published the Resolution No. 680 for the restricted radiation equipments, replacing the previous Resolution 506. In accordance to the Article 10 of this new resolution, now, Anatel is releasing the applicable test requirements for this kind of products, which enter in force from August 28th, 2017. With the approved […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Updates Technical Requirement List for Mobile Chargers
On January 10, 2017, ANATEL of Brazil released Act no. 493 updating the technical requirement for mobile phone chargers. Main updates to consider: 1. There were changes regarding the testing procedure for mobile phone charger, according to Act 683. 2. The certification of vehicular charger becomes compulsory after 180 days from the date of publication […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Approves New Regulation for Radio Frequency Devices
On Thursday, June 22, 2017 the board of directors of ANATEL approved a new regulation on Radiocommunication Devices. These changes were discussed back in 2015 through a public consultation that received more than 500 comments. As of today, ANATEL has not made available the answers on the public consultation. With the approved regulation, ANATEL meets […]
BRAZIL: ANATEL Expects Delays Due to Operational Difficulties with System Migration
As of February 2, 2017, ANATEL expects delays for uploads and submissions due to operational difficulties with the transition of their old system, SGCH, to their new ANATEL platform, MOSAICO. They anticipated the new system to be live by February 2, 2017, however, due to difficulties, the estimated expected date will now be February 8, […]
Brazil: ANATEL Releases Regulatory Agenda for 2017-2018
The Board of Directors of Anatel approved last Tuesday a Regulatory Agenda for 2017-2018. The agenda contains a total of 56 planned items impacting many processes for ANATEL. It is planned to discuss new regulations in all sectores related to Telecommunications in Brazil, among which reassessment and repeal of standards. One of the actions that […]