ANATEL Increases Technical Requirements for Transceivers

Published March 9, 2018/Brazil

Regulatory Update

On January 2nd, 2018, ANATEL published Act 14448, which raises the Technical Requirements for transceivers (previously set by Res. 680/2017). This change will transition from partial EMC testing to full EMC testing starting April 1st, resulting in significantly increased testing costs.

Manufacturers that wish to avoid these additional costs are encouraged to contact ORBIS immediately to formalize your contract in Brazil. By doing so, you can benefit from an exemption to the new requirements and ensure your product is scheduled before the deadline.

Brazil Quick Facts

Regulatory Agency	ANATEL (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações)
Certification Type	Mandatory
License Validity	Technical compliance certificate: 2 to 3 years
Application Language	Portuguese
Legal License Holder	Required
In-country Testing Requirement	Requires testing

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