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ANATEL Introduces Resolution No. 680/2017 for RF Device Regulations

Published /Brazil

New Resolution Overview

ANATEL published on June 27th, the new Resolution No. 680/2017, which will replace Resolution 506/2008 within 60 days.

Affected Equipment

The resolution affects Restricted Radiation Radio Communication Equipment (Unlicensed Devices: WIFI, BT, RFID, 2.4GHz SRD, and many others).

Testing and Approval Guidelines

The new Resolution 680/2017 outlines general conditions to test and approve RF devices utilizing technologies such as WLAN, Bluetooth, NFC/RFID, DECT, UWB, ZigBee, z-Wave, and UWB.

Key Changes

The most notable change impacts devices using UWB technology, which were previously restricted in Brazil. This amendment opens up the market for manufacturers utilizing UWB frequencies.

Effective Date

The new resolution will be in effect the last week of August.

Brazil Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyANATEL (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityTechnical compliance certificate: 2 to 3 years
Application LanguagePortuguese
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementRequires testing

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