ANATEL's Public Consultation Overview

Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) has initiated Public Consultation No. 48, proposing an update to the technical conformity assessment requirements for access terminal stations (ETA). This update will incorporate new technologies, including 5G NB-NTN, RedCap (FR1), and LTE Cat 1bis, as well as regulatory changes related to cellular mobile telephony, as outlined in SEI Process file No. 53500.015802/2024-25.

The Superintendent of Subsidy and Disposition Resources at ANATEL is exercising his authority to revise the technical requirements for the conformity assessment of access terminal stations and cellular mobile devices. The justifications for this public consultation are detailed in Report 25, accessible via SEI file No. 53500.015802/2024-25.

Specific modifications will be made to existing laws and resolutions, including updates to titles, regulatory references, and technical requirements tailored for different device categories. Additionally, the consultation specifies new test procedures to ensure compliance with the revised technical standards.

The public consultation commenced on October 1st, 2024, and will conclude on December 9th, 2024. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate and provide feedback on these critical updates to Brazil's telecommunications regulatory framework.

Regulatory Impact

• Top Priority: Yes
• Type Certificate: No
• Spectrum Bands: Yes
• Import Changes HS Codes: No
• Standard Changes: Yes
• Product Changes: Yes
• Label Changes: No

Link to Source - https://apps.anatel.gov.br/ParticipaAnatel/VisualizarTextoConsulta.aspx?TelaDeOrigem=2&ConsultaId=20272