Anatel Repeals Standards Affecting Equipment Certification

On 07/03, Anatel officially announced the repeal of two standards that affect equipment certification, specifically for transceivers and digital transmitters used in fixed telephony within point-to-point applications.

The repealed standards, Resolutions 360 and 369 from 2012, addressed equipment operating below or above the 1GHz frequency.

A public consultation was conducted in August 2016, which highlighted the obsolescence of these standards. The previous regulations could not accommodate newer technologies that are directly linked to the certification process, including advanced modulation techniques and increased transmission capacities in point-to-point radio link systems.

Anatel indicated that a total of 37 technical standards will undergo review in 2017. Additionally, Anatel has set a 60-day deadline for the publication of new technical requirements and testing procedures necessary for the certification of this equipment.