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ANATEL's Resolution 718: Streamlining Femtocell Certification

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ANATEL Publishes Resolution No. 718

On February 7th, 2020, ANATEL published Resolution No. 718, which facilitates the certification of Femtocells.

Previously, the femtocell was classified as category I, and tests based on 3GPP and ETSI were applicable. With this new resolution, tests will be performed according to Resolution 680, making the tests more streamlined and cost-effective.

Definitions

V - Femtocell: Cellular radio equipment of defined radiation levels, functioning as an infrastructure extension to the networks of telecommunications services of restricted and collective interest, self-configurable and managed by the Provider, and operating as a fixed station for wireless communication with User stations.

VI - Femtocell Cell Open Operation Mode: This mode allows any mobile and fixed User stations linked to the Provider to be served by the Femtocell.

VII - Femtocell Cell Closed Operation Mode: In this mode, only User Stations linked to the Provider, previously registered and enabled in the Femtocell, can be served by it. (NR)

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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