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Brazil's ANATEL opens consultation on the use of the L band

Published /Effective /Brazil

The New Public Consultation of the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) aims to submit for public review the application for the granting of satellite exploitation rights to operate in the L frequency bands.

This operation is linked to the mobile satellite service, using downlinks in the range 1530.828125 to 1531.140625 MHz and uplinks between 1632.328125 and 1632.640625 MHz.

Its objective is to receive comments, observations, and suggestions from the public and the sector, aimed at defining the limits, technical, and regulatory conditions that could apply to the requested satellite exploration right.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is on telecommunications operators, satellite service providers, technology companies, and end users.

CONCLUSION:

The Public Consultation represents a significant step toward integrating the Brazilian satellite ecosystem with international operators, expanding the capacity of mobile satellite services. At the same time, it seeks to balance innovation with the protection of the radioelectric environment and competitive equity, setting important regulatory precedents for future concessions of this type.

Regulatory Authority

ANATEL

Regulatory Impact

Impact TypeStatus
Top Priority
Type Certificate
Spectrum Bands
Import Changes (HS Codes)
Standard Changes
Product Changes
Label Changes

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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