Brazil Opens Consultation on 6 GHz Wi-Fi Rules
Brazil is moving toward a new framework for higher-power outdoor Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz range. On September 25, 2026, ANATEL opened Public Consultations No. 41/2026 and 42/2026. Both proposals introduce technical and operational requirements for Brazil 6 GHz Wi-Fi Standard Power deployments in the 5,925–6,425 MHz band. The consultations address Standard Power equipment, Automated […]
Brazil: ANATEL’s new system CERTIFICA Updated Requirements
Brazil CERTIFICA requirements bring two administrative compliance priorities into focus for telecom product certification: a formally signed Product Warranty Declaration and ICP-Brasil digital signatures from the local applicant. As ANATEL transitions from the legacy Mosaico/SCH platform to CERTIFICA, the agency is standardizing these documentation requirements across Designated Certification Bodies (OCDs). Applicants should review their warranty […]
Brazil – ANATEL Certifica Portal Mandatory from August 31, 2026
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) is transitioning product certification processes to the new Certifica portal. The new platform will replace the current SCH Mosaico system. According to a communication issued by ANATEL, Certifica will become mandatory from August 31, 2026. Therefore, companies involved in ANATEL product certification must verify their representation arrangements before the transition. […]
Brazil 6 GHz Rules: ANATEL Restricts Wi-Fi Use
Brazil has introduced an important change to the regulatory treatment of wireless broadband local area network systems operating in the 6 GHz band. Through Acórdão nº 203 and Ato nº 10.400, ANATEL approved new Brazil 6 GHz requirements that restrict qualifying WAS/RLAN equipment to the 5.925–6.425 MHz sub-band. The decision directly affects the technical framework […]
Brazil – ANATEL import rules updated for 2026
The ANATEL import rules in Brazil are undergoing significant changes, affecting both product samples for conformity assessment and telecom products already approved for commercialization. Published on November 25, 2025, ANATEL’s Act No. 18.086 outlines these updates, which will officially take effect on May 25, 2026. What’s changing under the new ANATEL import rules Importation of […]
Product Certification Rules: Brazil’s Major 2025 Update
Why Brazil’s New Product Certification Rules Matter On August 1, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) introduced sweeping changes through Resolution No. 780, modernizing the product certification rules for telecommunications equipment. This update reshapes Brazil’s conformity assessment framework and imposes new responsibilities on digital marketplaces while setting compliance obligations for data centers in telecom networks. […]
Brazil: Updates Import Rules for Telecom Products
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has opened a public consultation to revise its telecom import rules through a new Operational Procedure for Importing Telecommunications Products. The proposed changes aim to modernize the process by integrating Anatel’s requirements into the Integrated Foreign Trade System (SISCOMEX), ensuring smoother customs clearance for telecom goods. Key Changes to Brazil’s Telecom Import Rules The […]
Brazil: ANATEL Public Consultation 36 – Restriction on the approval of equipment operating only with 3G or lower
This is a proposal for a Public Consultation aimed at publishing an Act to update the conformity assessment requirements for Access Terminal Stations (ETA) and cellular mobile telephones, restricting the certification and approval of new equipment that only operates with 3G technology or lower, for-use in Personal Mobile Service (SMP) networks to speed up and […]
Brazil: ANATEL Public Consultation 28 – Operational Procedure of the Market Supervision Program
The proposed Act outlines the Operating Procedure for the Market Supervision Program conducted by the Certification Body Designated by Anatel (OCD). Although this program is not yet enforced, it provides valuable insights into how Anatel aims to oversee product compliance in the telecommunications sector. The Market Supervision Program’s primary goal is to verify that products […]
Brazil: ANATEL Letter No. 100 – Cybersecurity for Enterprise devices
Anatel’s ORCN has clarified that the cybersecurity requirements outlined in Act No. 2436/2023 do not apply to Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) intended solely for corporate use. These requirements, specified for CPE serving the general public, are not relevant to corporate equipment, which is typically installed and managed by specialized technical teams within secure corporate networks. […]