On April 3, 2025, Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) approved a major reform package aimed at modernizing the country’s telecommunications regulations. The initiative, called the Regulatory Simplification Project, consolidates outdated regulations, supports innovation, and introduces a more flexible, future-ready framework for telecom services. The proposal was shaped by over 700 public comments submitted during Consultation No. 41 in 2022 and reflects ANATEL’s goal of improving transparency and public engagement in the regulatory process.
What’s Included in the Reform
The reform includes:
- Approval of the new General Regulation for Telecommunications Services (RGST)
- Introduction of the Regulatory Experimental Environment Regulation
- Updates to the Regulation for Temporary Use of Radio Frequencies
- Elimination of outdated rules and redefinition of service categories
- Creation of a unified glossary to simplify regulatory language
This consolidation helps reduce complexity in the sector and gives both providers and regulators a clearer path forward as technologies evolve.
Ethics, Innovation, and Emerging Technologies
A major focus of the new framework is ensuring ethical and responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence into telecom services. Providers are now expected to align with national legislation and global standards, such as those from the OECD, by incorporating principles like:
- Privacy and data protection
- Transparency and explainability
- Fairness, non-discrimination, and social responsibility
- Respect for democratic values
The regulation also encourages regulatory experimentalism and the use of behavioral science to improve service design and delivery.
Ethics, Innovation, and Emerging Technologies
The reform is designed not only to modernize telecom regulation but also to contribute to broader societal goals. The new framework supports Brazil’s alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting areas like education, health, sustainability, and economic inclusion through better connectivity
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Quick Country Facts
Brazil
Certification Body: Agencia Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (ANATEL)
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: 24/36 Months
Application Language: Portuguese
Legal License Holder: Local Representative
In-Country Testing Requirement: In-Country Testing
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