Last week, ANATEL launched Public Consultation No. 36/2024, proposing the discontinuation of 2G and 3G technologies.
- Amendments to Act No. 3151:
- 4.4: Certification will no longer be granted for modules or final products classified as Personal Mobile Service Access Terminal Stations that are compatible only with 3G or earlier technologies.
- 4.5: Modules or final products designated as Personal Mobile Service Access Terminal Stations that offer voice call capabilities must support VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology.
- Amendments to Act No. 3152:
- 4.5: Certification will be denied for mobile phones that are only compatible with 3G or older technologies.
- 4.6: Mobile phones must support voice calls using VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology.
- Approval for modules and products solely compatible with 3G or older technologies will be restricted to meeting spare part needs in the automotive sector and will require explicit authorization from ANATEL’s Certification and Numbering Management (ORCN).
- Existing equipment that is compatible only with 3G or earlier technologies, and was certified before these changes, can retain its certification without needing to conform to the new requirements.
ANATEL will review the feedback from this public consultation, make necessary updates, and release the Final Regulation. The date of this release will depend on the volume and nature of the feedback received.
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Quick Country Facts
Brazil
Certification Body: Agencia Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (ANATEL)
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: 24 or 36 months (depends on product)
Application Language: Portuguese
Legal License Holder: Available with Access Manager
In-Country Testing Requirement: Available with Access Manager
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