Beginning September 2, 2024, Anatel will allow 194 additional municipalities to license and activate 5G stations in the 3.5 GHz band. This expansion, part of the Monitoring Group for the Implementation of Solutions for Interference Problems (Gaispi), brings the total number of municipalities with 5G capabilities to 5,002, covering over 94.5% of the population.
Key Regulatory and Rollout Steps
The rollout process includes essential steps to ensure smooth deployment:
- Clearing Satellite Bands: The transition of free open television signals from the C band to the Ku band is mandatory to vacate the 3.5 GHz spectrum.
- Interference Mitigation: FSS stations are being equipped with filters to minimize interference with 5G frequencies.
- Provider Planning: While the 3.5 GHz band is released, the actual installation of 5G networks is dependent on each provider’s individual rollout plan.
- Regional Focus: States like Mato Grosso, Pará, and Piauí now have all municipalities authorized for 5G station activation.
Public Guidelines and Equipment Adaptation
Residents relying on satellite dishes for open TV must update their equipment to avoid interference. Those registered in CadÚnico can request free equipment kits from the Siga Antenado program, with over 3.5 million kits distributed to date. The full list of authorized municipalities and certified 5G devices is available on Anatel’s data panel.
Click here to read the official announcement and view the 194 municipalities which providers will be able to request Anatel to license and activate 5G stations in the 3.5 GHz band.
Quick Country Facts
Brazil
Certification Body: Agencia Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (ANATEL)
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: 24 or 36 months
Application Language: Portuguese
Legal License Holder: Available with Access Manager
In-Country Testing Requirement: Available with Access Manager
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