Anatel has launched a consultation on the technical requirements for coexistence in the 700 MHz band between the coexistence of broadcaster SBTVD and other services operating in the 698-806 MHz band. The broadcaster operates in the frequencies between 470-698 MHz, while the other communication services operate in the 698-806 MHz… Read more...

Brazilian regulator ANATEL is seeking stakeholders' views on their intention to grant spectrum rights to Echostar and Omnispace in the S-band. The regulator intends to grant both applicants 15 MHz of spectrum in the 2.1 GHz range. The regulator asks whether the segmentation of the band into smaller 5-10 MHz… Read more...

Anatel has launched a public consultation on the changed technical and operational requirements for broadcast auxiliary services. The consultation document is open until March 17, 2023. Read more...

Anatel announces in a press release that a new consultation will soon be made public on proposals to strengthen joint spectrum coordination in the Southern Common Market (known as Mercosur) and regulatory simplification. The consultation will be available for comment 45 days after its publication in the official government gazette.… Read more...

Brazilian regulator Anatel has announced it will consult on technical requirements for the operation of the Automatic Frequency Coordination (AFC) in the 6 GHz band. The AFC system will allow the use of Wi-Fi 6E outdoors. PolicyTracker was unable to find the exact timings for the consultation but it is expected… Read more...

The National Telecommunications Agency Anatel has announced they will seek opinions on new satellite regulations to accommodate new services. The consultation asks for views particularly on non-geostationary satellite systems and minimum conditions to run the services, taking into account public interest in the use of spectrum resources. The regulator says… Read more...

Brazil’s regulator Anatel is consulting on the creation of buffer zones around airports to protect aeroplane altimeters. Anatel is proposing a 910m radius around airports as well as a 2.1km zone from the end of each aeroplane runway. Within this zone, base station antennas must not point above the horizon… Read more...

Brazil’s regulator Anatel is consulting on technical and operational requirements for the 27.5 - 27.9 GHz band. The consultation sets out technical requirements for the use of the band, including limits on out of band emissions which may affect passive earth exploration satellite services. Brazil awarded licences in the 26… Read more...

19 April 2022: Anatel has now launched this consultation. The regulator hopes to allocate part of the 4.9 GHz band for mobile services as laid out in the previous update. The consultation is open for comment until May 27, 2022. 11 April 2022: Brazil’s regulator Anatel has announced it will issue… Read more...

Brazil’s regulator Anatel has announced that it will hold a consultation on proposed changes to the rules surrounding radio frequency jammers. The proposal will seek to allow the use of signal blockers by authorities including the Ministry of Defence and the federal police. Previously this equipment was only allowed to… Read more...