ANATEL Certification

ANATEL Resolution No. 715/2019 represents a significant milestone in the regulation of telecommunications products in Brazil. It aims to modernize the certification process for these devices, adapting it to the constant technological advancements and new market demands. This resolution applies to all telecommunications products requiring ANATEL approval, encompassing a wide range of equipment from basic devices such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled equipment to more complex ones like cell phones and body-worn devices.

Key Points of ANATEL Resolution 715/2019:

  • Fee Updates: Defines public fees for using different radio frequency bands, considering factors such as coverage area and service type.
  • Calculation Formulas: Introduces specific formulas for calculating fees, taking into account economic impact and the technical characteristics of radiofrequency use.
  • Efficiency Incentive: Encourages efficient and rational use of the radiofrequency spectrum, a limited resource.
  • Application: Covers various telecommunications services dependent on radio frequencies, including mobile telephony, broadcasting, wireless internet, and others.

The primary goal of this resolution is to ensure that Brazil’s frequency spectrum is used in an organized and efficient manner, contributing to the development and modernization of telecommunications services in the country while ensuring fair and proportional charges for using this resource.

This regulation replaces previous norms on the same subject, aiming to simplify and update the rules for frequency fees.

Process steps

In a simplified way, below are listed the main steps of the certification process for this scope.

Certification Process Steps (model 5)

Certification Process Steps (model 1B)