On October 7, 2024, the National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil (ANATEL) published Act No.14430, updating the certification requirements of Act No.3151/2020 for access terminal stations and mobile cellular phones.

The act stipulates that from April 6, 2025, only mobile phones and access terminals equipped with at least 4G or higher technology will be certified. The new standard allows for the certification of devices with 2G and 3G technologies, provided they also include 4G or higher capabilities. The main objective of these new requirements is to ensure that ANATEL-approved devices remain compatible with the latest networks (4G and 5G). The measure is designed to protect users of telecommunications services and products from potential losses by preventing disruptions when operators phase out 2G and 3G networks.

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