Country: Brazil
Anatel defines that only devices compatible with modern technologies will be certified
Published Date: October 8, 2024 (effective April 6, 2025)
Regulation: Act No. 14430/2024
Main points:
✅ As of April 6, 2025, only cell phones and access terminal stations that have at least 4G technology or higher can be certified.
✅ Equipment with 2G or 3G technology must also be compatible with 4G technologies or higher to be certified.
Conclusion: This measure aims to ensure that the equipment approved by Anatel is compatible with the most modern networks, preventing them from ceasing to work when providers deactivate 2G and 3G networks, and promoting the country’s digital transformation.
