A Anatel (National Telecommunications Agency) updated the technical approval requirements for cell phones arriving in Brazil. The regulatory agency determined that from April 6, 2025, only models with 4G support or higher will be able to receive certification.
The information was made official by Anatel in a publication on “Official Gazette of the Union”published this Tuesday (08).
Models compatible with older generations of mobile technology, such as 2G and 3G, may still be approved, as long as they also offer compatibility with 4G or higher technologies.
“The main objective of the new requirements is to ensure that equipment approved by the agency is compatible with the most modern networks (4G and 5G), preventing them from ceasing to function when providers effectively deactivate 2G and 3G networks, avoiding losses to service users. and telecommunications products”, says Anatel in an official note.
Devices already certified will not be affected by the new measure.
“It is important to clarify changes promoted by Act No. 14430/2024 do not indicate the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks. These technological transition actions will be defined by the providers of the Personal Mobile Service and will occur with the monitoring of Anatel to avoid losses to service consumers and the sector.
The transition from Second Generation (2G) and Third Generation (3G) technologies to more advanced technological standards, such as Fourth Generation (4G) and Fifth Generation (5G), is a necessary step to meet the demands of new applications and business models, in favor of the country’s digital transformation and in a way that directly benefits consumers, the various economic sectors and industry”, concludes Anatel.
Source: https://www.hardware.com.br/noticias/4g-passa-a-ser-uma-exigencia-para-a-homologacao-de-celulares-a-partir-de-2025-determina-anatel.html
