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Anatel Approves Vivo Brasil's Plan to Correct Irregularities in Fixed Broadband 📡 In a key step for telecom regulation, Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has given the green light to the action plan presented by Vivo, Telefónica's subsidiary in the country, to remedy failures in its fixed internet services. This comes after inspections that detected non-compliance with promised speeds and connection quality, affecting thousands of users. Details of the Correction Plan 🔧 - Technical improvements: Vivo will implement upgrades to its network to guarantee at least 80% of the contracted speed 95% of the time, with constant monitoring. 📊 - Customer compensations: It will offer automatic discounts or refunds to those affected, in addition to dedicated channels for complaints. 💰 - Regulatory compliance: The plan includes internal audits and periodic reports to Anatel for 12 months, with possible fines if not complied with. ⚖️ This approval reinforces Brazil's commitment to quality standards in telecommunications, benefiting consumers and fostering fair competition in the sector. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/dj-5a3H7 #Telecommunications #Brazil #Broadband #DigitalRegulation #VivoBrasil If you value these technical updates, support Enigma Security with a donation: https://lnkd.in/evtXjJTA Connect with me on LinkedIn for more insights: https://lnkd.in/ex7ST38j 📅 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:45:48 +0000 🔗Subscribe to the Membership: https://lnkd.in/eh_rNRyt

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Anatel Mandates Vivo Maintain MVNO Contract with NLT Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has issued a precautionary measure forcing Vivo (Telefônica Brasil) to continue providing services to the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Next Level Telecomunicações (NLT). The determination, issued on September 29th, orders Vivo to "refrain from unilateral termination of the instrument until the delivery of a decision on the merits." This intervention stems from a contractual dispute between the two companies, the specific details of which remain confidential within Anatel's process files. The dispute is not confined to the regulatory arena; it has also been judicialized. Anatel's injunction explicitly conditioned its measure to any decisions made by the court system. Public records show that Vivo and NLT Telecom have been engaged in a legal battle since the beginning of 2024. In granting the injunction, which was requested by NLT, Anatel cited the significant negotiation difficulties between the companies and the potential consequence of the "possible exclusion of a competitor in the market in the contracting of the sharing of use of virtual mobile network (#MVNO)." The agency clearly viewed the unilateral termination as a threat to competition. Should Vivo fail to comply with the ruling, the telecom giant faces a daily fine of R$ 100,000 (USD $18,721). NLT is a major player in the mobile virtual network operator market, primarily dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT) segment. It reports approximately 1.1 million accesses, according to recent market data. The injunction's timing is noteworthy, coming amid intensified criticism from the MVNO sector directed at Anatel. These criticisms followed the agency's decision to exclude the virtual operator market from its General Plan of Competition Goals. See more here: https://lnkd.in/gsdAmz7B This ruling may signal a tougher stance from Anatel regarding the ex-post treatment of conflicts between network providers and MVNOs, indicating a renewed focus on protecting smaller operators within the market. According to TeleTime, Vivo stated that it "has not been formally notified of the decision and will wait for the regular referral of the process so that it can evaluate the measures to be adopted." https://lnkd.in/gCQfunVJ

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MVNOs Lament Legal Uncertainty After Anatel's New Competition Plan Major mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in Brazil have voiced significant frustration and concern over legal uncertainty created by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel). The MVNOs are reacting to Anatel's recent approval of the "General Plan of Competition Goals" (PGMC), which conspicuously omits incentives for competitive agreements between MVNOs and the large network-owning telecoms. The critique came during a fiery debate at the Futurecom 2025 event in São Paulo, where CEOs from prominent MVNOs Arqia, Telecall, and iuh! (formerly Nuhdigital) delivered a stark diagnosis of the current market. Laerte Magalhães, CEO of iuh!, called Anatel's decision a "setback." He argued that the regulator's retreat on the matter leaves very few incentives for fair, competitive negotiations between MVNOs and established telecoms. "Although the number of MVNOs has grown in recent years, our customer representation is still very low, and this is a reflection of negotiations that are simply not competitive," Magalhães stated. The sentiment of uncertainty was echoed by Tomas Fuchs, CEO of Arqia and chairman of the Datora board. "The legal uncertainty is big, and we don't know what will happen," he lamented. Fuchs argued that the new PGMC sends a signal that the regulator is "satisfied with the competition in the mobile market," before posing a critical question: "But is the consumer satisfied? We are very frustrated." One of the central, most pressing open issues involves the wholesale reference offers (WRO) for MVNOs. These offers were previously mandated as part of the remedies established by CADE during the sale of Oi Mobile. According to the executives, these crucial WROs will no longer be available, and critically, the new PGMC provides no framework or incentive to replace them. Fuchs pointed out that even for MVNOs with already-signed contracts, Anatel's decision casts doubt on their future effects. Bruno Kelman Ajuz, CEO of Telecall, acknowledged that the absence of these mandatory offers will make it "more difficult" for new MVNO entrants. For companies with existing contracts, Ajuz believes a closer, more strategic relationship with the network suppliers will become increasingly necessary. The #MVNO executives were quick to stress that their segment's market share in Brazil remains significantly underdeveloped. Ajuz highlighted that the Brazilian market is small compared to the rest of Latin America, and the disparity with Europe is even more pronounced. Despite the current challenges, Fuchs argued that the large network providers are missing a massive opportunity by not fully embracing the MVNO segment as a valuable sales channel. "When they sell through us, they make more money," Fuchs argued. "What they make with us is 100% margin." https://lnkd.in/gcsiKpdb

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TIP Brasil Acquires TÁ Telecom, Vows Deeper ISP Focus and MVNO Expansion TIP Brasil has announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of tá telecom. The acquisition is set to bolster TIP Brasil’s mobile portfolio aimed at internet service providers (ISPs), while maintaining the existing accredited Mobile Virtual Network Operator (#MVNO) model and promising substantial operational synergies. According to Cristiano Alves, Commercial Director of TIP, the core operating strategy will remain unchanged: the MVNO model exclusively focused on internet providers. tá telecom will be preserved as an independent brand and operation. "TIP believes a lot in the MVNO market. We understand that the future of ISPs is MVNO and the future of MVNO is through ISPs," Alves stated, emphasizing the long-standing relationship and consolidated base TÁ has built with providers. He provided strong assurance that TIP will not engage with the final consumer directly. "The internet provider will always be in the middle, the TIP will never reach the end-customer. The business model will not change, ever," he reinforced. Rudinei Carlos Gerhart, CEO of TÁ Telecom, who will remain in his role, stressed that the move is more than a simple sale, positioning it as an integral union. TÁ was originally structured by 14 partners, including at least ten providers. Gerhart anticipates that the collaboration will ensure operational continuity while yielding significant efficiency gains. "The sum is not arithmetic, it is not one plus one equals two, it is one plus one equals five," Gerhart said, adding that the goal is to "improve the operation and deliver a product that makes much more sense at the end." TÁ currently partners with over 200 providers and has between 60,000 and 70,000 "human" activations on its platform. Carlos Eduardo Rattis, TIP's Head of MVNO, highlighted that the integration will immediately allow the expansion of offerings to TÁ's existing base. New products and services, including fixed telephony, IoT, AI, TV, streaming, surveillance, and telemedicine, are set to be introduced. Crucially, TÁ will gain access to additional mobile network coverage. TIP currently operates MVNOs with various carriers including Surf (TIM), Telecall (Vivo), Vero (TIM), and Unifique (TIM). Rattis noted a key immediate benefit: "It is a product that today TÁ does not have. It will now also be able to sell the Vivo network," broadening the range of options TÁ's partners can offer. The operational plan involves maintaining two distinct corporate structures while integrating operations for efficiency. Alves explained the synergy, stating, "If TIP is having a bottleneck, we will use the TÁ operation. If the TÁ is having a bottleneck, we will use the TIP operation," ensuring robustness and resilience across both platforms. https://lnkd.in/gw6fdYeG

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Some important cables will be announced this year at PTC. Vtal's next cable will be critical in unlocking the lack of supply on the US Latam routes.

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Anatel hosts HUDDLE 2025 and reinforces Brazil's leading role in discussions about the future of connectivity The president of Anatel, Carlos Baigorri, participated this Tuesday (23/9) in the opening of HUDDLE 2025, an international event promoted by the Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF), an entity that brings together researchers, industry representatives and regulators of the telecommunications sector around the world. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dmDT7u65 Bharat B Bhatia Mohan Raju Knud Erik Skouby Hendrik Berndt Nigel Jefferies Sudhir Dixit

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ZTE reinforces its commitment to Brazil by investing in the local production of servers through a partnership with Multi PRO (Multilaser Group) in Extrema, Minas Gerais #Servers #ZTE #MultiPRO

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Today's read: NEC, Nokia Modernize Eletronet’s Optical Backbone Across Brazil 📣 https://lnkd.in/gGUnngWD NEC, a leading global IT and network transformation services provider, announced that it has been selected by Eletronet, a leading Brazilian Telecom and IT infrastructure provider, to modernize its optical… Read the full story by visiting the link above ⬆️ Never miss a beat in telecoms. Catch the latest news on The Fast Mode 🚀 #telecoms #tech #innovations #5G #technology

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Today, according to Anatel data, only 43 thousands of 5G base stations, in Brazil — compared to much higher penetration rates in those leading markets. While VIVO, TIM, and CLARO are making strides, especially in major cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, and Goiânia, large portions of the country remain underserved. Let’s look at some key numbers: - In São Paulo, yet 5G base stations remains limited to just 87% of the 4G base stations. According to Artifex Consulting LLC estimations, the MNOs requires an increase between 62 to 102 thousands base stations to guarantee indoor and outdoor coverage. - In contrast, Porto Seguro, a popular tourist destination, shows the 5G base stations remain limited to just 33% of the 4G base stations. Porto Seguro will need between 938 and 1474 new 5G base stations to offers indoor and outdoor coverage. Following the 5G auction held three years ago, 5G sites represent only 50% of 4G sites. This is a slow rollout to reach 5G's potential and impact the Brazilian economy. These figures tell us something powerful: Brazil has both the demand and the density to support scalable 5G networks — but we’re not deploying at scale fast enough. We believe Brazil has everything it needs to lead Latin America in 5G adoption. What we need now is vision, coordination, and execution. Let’s not wait for the future. Let’s build it — together. 📄 Download the summary report and contact us to access the full report: https://lnkd.in/epDaeVpN #TelecomRegulation #5GAuction #SpectrumPolicy #BrazilTech #DigitalInfrastructure #ArtifexConsulting

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MEANINGFUL CONNECTIVITY | Anatel fosters strategic partnerships At Futurecom 2025, Anatel’s Superintendent for Consumer Relations, Cristiana Camarate, outlined the Agency’s role as a convening hub, bringing together civil society, telecom operators, and government, to drive meaningful connectivity across Brazil. 🎯 Digital Skills for Seniors Anatel rolled out a dedicated program with participatory listening sessions in seven states, partnering with institutions like the Open University for Seniors - Fundação Universidade Aberta da Terceira Idade - FUnATI. Insights from these sessions are guiding the initiative’s design and expansion. 📊 Connectivity Diagnosis for Low-Income Groups Research with the Consumer Defense Institute (Idec) uncovered key structural challenges: 51% of people earning up to one minimum wage own devices costing under R$1,000 Lack of computer access is hampering educational activities 11.6% go more than 15 days each month offline due to exhausted data plans 🏆 International Recognition The educational tool “Vida de Influencer” won the “Building Trust and Safety in ICT Use” award at the International Telecommunication Union WISIS 2025 forum. It uses gamified storytelling to teach safe internet navigation. 🤝 Strategic Partnerships in Focus Claro Brasil & UN Women: trained over 1,000 vulnerable women, including survivors of domestic violence and refugees Converted a R$15.8 million Sky fine into a compliance requirement to bring connectivity to remote schools 📡 Infrastructure as Transformation’s Bedrock With coverage above 90% of the population, Brazil’s telecom network underpins digital citizenship. Programs like Aprender Conectado will extend educational internet access to 40,000 remote schools by 2026. 💡 Defining Meaningful Connectivity An internet experience that promotes users’ social and economic inclusion in a safe, affordable way—built on solid infrastructure, appropriate devices, and digital skills. Learn more about Anatel’s meaningful connectivity initiatives: https://lnkd.in/dGdXtvkh #MeaningfulConnectivity #Telecommunications #DigitalInclusion #Anatel #Futurecom2025 #DigitalTransformation #ITU #WISIS

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L band is the 2nd lowest attenuation band in optical The 1st one is the C band of course we use it Recently we use C and L bands together Why ? To increse the dwdm link capacity Total number of channels could be accessed when combining C and L bands may reach 192 The only impact here is that the dwdm equipments should be designed to support both bands This will make the design a bit complex and cost of circuit packs will be higher You will find a post in my page showing the C band , super C band , Extended C band , L band details if you wish

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Decoding the Core: A Complete Look at Telecom Macro Site Architecture. The diagram illustrates the five critical zones required for a fully functional macro cell site: Zone 1: Tower Section (RF Zone) – Includes 4G/5G antennas, Remote Radio Units (RRU/AAU), and RF jumpers or fiber (CPRI/eCPR) that connect the radio equipment to the base station. Zone 2: Equipment Shelter – Houses the "brains" of the site, such as the Baseband Unit (BBU), transmission routers/switches, and GPS/monitoring systems. Zone 3: Transmission / Backhaul – Shows the fiber and microwave connections that link the site to the wider network aggregation ring. Zone 4: Power System – Details the electrical infrastructure, including grid power (EB), rectifiers converting to -48V DC, battery banks for backup, and distribution boards. Zone 5: Grounding / Protection – Highlights the safety systems like lightning arrestors, surge protection devices (SPD), and earth pits essential for site stability. A Simple Flow Summary is also provided: RF Flow: UE (Mobile) \leftrightarrow Antennas \leftrightarrow RRU \leftrightarrow BBU \leftrightarrow Transmission \leftrightarrow Core. Power Flow: EB / DG \rightarrow Rectifier \rightarrow Battery \rightarrow DC Load. #Telecommunications #5GArchitecture #TelecomInfrastructure #MacroSite #NetworkEngineering #DigitalConnectivity #WirelessTechnology #4G #5G #TechExplained #ABMINFOCOM

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📣 🌎 ANATEL published Resolution No. 780/2025 on August 1st, 2025, introducing changes to the Resolution 715 regarding the certification process for telecom products in Brazil (Click here to access Resolution 715 updated by Res. 780).   Key updates include: 👉 Mandatory certification for data centers that are part of telecom networks; 👉 Joint liability for marketplaces (e.g., Mercado Livre, Amazon, Shopee) that offer non-certified products; 👉 Expanded definition of violations, now including activities such as advertising, quoting and storing non-certified equipment; 👉 Stricter rules for refurbished or second-hand products, which may only be certified for specific public programs.   These updates aim to enhance transparency, quality, and regulatory compliance across the telecom product market in Brazil. Please find below a summary of the main changes and their effective dates:     Our technical team is available to answer any questions and assist you in assessing whether these changes impact your operations or product certifications in Brazil.   For more details, click below to open the official link from ANATEL website: https://lnkd.in/d-JfyVCh

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**Brazil Consults on Multi-Band Mobile Signal Boosters** Brazil’s regulator Anatel is consulting on rules to allow broadband repeater devices that amplify several frequency bands for multiple carriers. Built-in safeguards such as automatic oscillation shutdown mirror successful frameworks in the US and UK. Multi-operator boosters promise better indoor and rural coverage without compromising spectrum integrity—good news for engineers, vendors and consumers alike. Source: https://buff.ly/ht0qnfy Follow MS6 Monitoring for more global telecom, cybersecurity and other emerging tech law regulatory insights.

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