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{{short description|Telecommunications regulator of Brazil}}
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The '''National Telecommunications Agency''' (in Portuguese, ''Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações'' - Anatel) is a special agency in [[Brazil]] created by the general telecommunications act (Law 9472, 16/07/1997) in 1997 and governed by Decree 2338 of 07/10/1997. The agency is administratively and financially independent, and not hierarchically subordinate to any government agency. Its decisions can only be appealed in court. From the Ministry of Communications, Anatel has inherited the powers of granting, regulating and supervising telecommunications in Brazil as well as much technical expertise and other material assets.
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{{Infobox government agency
| name = National Telecommunications Agency
| native_name = Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações
| logo = Anatel Logo.svg
| logo_size = 150px
| formed = {{Start date and age|1997|07|16|df=y}}
| jurisdiction = [[Federal government of Brazil]]
| headquarters = SAUS Quadra 06 Blocos C E, F e H<br >[[Brasília]], [[Federal District (Brazil)|Federal District]]
| budget = R$ 612.9 million (2023)
| chief1_name = Carlos Manuel Baigori
| chief1_position = Chairperson
| parent_department = [[Ministry of Communications (Brazil)|Ministry of Communications]]
| website = {{URL|https://www.gov.br/anatel}}
| footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.br/planejamento/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/2023/fevereiro/portaria-do-mpo-adapta-orcamento-para-2023|title=Portaria do MPO adapta orçamento para 2023|website=Ministério do Planejamento e Orçamento|language=pt-br|date=16 February 2023|accessdate=14 August 2023}}</ref>
| embed = {{Infobox network service provider|child=yes}}
}}

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The '''National Telecommunications Agency''' ({{langx|pt|Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações}}) or '''Anatel''' is a special agency in [[Brazil]] created by the general telecommunications act (Law 9472, 16/07/1997) in 1997 and governed by Decree 2338 of 07/10/1997.<ref>{{Cite web |title=L9472 |url=http://planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l9472.htm |access-date=2023-02-21 |website=planalto.gov.br}}</ref> The agency is administratively and financially independent, and not hierarchically subordinate to any government agency. Its decisions can only be appealed in court. From the Ministry of Communications, Anatel has inherited the powers of granting, regulating, and supervising telecommunications in Brazil as well as much technical expertise and other material assets.

== Certification of Telecommunication Products by ANATEL ==
The certification of telecommunication equipment in Brazil is regulated by the '''National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL)'''. This process is required for all telecommunication products intended for sale or use in the country. It ensures that such equipment complies with established technical, safety, and performance standards, contributing to the reliability and security of Brazil’s telecommunications network.

The certification process is structured as follows<ref>{{Cite web |title=Certification Agent |url=https://ib-lenhardt.com/product-certification/anatel |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=ib-lenhardt.com}}</ref>:

'''Submission of Documentation:''' Manufacturers or importers must provide comprehensive technical documentation for the product, including specifications, schematics, and operational manuals.

'''Laboratory Testing:''' Equipment is subject to testing in laboratories accredited by ANATEL to verify compliance with regulatory standards and technical requirements.

'''Certification Approval:''' Upon successful completion of testing and documentation review, ANATEL issues a certificate of compliance, authorizing the product for sale and use within Brazil.

'''Product Identification:''' Certified equipment must be labeled with the ANATEL logo and an approval number, indicating conformity with the agency’s standards.

The certification process can be complex and often requires extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks and technical procedures. To assist with these requirements, manufacturers frequently engage specialized certification bodies or consultants. These entities facilitate the application process, coordinate testing, and ensure adherence to ANATEL’s regulatory framework.


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[List of regulatory organizations of Brazil]]
*[[List of regulatory organizations of Brazil]]
*[[Telecommunications in Brazil]]
*[[Telecommunications in Brazil]]
*[[ANACOM]]

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações |Brazilian Agency of Telecommunications}}
* [http://techinbrazil.com/how-to-obtain-an-anatel-product-homologation How to Obtain an Anatel Product Homologation]
* [http://techinbrazil.com/how-to-obtain-an-anatel-product-homologation How to Obtain an Anatel Product Homologation]

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[[Category:Government agencies of Brazil]]
[[Category:Government agencies of Brazil]]
[[Category:Executive branch of Brazil]]
[[Category:Telecommunications regulatory authorities]]
[[Category:Regulation in Brazil]]
[[Category:1997 establishments in Brazil]]
[[Category:Government agencies established in 1997]]



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Latest revision as of 14:29, 9 January 2025

National Telecommunications Agency
Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações
Agency overview
Formed16 July 1997; 27 years ago (1997-07-16)
JurisdictionFederal government of Brazil
HeadquartersSAUS Quadra 06 Blocos C E, F e H
Brasília, Federal District
Annual budgetR$ 612.9 million (2023)
Agency executive
  • Carlos Manuel Baigori, Chairperson
Parent departmentMinistry of Communications
Websitewww.gov.br/anatel
Footnotes
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The National Telecommunications Agency (Portuguese: Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações) or Anatel is a special agency in Brazil created by the general telecommunications act (Law 9472, 16/07/1997) in 1997 and governed by Decree 2338 of 07/10/1997.[2] The agency is administratively and financially independent, and not hierarchically subordinate to any government agency. Its decisions can only be appealed in court. From the Ministry of Communications, Anatel has inherited the powers of granting, regulating, and supervising telecommunications in Brazil as well as much technical expertise and other material assets.

Certification of Telecommunication Products by ANATEL

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The certification of telecommunication equipment in Brazil is regulated by the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL). This process is required for all telecommunication products intended for sale or use in the country. It ensures that such equipment complies with established technical, safety, and performance standards, contributing to the reliability and security of Brazil’s telecommunications network.

The certification process is structured as follows[3]:

Submission of Documentation: Manufacturers or importers must provide comprehensive technical documentation for the product, including specifications, schematics, and operational manuals.

Laboratory Testing: Equipment is subject to testing in laboratories accredited by ANATEL to verify compliance with regulatory standards and technical requirements.

Certification Approval: Upon successful completion of testing and documentation review, ANATEL issues a certificate of compliance, authorizing the product for sale and use within Brazil.

Product Identification: Certified equipment must be labeled with the ANATEL logo and an approval number, indicating conformity with the agency’s standards.

The certification process can be complex and often requires extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks and technical procedures. To assist with these requirements, manufacturers frequently engage specialized certification bodies or consultants. These entities facilitate the application process, coordinate testing, and ensure adherence to ANATEL’s regulatory framework.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Portaria do MPO adapta orçamento para 2023". Ministério do Planejamento e Orçamento (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 February 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. ^ "L9472". planalto.gov.br. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  3. ^ "Certification Agent". ib-lenhardt.com. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
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