Brazil - Highlight Actions Against Illegal Telecom Equipment

Recently, the National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil (ANATEL) participated ina SISBIN/PE meeting. The main topic was port security, addressing actions aimed at preventing and combating illicit activities related to the entry, circulation, and commercialization of irregular products in the country.

During the meeting, ANATEL presented the performance in the Action Plan to Combat Piracy(PACP), with emphasis on inspection actions, certification and homologation of telecommunications products and cooperation with other public agencies. The presentation highlighted the importance of certification and homologation in protecting users, preserving the radio spectrum, ensuring network security, and strengthening fair competition in the sector.

Among the products discussed were Wi-Fi routers, drones, walkie-talkies, tracker modules,cables, irregular TV boxes, uncertified satellite transceivers, and signal jammers.

In addition, ANATEL introduced its joint enforcement operations with the Federal Revenue Service of Brazil, especially in customs environments, ports, and international postal processing centers. According to the data presented, around 70% of the retained products were seized through these joint operations, demonstrating the importance of institutional integration.