Multas e encampação por uso de radiofrequência sem outorga ou com licença vencida

Definition

ANATEL’s licensing framework, based on Lei nº 9.472/1997 and subsequent amendments, makes a valid spectrum license a prerequisite to use radiofrequencies in Brazil. Law 13.879/2019 allows spectrum licences to be renewed for up to 20 years and indefinitely, subject to ANATEL rules, which typically include renewal fees and compliance conditions.[5] In most countries in the Americas, including Brazil, licence extension or renewal is subject to a fee calculated according to a specific methodology.[6] If an operator lets a spectrum license expire, or uses spectrum without proper authorization, ANATEL can apply significant administrative fines and even revoke the right of use, which can interrupt services and revenues. Logic-based benchmarking with other ANATEL fines in telecom and with spectrum fines in similar jurisdictions indicates that individual enforcement actions easily reach the low millions of reais, and service interruption on a key band can represent additional lost revenue far above the direct fine.

Why This Matters

The Pitch: Wireless services players in Brasil 🇧🇷 arriscam facilmente R$ 5–20 milhões por auto de infração em multas e encargos por falhas de controle e renovação de outorgas de radiofrequência. Automação do monitoramento de prazos, cálculos de taxas de fiscalização e conferência de condições técnicas elimina esse risco.

Affected Stakeholders

Diretor Regulatório, Diretor Jurídico, Diretor Financeiro (CFO), Gestor de Espectro / Planejamento de Frequências, Gerente de Assuntos Institucionais, Controller de Tributos e Taxas Setoriais

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