Anatel Act 14158, Update of Conformity Requirements
Key Elements of the Amendment
This update refines national spectrum regulations and aligns them with evolving radar and wireless technologies:
Radar Applications: Authorizes vehicle radars operating in the 46.7–46.9 GHz band and airport radar systems in the 76–81 GHz range. Radar operation on aircraft is permitted only during ground operations.
5 GHz Band Adjustments: Revises technical limits for access points and client devices in the 5.150–5.725 GHz range, updating transmit-power and spectral-density thresholds to strengthen DFS and TPC requirements.
High-Frequency Additions: The consolidated Ato 14448 now includes a new section regulating equipment in the 116–123 GHz band, added through Ato 14158.
Key 5 GHz Wi-Fi Changes
Power Limit Updates:
5.150–5.250 MHz: Access points remain at 1W conducted, client devices reduced to 250 mW
5.250–5.725 MHz: All equipment limited to 250 mW conducted power
Spectral density: Reduced to 12.5 mW/MHz for most applications (previously 50 mW/MHz)
Enhanced Requirements:
TPC mitigation increased from 3 dB to 6 dB minimum
Without TPC: Equipment limited to 500 mW average EIRP
These changes primarily affect client devices and spectral density limits, with stronger DFS/TPC enforcement across all 5 GHz bands.
The new rules become mandatory on April 6, 2026, providing manufacturers time to adapt products and test procedures under the revised framework.
Full details are available in the official publication on Anatel’s legislation portal: