Resolution assigning specific numbers for telecom services approved in Brazil

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Approved on March 15, 2022, Anatel Resolution No. 749/2022 determines the assignment of specific numbers for telecommunication services. The new resolution aims to ensure current regulations keep up with the sector’s rapid technological development, especially in regard to the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions – ensuring compatibility, integrated operations and interconnection between networks.

In aligning the new regulation with the sector’s new rules, Anatel has also approved the General Numbering Plan (PGCN) and Resolution No. 750/2022. The latter amends the Telecommunication Services Regulation, Fixed Switched Telephone Service Regulation (STFC) and the Personal Mobile Service Regulation (SMP), while updating the Non-Geostationary Satellite Mobile Service Standard (SMGS).

The new numbering regulation provides for the assignment of specific numbers for the Multimedia Communication Service (SCM) and the SMGS. To date, Anatel has allocated funds for public numbering only for the STFC, SMP and trunking services (SME), as per International Telecommunication Union (UIT) Recommendation E.164.

The new numbering regulation introduces the following main changes:

• Assignment of numbering resources for the Multimedia Communication Service (SCM);

• A defined numbering plan for the SMGS, using the 700X prefix code;

• Exclusive prefix codes assigned to the National Single Number Service (NUN), in order to optimize its use without altering charging methods or the local and geographical characteristics of number assignment;

• Adjusting the Public Utility Service (SUP) codes to suit current needs, improving requirements and specifications for assigning new codes — which will become standardized throughout the country;

• Alternative number codes intended for the Carrier Selection Code (CSP) to be extended to all carriers, without requiring prior authorization from Anatel;

• Numbering to be extended to IoT and M2M applications.

The changes introduced by both Anatel Resolution No. 749/2022 and No. 750/2022 take effect as of October 3, 2022 — with a 180-day window until they are enforced — so that rules and provisions expressly provided for in the resolution can be revoked.

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