The proposals lay the groundwork for the operation of standard-power Wi-Fi equipment outdoors, coordinated by AFC systems. Comments may be submitted through December 3, 2026.
On September 25, 2026, the National Telecommunications Agency (“Anatel”) published Public Consultations No. 41/2026 and No. 42/2026 to establish rules for the use of Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band in outdoor environments.
The Anatel 6 GHz Wi-Fi public consultation launches the regulatory discussion on so-called “outdoor Wi-Fi” in the 5,925 MHz to 6,425 MHz band. The rules cover the latest generations of the technology, including Wi-Fi 7, with a focus on the efficient use of spectrum and the protection of existing radio communication systems.
The issue is of direct interest to telecommunications providers, regional service providers, and equipment manufacturers and importers. It also affects companies that rely on connectivity in large outdoor areas.
The two consultations are proceeding simultaneously under the responsibility of the Superintendence of Licensing and Resources for Service Provision (“SOR”) and address complementary aspects of the same regulatory framework.
Public Consultation No. 41/2026: Standard-Power Equipment with AFC
Public Consultation No. 41/2026 proposes technical requirements for the certification of standard-power Wi-Fi equipment and defines testing procedures for assessing the compliance of low-radiation radio communication equipment, with a view to certifying these products using AFC.
Public Consultation No. 42/2026: AFC Systems
Public Consultation No. 42/2026 addresses Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) systems. The text proposes technical and operational requirements, as well as registration procedures for these systems.
The AFC system automatically determines, based on the equipment’s location, which frequencies and power levels may be used, in order to prevent harmful interference with equipment already operating in that same band.
The key points of attention for the industry are:
- Equipment certification: manufacturers and importers must comply with new technical requirements and testing procedures for Standard Power Wi-Fi products;
- AFC operator licensing: those responsible for the AFC system must meet the technical, operational, and licensing requirements for operation;
- Infrastructure sharing: the proposals aim to enable shared connectivity models among different providers, sectors, and applications within the same region;
- New markets: Anatel identifies applications for end users, utilities, industry, logistics, the Internet of Things (“IoT”), and public services in rural and industrial areas, public spaces, and other large outdoor environments.
For regional providers, the sharing model represents an opportunity to expand coverage at a lower infrastructure cost, while also requiring attention to compliance with coordination obligations and the conditions for using the frequency band.
Comments for both public consultations may be submitted through December 3, 2026, via the website “Participa Anatel .”
Our Digital Infrastructure and Telecommunications team remains available to answer questions and assist with analyzing the impacts and opportunities arising from the regulation of the 6 GHz band.