Official announcements from the Brazilian government or relevant agencies

Lula Transfers 5G, 4G Auction Control to Juscelino Filho

Dec 3, 2024, 11:37 AM

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has issued a decree transferring control of 5G and 4G auction resources from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) to the Ministry of Communications. This move grants Communications Minister Juscelino Filho significant authority over the financial management of these auctions. Anatel has stated that it is still analyzing the potential consequences of this decision. The shift represents a major change in the governance of telecommunications resources in Brazil.