Representatives from various associations representing ICT companies agreed that the repeal of the decree is positive and that this will mark the beginning of a new stage. However, politicians warn that without regulation, the law of the jungle will prevail in a highly concentrated market.

Just days before the repeal of DNU 690 (via Decree 302/2024), Convergencia gathered perspectives from the sector on what lies ahead. The August 2020 regulation is seen as an obstacle for the industry, and with it now behind, there's an opportunity for regulatory reform in the coming years.

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What will be the sector's agenda after the repeal of DNU 690?

Representatives from various associations representing ICT companies agreed that the repeal of the decree is positive and that this will mark the beginning of a new stage. However, politicians warn that without regulation, the law of the jungle will prevail in a highly concentrated market.

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It is due to the possibility of becoming suppliers for large investment projects, which must direct at least 20% of the total investment toward purchasing from local companies. The situation of the importers. The details of the regime.

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This is the rule establishing that when a regulation requires an administrative authorization for a private individual to carry out an act, if there is no response from the state agency, this silence will be considered to have a positive meaning.

"Hollowing out" of Anatel disturbs Brazilian telecommunications market

The government's attack, with the violation of current laws and regulations, has put the sector on alert and raises a question mark over legal security. The government is seeking to manage millions of dollars in Anatel funds and give activity to Telebras at the expense of the private sector.

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