{"id":29678,"date":"2026-01-14T10:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lefosse.com\/?p=29678"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:38:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T18:38:33","slug":"2026-trends-for-the-telecommunications-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lefosse.com\/en\/news\/guide\/2026-trends-for-the-telecommunications-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Trends for the Telecommunications Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The year of 2025 was marked by significant regulatory advances in the telecommunications sector, highlighted by the intense role of the Brazilian Telecommunications Agency (<em>Ag\u00eancia Nacional de Telecomunica\u00e7\u00f5es<\/em> \u2013 \u201c<strong>ANATEL<\/strong>\u201d) in revising market-structuring rules. The update of the General Competition Goals Plan (<em>Plano Geral de Metas de Competi\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em> \u2013 \u201c<strong>PGMC<\/strong>\u201d), the consolidation of service rules, and the expansion of initiatives focused on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data centers were among the key innovations in the regulatory environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For 2026, the outlook is equally dynamic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The regulatory agenda is expected to feature a review of the use of radiofrequency spectrum, a redefinition of the rules applicable to the Conditioned Access Service (<em>Servi\u00e7o de Acesso Condicionado<\/em> \u2013 \u201c<strong>SeAC<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>Pay-TV<\/strong>\u201d) in light of advances in new audiovisual content offerings, progress in discussions around the \u201ccost-sharing of infrastructure capacity\u201d (also referred to as fair share) due to the massive use of telecommunications networks by big techs, an update to the guidelines for classifying priority projects for the issuance of bonds (<em>debentures<\/em>), and the long-awaited outcome of pole-sharing regulation between ANATEL and the Brazilian Electric Power Agency (<em>Ag\u00eancia Nacional de Energia El\u00e9trica<\/em> \u2013 \u201c<strong>ANEEL<\/strong>\u201d). In terms of opportunities, new radiofrequency auctions stand out, especially in the 700 MHz, 6 GHz, and other strategic bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have prepared <a href=\"https:\/\/lefosse.com\/en\/25-12-22_tendencias-de-2026-telecom_en-v2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this special material<\/a> with the main trends, critical topics, and regulatory opportunities for 2026, produced by our Public Law and Regulation practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the read!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The year of 2025 was marked by significant regulatory advances in the telecommunications sector, highlighted by the intense role of the Brazilian Telecommunications Agency (Ag\u00eancia Nacional de Telecomunica\u00e7\u00f5es \u2013 \u201cANATEL\u201d) in revising market-structuring rules. 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