Anatel Resolution 783: changes in interconnection and roaming

The publication of Resolution No. 783 in September 2025 brought important updates to the General Competition Targets Plan. The goal is to promote a more competitive and balanced environment in the telecommunications sector. For internet providers, STFC carriers and network managers, understanding these changes is essential for planning operations and interconnection costs.

The resolution addressed sensitive points such as interconnection offers, national roaming and the setting of reference values. Below, we detail what changes in practice for your operation.

Fixed and Mobile Network Interconnection

One of the focuses of the new regulation is interconnection for telephone traffic. The text defines specific rules for call termination on Fixed Switched Telephone Service (STFC) and Personal Mobile Service (SMP) networks.

For carriers identified with Significant Market Power (PMS), requirements have increased. These groups are subject to asymmetric regulatory measures. This includes full transparency and equal, non-discriminatory treatment. In practice, large carriers cannot create barriers to hinder the entry of small providers.

Furthermore, there is stricter price control over wholesale products. The idea is to prevent PMS from abusing its position to charge excessive amounts for call termination.

Offer Obligations and Interconnection Points

The resolution determines that the Group with PMS in the fixed interconnection market must present a Reference Offer. This offer follows the General Interconnection Regulation (RGI) rules and must contain all necessary technical and commercial information.

A critical point for engineering and operations is the requirement for interconnection points. PMS holders must maintain at least one Interconnection Point (POI) or Interconnection Protocol Point (PPI) in each geographic area with the same National Code (CN).

These points must be capable of exchanging telephone traffic using packet-switched technologies. This facilitates the work of providers seeking to interoperate with the fixed networks of large carriers, allowing for more efficient indirect interconnection.

National Roaming and M2M

National Roaming also gained prominence in the new text. The resolution deals with the offer of connectivity for users of other networks outside their original service area. This applies both to natural persons and to M2M or IoT communication devices.

For groups with PMS, the rule is stricter regarding values. The standard establishes that National Roaming reference values must converge to LRIC Bottom-Up model levels. The deadline defined for this convergence is the year 2026.

While the new values are not in effect, PMS providers must maintain the reference values already practiced. From February 25, 2026, the rates defined in a specific act by Anatel's Board of Directors, based on updated cost models, will become valid.

Impact on Wholesale Costs

Resolution 783 changes the rules for setting maximum values for network usage rates. It revokes old devices and updates Resolution No. 639. The focus is to standardize the cost calculation methodology for wholesale products such as STFC, SMP and EILD.

For providers that depend on these services to complete their calls or offer connectivity, this tends to bring more predictability. The use of cost models (LRIC) prevents prices from being set arbitrarily by dominant large carriers.

The process of recalculating these values will occur within up to three years from the publication of the specific act. This guarantees a transition period for the market to adjust to the new reference rates.

Local Transit and Transport

Another relevant change occurred in the General Interconnection Regulation, amended by this resolution. Holders of Significant Market Power are now required to make their networks available for the provision of Local Transit and Transport.

This means that, if requested, the PMS must allow another provider to use its infrastructure to flow local traffic or transport data and voice. The conditions for this provision must be clear in the Public Interconnection Offer.

This opening is vital for small and regional carriers. They can negotiate fairer terms to use the networks of large companies, avoiding the need to build parallel infrastructure in areas where there is already saturation or monopoly.

What the provider needs to do

With these new rules, the provider's immediate action is to review current interconnection contracts. Check if large carriers are complying with the new POI and PPI requirements in your National Code.

It is also time to analyze the cost structure. With the convergence to LRIC models in 2026, the value of roaming and call termination may undergo changes. Providers offering mobile voice or IoT services need to monitor Anatel acts that will define new rates starting in February 2026.

Keep your technical and commercial teams attentive to updated Reference Offers. The transparency required from PMS allows for a more informed negotiation. Ensure that your billing system and your SoftSwitch are prepared to deal with possible changes in reference values for termination and roaming.

Conclusion

Resolution No. 783 aligns the Brazilian market with more competitive practices. For day-to-day operations, it represents another tool to guarantee fair treatment and adequate prices in the purchase of wholesale services.

SipPulse continues to monitor regulatory evolution to offer the best solutions in SoftSwitch, SBC and URA. Our goal is to help your carrier adapt to these changes with agility and efficiency. Pay attention to deadlines and prepare your network for a scenario of greater competition and balance.