Anatel appoints Alexandre Freire as interim president

The Board of Directors of the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has formalized the appointment of counselor Alexandre Freire to serve as the agency's interim president. The interim term is scheduled to begin on November 5 following the vacancy of the presidency and will continue until a new permanent official is invested in the role.

Freire, a member of the Board of Directors, has extensive experience in digital inclusion, telecommunications infrastructure, competition, and regulatory modernization. His previous work includes overseeing the implementation of fiber optic networks in the Amazon, connectivity initiatives for indigenous and quilombola communities, and matters regarding cybersecurity, data centers, and submarine cables.