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Anatel telecommunications regulation and Oi sale

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Cade approves sale of Oi telephone services to Método

Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has authorized the transfer of control of Oi Serviços Telefônicos to Método Telecomunicações. The R$60.1 million deal, finalized in July, encompasses Oi’s remaining fi

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Global rise in QR-code phishing attacks

10 clusters · 42 sources · last updated

Latest: Pix fraud targets Brazilian e-commerce via QR code replacement

In late July 2026, law-enforcement agencies across Europe, North America and Asia warned that the worldwide surge in QR-code phishing—often called “quishing”—had expanded beyond the parking-meter stickers first reported

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Brazil AI adoption: economic potential and implementation

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Latest: SAP predicts R$ 110 million AI investment in Brazil by 2026

Since May 2026, Brazil has pursued an AI-centric digital agenda, balancing rapid deployment with cybersecurity and regulatory challenges. While the CGU’s “Alice” tool has achieved R$ 257 million in savings, practical dep

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Leo & Starlink expansion, D2D battles, spectrum moves

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Latest: Amazon Leo expands Ariane 6 contract to 24 missions

Amazon’s Leo constellation, rebranded from Project Kuiper, has grown to more than 398 LEO satellites following a July 2026 launch. Amazon is seeking FCC approval for a separate direct-to-device (D2D) network of up to 5,1

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SpaceX Starlink service and orbital expansion

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Latest: Starlink and other providers near India satellite broadband launch

SpaceX is accelerating its transition toward becoming a mobile communications provider. Following its August 2026 earnings call, President Gwynne Shotwell announced plans for a commercial mobile service rollout by late 2

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Brazil telecommunications spectrum regulation and expansion

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Latest: Brazil regulators launch consultations for 6 GHz auction and energy infrastructure

Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) is advancing spectrum management and infrastructure oversight. Following a report from the Monitoring Group for the Implementation of Solutions for Interference Proble

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Garmin CIRQA screen-free fitness band and smart ring rollout

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Latest: Garmin prepares to launch CIRQA Smart Ring based on regulatory filings

Garmin’s first screen-free wearable, the CIRQA (also marketed as the Circa), launched in late July 2026 at a price of US $199.99 (≈ £179, €199) and was offered in four colour variants – Black, French Gray, Berry red and

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Brazilian telecom anti-spam regulation dispute

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Latest: Anatel establishes new rules for blocking abusive telecom calls

A dispute emerged in Brazil following the implementation of an anti-spam tool by telecom operator Vivo. The system, designed to block robocalls and spoofed numbers by analyzing caller behavior and authentication, faced c

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Lenovo expands ThinkPad lineup through August 2026

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Latest: Lenovo expands ThinkPad lineup with new L16 and E16 models

In late July 2026, Lenovo expanded its flagship ThinkPad lineup. On July 24, the company introduced the X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura edition, featuring a Panther Lake Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a modular two-sided motherboar

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Brazil digital infrastructure and connectivity expansion

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil expands private government communication networks

The Brazilian Ministry of Communications is advancing several initiatives to strengthen national digital infrastructure and connectivity. Initial efforts focused on the ‘Norte Conectado’ program, which seeks to expand i

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Samsung upcoming smartphone model development

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Latest: Samsung develops Galaxy A58 and XCover FR alongside A08 4G

Samsung is expanding its upcoming smartphone lineup, with recent developments appearing in the Google Play Console and regulatory databases. Initial reports indicated that the Galaxy A08, M08, and F08 models were nearin

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Telecommunications cabling regularization in Vale do Ivaí

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Latest: Brazil utility operators launch campaigns to regularize telecommunications wiring

Copel and various telecommunications operators initiated a joint task force to regularize cabling in the Vale do Ivaí region, specifically targeting Apucarana and Faxinal. The operation aims to remove irregular, unused,

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Brazil TV 3.0 broadcasting technology transition

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: SET Expo 2026 highlights TV 3.0 and connected broadcasting advancements

Brazil is progressing toward the implementation of TV 3.0, also known as DTV+, a next-generation broadcasting standard. Industry developments include TV Globo selecting Triveni Digital to support transmission chains and

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