Paraguay Approves IMT Frequency Bands

Paraguay’s National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) issued Resolution No. 3339/2025, establishing the use of the 3.700–3.800 MHz band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) systems. The resolution also modifies several notes of the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF).

As a result, these changes affect the design, configuration, and certification of telecommunications equipment intended for the Paraguayan market. Moreover, the update supports IMT deployment in the 3.3–3.8 GHz and 2.3–2.4 GHz frequency bands while introducing technical parameters related to channelization and spectrum use.

IMT Frequency Bands Allocated in Paraguay

The regulation defines specific frequency ranges for IMT systems operating under the mobile service on a primary basis.

First, CONATEL designates the 3,300–3,800 MHz band for IMT systems operating in Time Division Duplex (TDD) mode. According to the resolution, this band is organized into ten channels of 50 MHz bandwidth each, which support telecommunications services such as internet access and data transmission.

Additionally, the 2,300–2,400 MHz band is assigned to the mobile service for IMT systems operating in TDD mode. In this case, the band includes two channels of 50 MHz bandwidth each.

Therefore, these allocations support the deployment of IMT technologies used for mobile broadband and wireless access services.

Changes to the National Frequency Allocation Plan Affecting IMT Frequency Bands

To implement these allocations, CONATEL approved modifications to several national notes within the PNAF, including PRG-25, PRG-51, PRG-71, and PRG-74.

Through these updates, the authority formally integrates the 3.700–3.800 MHz band for IMT systems and clarifies the operational conditions for the associated spectrum.

Furthermore, the resolution specifies that the 3.300–3.800 MHz band may support internet access and data transmission services. Consequently, this spectrum may contribute to the development of mobile telecommunications networks and fixed wireless access services in Paraguay.

Satellite Migration from the 3.7 GHz Band

The resolution also introduces changes affecting satellite services currently operating in the 3.700–3.800 MHz band.

Under the new framework, satellite systems using this frequency range must migrate to other frequencies to allow the implementation of IMT systems. At the same time, the regulation limits the fixed-satellite service to the 3.800–4.200 MHz band.

However, CONATEL will define the conditions and timelines for this migration in the future, since the current resolution does not establish a specific deadline.

Equipment Affected by the IMT Frequency Bands Decision

This regulatory change impacts telecommunications equipment operating in the 2.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz ranges, particularly devices designed to support IMT network deployments.

Examples of affected products include:

• Cellular network infrastructure equipment

• Mobile telecommunications equipment

• Wireless broadband access systems

• Other telecommunications devices operating within these frequency bands

To operate within Paraguay’s telecommunications networks, equipment must comply with the TDD operation mode and the 50 MHz channel bandwidth configuration established for these frequency bands.

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Impact Assessment

Technical Standards? ❌ No
Type Approval & Market Access? ❌ No
Imports, Customs, Trade, or Market Surveillance? ❌ No
Spectrum Management? ✅ Yes