Paraguay's National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) has authorized Wi-Fi 6E deployment in the 5.925-6.425 GHz band through Resolution N° 1035/2025, published April 23, 2025. The regulation establishes two device categories with specific technical restrictions and requires CONATEL certification before market entry, while prohibiting the upper 6 GHz sub-band (6.425-7.125 GHz).
The authorization represents Paraguay's entry into the global Wi-Fi 6E market, following regulatory developments in major markets that have opened portions of the 6 GHz spectrum for unlicensed wireless access systems. The decision enables next-generation Wi-Fi technologies while protecting existing primary services in the band through strict operating constraints.
Prior to this authorization, Paraguay's wireless device approval process was governed by existing CONATEL certification requirements for telecommunications equipment, with manufacturers required to obtain Certificates of Approval before market entry.
CONATEL Resolution N° 1035/2025 authorizes low-power wireless access systems in the 5.925 to 6.425 GHz frequency range. The regulation simultaneously released technical standard NTC-RF-5925:2025, which defines operational parameters for two distinct device categories.
The authorization specifically excludes the 6.425-7.125 GHz sub-band, requiring all Wi-Fi 6E devices in Paraguay to have this portion disabled. This represents a partial implementation of the full 6 GHz band compared to other jurisdictions.
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