Brazil: Senacon investigation into Oi, Vivo and TIM for alleged misleading 5G advertisements
Progress
Current status
in force
23 Jul 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Brazil
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in Senacon investigation into Oi, Vivo and TIM for misleading 5G advertisements
On 23 July 2024, the National Consumer Secretariat of Brazil (Senacon) issued a ruling against telephone companies Oi, Vivo, and TIM with a fine of BRL 1.33 million, BRL1.4 million and BRL 2 million respectively for misleading advertisements related…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority