On April 10, 2024, Decree 302/2024 was published in the Official Gazette, eliminating price regulations on telecommunications, cable television, and internet services.

The decree stipulates that ICT service licensees must determine their prices, ensuring fairness, covering operational costs, and aiming for efficient provision with a reasonable operating margin.

This measure aims to foster competition, investment, and enhance service quality nationwide. By lifting price restrictions, the government aims to encourage the expansion of networks and services, ensuring broader coverage and greater digital inclusion.

Finally, while acknowledging the deregulation of prices, the decree reaffirms the classification of ICT as essential services, emphasizing the state's commitment to guarantee universal access to such services.

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