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22/08/2012
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Share your broadband package with neighbors through routers is considered illegal by the General Law of Telecommunications
SAO PAULO - Users usually share their broadband package with neighbors should be aware that the practice is illegal and can yield a fine of up to R$ 10,000.
The famous cat internet, where users often share the broadband package with neighboring routers via cable or Wi-Fi is illegal under Article 183 of the LGT (General Law of Telecommunications). The penalty for the commission is two to four years in prison increased by half if there is damage to the third addition to a fine.
Second Anatel (National Telecommunications Agency), the agency's oversight of such cases only occurs in cases of complaints. Each case must be examined individually through administrative proceedings to prove the fraud or not.
For the user has the right to sell an internet service you need a provider license granted by Anatel.
The license for the provision of service is given by the agency after the commitment of sending reports to the national network and payment of a fee of R$ 9000. For more information on authorization the user should consult the FCC's site and download the application form service.
Source: ANATEL
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