Zanin gives 48 hours for Anatel to respond to lawsuit seeking free internet during elections
The request was filed by the Green Party and the National Confederation of Education Workers
TL;DR
- Justice Cristiano Zanin of the Supreme Court has given Anatel 48 hours to respond to a request concerning mobile internet access during the 2026 elections.
- The lawsuit, filed by the Green Party and the National Confederation of Education Workers, argues that Anatel has been remiss in regulating and overseeing mobile phone plans.
- The plaintiffs want operators to be prevented from blocking internet access after data limits are reached in the 72 hours before and 24 hours after each election round.
- Anatel, the Attorney General's Office, and the Prosecutor General's Office have been given the same deadline to provide information.
- The Superior Electoral Court and the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee have also been notified and may offer their views.