CTCP - Centro de Tecnologia Certificação e Pesquisa

What CTCP - Centro de Tecnologia Certificação e Pesquisa does

CTCP - Centro de Tecnologia Certificação e Pesquisa is a Brazilian non-profit organization founded in December 2001 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. It was designated by ANATEL — Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency — through Act No. 48,668 on December 22, 2004 as a Designated Certification Body (Organismo de Certificação Designado, OCD), authorizing it to conduct conformity assessments and issue the Technical Compliance Certificates required for ANATEL homologation of telecommunications products sold in Brazil. The organization was established by professionals originating from a Broadcast Transmitter Factory, lending it deep technical roots in telecom hardware.

CTCP's core service is end-to-end ANATEL certification management for telecom equipment, covering cell phones, smartphones, routers, modems, tablets, notebooks with Wi-Fi, network equipment, satellite antennas, remote controls, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi toys, and IoT devices. The workflow moves from initial client contact and technical specification review, through preparation of a testing plan, laboratory test coordination (following ANATEL Resolution 242 priority rules for lab selection), specialist evaluation of laboratory reports, and finally issuance of the Certificate of Conformity and registration through ANATEL's Mosaico system. Typical turnaround is 30-45 days when documentation and testing are completed on time. Validity of the certificate is set by product category: 12 months (Category I), 24 months (Category II), or indefinite (Category III).

CTCP generates revenue through quote-based professional services fees paid by product manufacturers, importers, and authorized representatives seeking legal commercialization in Brazil. Pricing varies by product category and testing complexity, with proposals outlining ANATEL classification, applicable tests, costs, deadlines, and payment conditions. The go-to-market is direct, B2B sales-led, supplemented by content marketing (regulatory blog, social media), WhatsApp Business, and a certification request form. Named enterprise clients include Hitachi, Parks, and SpaceSail. With a headcount of approximately 7, CTCP operates as a focused, specialist OCD in a structurally protected niche of the Brazilian telecom regulatory value chain.

Name

CTCP - Centro de Tecnologia Certificação e Pesquisa

Legal name

CTCP - Centro de Tecnologia Certificação e Pesquisa

Website

https://ctcp.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CTCP is a Brazilian Designated Certification Body (OCD) authorized by ANATEL to assess telecom product conformity and issue the Technical Compliance Certificates required for ANATEL homologation, serving manufacturers, importers, and authorized representatives seeking to commercialize telecommunications products in Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: CTCP generates revenue through certification services for telecommunications products. As an OCD designated by ANATEL, they charge fees for evaluating product conformity, issuing compliance certificates, and managing the homologation process. The service involves technical assessment, document verification, and regulatory compliance verification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CTCP is a Designated Certification Body (OCD) for ANATEL that performs conformity assessment of telecommunications products and issues Technical Compliance Certificates required for ANATEL homologation. The company manages the full certification workflow for manufacturers, importers, and authorized representatives, including initial consultation, test plan preparation, coordination with accredited laboratories, technical evaluation by specialists, and Certificate of Conformity issuance. Products covered include cell phones, smartphones, routers, modems, tablets, notebooks with Wi-Fi, antennas, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi toys, and IoT devices destined for the Brazilian market.

Product overview

CTCP operates as a unified certification services platform providing end-to-end ANATEL certification and homologation services for telecommunications products in Brazil. The core offerings include the Certificate of Conformity (Certificado de Conformidade) issued by CTCP as a Designated Certification Body (OCD), and ANATEL Homologation as the final government approval step. The company manages the complete certification workflow including laboratory test coordination, compliance evaluation, and registration through ANATEL's Mosaico system. CTCP serves as the interface between manufacturers/importers and ANATEL, facilitating the legal commercialization of telecommunications products including smartphones, routers, modems, antennas, and IoT devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificado de Conformidade ANATEL (ANATEL Compliance Certificate) The Certificate of Conformity is a document issued by CTCP as a Designated Certification Body (OCD) that attests a telecommunications product meets ANATEL's technical requirements. It is a mandatory prerequisite for ANATEL homologation and legal commercialization of telecommunications products in Brazil. Valid for 12 months (Category I), 24 months (Category II), or indefinitely (Category III) depending on product category.
• Homologação ANATEL (ANATEL Homologation) ANATEL Homologation is the official recognition by ANATEL of the product's Compliance Certificate issued by the OCD. Upon completion, the product receives the ANATEL Seal and can be legally commercialized and operated in Brazil. CTCP manages the submission process to ANATEL through the Mosaico system and handles all required documentation.
• Certificação ANATEL (ANATEL Certification Services) Complete ANATEL certification process management service including conformity assessment, laboratory test coordination, compliance certificate issuance, and homologation support for telecommunications products including cell phones, routers, modems, tablets, antennas, and IoT devices. The service covers all six process stages from initial contact through Certificate of Conformity issuance, with typical timelines of 30-45 days when testing and documentation are completed on time.

Quantifiable outcome

• Typically 30-45 days for product homologation when testing and documentation are completed on time
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ANATEL (Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004ANATEL designated CTCP as an Official Certification Body (OCD) through Act No. 48.668 in 2004. This designation authorizes CTCP to conduct telecommunications product certification processes and issue Compliance Certificates recognized by ANATEL for homologation purposes. CTCP acts as the interface between manufacturers/importers and ANATEL in the certification process.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland Brasil: Global TIC giant with Brazilian operations offering ANATEL certification among broader testing and certification services. Comparable as it holds OCD-equivalent designation in Brazil and serves the same telecom product manufacturer customer base with broader service portfolio.
• Intertek Brasil: Multinational TIC provider with Brazilian presence offering ANATEL and broader product certification. Competes for the same telecom manufacturer clients needing Brazilian regulatory compliance.
• Nemko Brasil: International testing and certification body with operations in Brazil covering telecom and electronic product compliance. Competes for ANATEL-related certification work with similar manufacturer client focus.
• Dekra Brasil: International TIC firm operating in Brazil with telecom product certification capabilities, serving the same ANATEL homologation market as CTCP from a larger global platform.
• UL Brasil: Global safety science organization with Brazilian operations providing telecom and electronic product certification services. Overlaps with CTCP in serving manufacturers seeking Brazilian market regulatory compliance.
• SGS Brasil: Global testing and certification leader with established Brazilian operations covering telecom product certification. Competes with CTCP across the same manufacturer/importer client base for ANATEL homologation workflow services.
• Bureau Veritas Brasil: International TIC incumbent with Brazilian operations providing ANATEL product certification alongside electrical, environmental, and quality services. Directly competes with CTCP for the same product manufacturer customers seeking Brazilian market entry certification.

Direct peers

• CPQD: Brazilian telecommunications research and innovation center that also acts as a Designated Certification Body for ANATEL. Direct peer as it operates the same OCD certification function for telecom products within Brazil.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CTCP_OCD
• Facebookfacebook.com/ctcp.ocd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ctcp-ocd
• Instagraminstagram.com/ctcp.ocd

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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