The Ministry of Communications emphasized in Rio de Janeiro the urgency of integrating satellites, fiber optics, and mobile networks to universalize internet access across the country.
Brazil’s vast territorial expanse poses complex logistical challenges for the expansion of digital infrastructure. During the opening of the 25th Latin American Satellite Congress, Minister Frederico de Siqueira Filho pointed out that space technology is an indispensable pillar for bringing connectivity to remote areas, complementing traditional terrestrial networks.
The event brought together government authorities, representatives of the Armed Forces, and global industry giants such as Telebras, SES, and Telesat. At the center of the debates was the need to unite public and private efforts to accelerate digital inclusion and guarantee national technological sovereignty.
Investments and Infrastructure Advances
To achieve this universalization goal, the federal government has relied on robust funding. The New PAC program allocates more than BRL 23 billion to boost connectivity nationwide, covering fronts ranging from education to mobile network expansion.
The impact of these resources is already evident in significant figures. In the Amazon region, the Norte Conectado project already benefits about 3 million citizens through subfluvial infoways. In addition, more than 109,000 public schools now have broadband access and Wi-Fi connection.
Technological Innovation and Sovereignty
The national mobile coverage network reaches all 5,570 Brazilian municipalities, covering 94.67% of the population. The rollout of 5G technology is already present in about 2,000 cities, while the 4G signal has been brought to 2,600 rural locations, boosting productive sectors such as agribusiness and mining through the use of IoT.
The integration between different satellite orbits and terrestrial networks is the only viable path to overcome geographical barriers and ensure that no Brazilian is left offline.
As a strategic development for national security, the government confirmed the progress of the Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite (SGDC-2) project. Managed by Telebras within the SSDC, the equipment will strengthen the protection of sensitive data and critical government communications in the coming years.
