en.Wedoany.com Reported - CNH (manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment and technology provider) and TIM will jointly invest approximately R$77 million to build 97 new telecom towers in the state of Minas Gerais, aiming to expand mobile network coverage in rural and low-population-density areas. This investment is part of the state government's "Alô Minas III" program, designed to strengthen digital infrastructure, enabling rural areas to access technology and driving economic and social development.
This initiative consolidates the strategic partnership between CNH and TIM in rural connectivity solutions. Previously, the two parties achieved success with the "Case IH Connected Farm" project in Água Boa, Mato Grosso—over the past three harvest seasons, the farm achieved significant results in productivity, operational efficiency, cost reduction, and environmental impact reduction through connectivity technologies. Connectivity not only serves connected machines in the field, enabling them to generate information far beyond simple operational status, but also acts as an infrastructure catalyst for rural communities, providing high-quality internet to schools and health posts.
The monitoring centers of CNH's Case IH and New Holland brands feature expert teams that support dealers and develop projects to enhance machine availability in the field. This investment is realized through the "Alô Minas III" program, which allows companies to allocate part of their ICMS (Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services) credits to telecom infrastructure expansion, thereby linking tax resources with structural investments and accelerating deployment in areas with weak connectivity.
The 97 towers are expected to be built within 18 months, connecting approximately 1.5 million hectares of land in Minas Gerais, benefiting over 200,000 previously unconnected rural residents, covering around 47 rural schools, 11 basic health units, and approximately 11,000 farms. Rafael Miotto, President of CNH Latin America, stated that connectivity is a key factor for rural development, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making, and that the infrastructure expansion will bring these benefits to more producers and society as a whole. Alberto Griselli, CEO of TIM Brazil, pointed out that driving agricultural digitalization through connectivity can increase productivity and efficiency, strengthen the sector, create more wealth, benefit communities, and promote local development.
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