en.Wedoany.com Reported - Octavio Penna Pieranti, a board member of the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), stated that the agency, within its regulatory scope, has become a key force in advancing the continuous implementation of Brazil's public communication policies. Pieranti, who has been an Anatel civil servant since 2007, assumed the role of board member on September 1, 2025. He proposed the establishment of a working group (GT-IPP) to systematically review the agency's policy achievements, a proposal unanimously approved by all board members. The working group was subsequently transformed into a committee, with Pieranti serving as its coordinator.
In terms of expanding connectivity, Anatel's action plan includes installing backhaul networks at 1,252 locations by 2035, covering 15,325 locations with 4G or 5G services by 2035, and deploying 4G or 5G networks along 15,974 kilometers of highways by 2034. As of July 2025, Anatel's decisions have enabled 23,507 schools to access high-speed internet. The next goal is to promote connectivity for public universities and federal institutions, with five cases already listed as mandatory obligations. In licensing, Anatel has authorized 20,256 internet access, telephone, and pay-TV service providers nationwide. In 5,016 cities, at least one mobile operator's service quality has reached excellent or good levels; in 1,706 cities, the competitive environment for fixed and mobile internet access is deemed adequate. In the area of citizen safety, Anatel has issued 2,337 alerts in 648 cities by sending emergency alerts to mobile phones in affected areas. Since 2025, the agency has completed 3,427 measurements of human exposure to electromagnetic fields, all within safe limits. Through the Secure Mobile Phone application, 66,939 stolen phones have been successfully blocked. In terms of social dialogue, Anatel has collected satisfaction feedback from 1.1 million consumers on telecommunications services through annual in-depth surveys over the past decade. In 2025, its various channels handled over 2 million consumer inquiries. Over the past two years, 50,871 people have benefited from digital inclusion and citizenship activities organized by Anatel. Its advisory council, user protection committee, and user committee involve 100 members in their work. Since 1999, the public has submitted 1,714 contributions through public consultations and opinion channels. In the broadcasting sector, Anatel has enabled the launch of 21,446 digital television channels, an increase of over 40% compared to the analog television era, and authorized 2,408 National Public Communication Network (RNCP) radio stations. Thanks to the work of the Gired group (chaired by Pieranti, who has driven several initiatives), 6,225 digital television channels have been installed for public and private entities within the framework of the "Digital Brazil" and "Brazil Digital" programs coordinated by the Ministry of Communications.
The above results and detailed calculation methods will be published on Anatel's website and updated regularly. In the second half of this year, the GT-IPP working group will continue to monitor and analyze these initiatives, aiming to enhance their efficiency in guaranteeing rights, expanding infrastructure, and promoting diversity in Brazilian communications.
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