en.Wedoany.com Reported - Brazil's Minister of Communications, Frederico Siqueira, recently revealed that the National Digital Inclusion Plan (Plano Nacional de Inclusão Digital) will include a package of cooperation agreements with other ministries that have recognized the importance of connectivity for public policies. The plan will collaborate with the Ministry of Health to connect 2,800 basic health units using Fust funds, and will also work with the Ministry of Social Development, the Ministry of Fisheries, the Ministry of Transport, and other departments requiring internet access projects. Major announcements, including this plan, are expected to be made by July.
Siqueira also summarized management efforts, emphasizing the focus on accelerating deliveries. He mentioned the "Programa Escolas Conectadas" (Connected Schools Program), which aims to cover 138,000 schools by the end of 2026. There will likely be remaining funds after the first phase of this program, but they will still be dedicated to educational projects, used for infrastructure maintenance and equipment procurement.
In terms of international cooperation, a Brazilian delegation led by Siqueira visited China to discuss the deployment of the "Space Sail" project in Brazil. Low Earth orbit satellites are expected to begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2027, and Telebrás will collaborate with the Chinese side to integrate into the government market. The minister also emphasized maintaining relationships with different players, such as Europe, to sustain broader and more diverse investment possibilities.
The minister met with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank (NDB), to seek financing for digital infrastructure projects, including new geostationary satellites, submarine cables, data centers, and 5G expansion. The NDB also plans to invest in the transition from digital TV to TV 3.0. Siqueira stated that projects need to be prepared for submission, which is the next phase of the ministry's work.
The legislative agenda is seen as key to unlocking investments. The minister stated that the Pole Bill (PL 3.220/2019) has been placed on an emergency footing in the Chamber of Deputies, with a vote expected before the July recess. The Redata Bill, already approved by the Chamber of Deputies, is awaiting Senate review. The minister noted that resolving these bills will bring substantial investment.
Siqueira mentioned that strengthening the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) by the end of the year is a priority for his administration, particularly in cybersecurity regulation. The agency should also focus on the telecommunications infrastructure that underpins artificial intelligence. Regarding nominations for vacant positions on Anatel's board, including the position of President Carlos Baigorri, whose term ends in November, the minister stated that nominations should proceed after the election period, requiring coordination of agendas and priorities with the Senate and the Civil House.
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