en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina (Alesc) approved this week the "Sinal Bom" plan, which is expected to invest R$770 million in fixed and mobile connectivity, with a primary focus on rural areas and state highways. The bill also establishes discount policies for utility poles in rural regions.

The plan originates from State Bill No. 325/2026 (PL), submitted urgently by the Santa Catarina state government to the legislature in May. Of the total projected resources, R$250 million will be allocated to broadband expansion in low-density areas, while the remaining R$520 million will be used to build wireless base stations (ERBs) along highways.

The bill stipulates that providers with existing networks in rural areas can receive discounts of 70% to 90% on fees for fixed access points. In areas with no cable installations, the proposal guarantees a 90% discount. Additionally, the plan exempts and waives fines for providers leasing utility poles to install fiber optic networks for rural operations. Following approval, the bill has now been submitted to the state government for signing.

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