en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Brazilian Ministry of Communications (Ministério das Comunicações, MCom) has deployed 4G signals in over 110 rural areas in the state of Paraíba over the past three years, benefiting hundreds of residents living in remote regions. Led by the Ministry of Communications, this expansion initiative has been advanced in 2,902 locations across Brazil.

Geographically, the Northeast region (Nordeste) leads in rural 4G coverage expansion, having connected 956 locations since 2023; the Southeast region (Sudeste) follows closely with 749 locations; the South region (Sul) ranks third with 571; the North region (Norte) has 426; and the Central-West region (Centro-Oeste) has benefited 200 rural areas. Minister of Communications Frederico de Siqueira Filho stated that bringing 4G signals to rural areas is part of the larger challenge of achieving national digital inclusion.

Deploying 4G signals in rural areas requires executing complex engineering operations. The process includes identifying suitable locations, building infrastructure, completing administrative procedures, and installing mobile communication towers, almost from scratch. Specific steps involve authorization for radio frequency use, licensing of base stations with precise geographic coordinates, and obtaining municipal environmental permits. Upon completion, communication towers nearly 32 meters in height can be erected to expand signal range. This 4G expansion is part of a package of telecommunications public policies, including commitments made in the 5G auction. Additionally, actions coordinated by the Group for the Implementation of the Redistribution and Digitization Process of TV and RTV Channels (Grupo de Implantação do Processo de Redistribuição e Digitalização de Canais de TV e RTV, Gired) ensure efficient spectrum use and accelerate mobile connectivity coverage to rural and remote areas. In the reverse auction model, operators can select locations from a list and submit a single bid below the maximum value stipulated in the tender, with the company requesting the lowest subsidy amount per location winning.

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