en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Brazilian Digital Communication Association (Conexis Brasil Digital) released this Tuesday (30) a set of proposals to be submitted to the candidates for the Presidency of the Republic. The document consolidates recommendations advocating for regulatory reforms, stimulating private investment, and implementing public policies aimed at advancing economic digitalization.
The proposals also suggest expanding the scope of the Ministry of Communications (Ministério das Comunicações) to act as a Ministry of Digitalization (Ministério da Digitalização), serving as the coordinating body for the digital agenda.
The association states that the goal is to create conditions for Brazil to transform advances in connectivity into productivity gains, innovation, and economic development through a comprehensive strategic agenda.
"The telecommunications sector advocates for concentrated action by the next government to drive Brazil's digitalization. The consolidation of Brazil's digital economy could add between BRL 700 billion and BRL 1.3 trillion to the GDP," the association stated.
The plan is based on three pillars: incentivizing investment; fostering a competitive digital ecosystem; and focusing on talent development and digital sovereignty.
Among the proposals submitted are calls for greater legal certainty for spectrum investment and auctions. Conexis points out that spectrum should be treated as "a strategic resource for long-term industrial policy, rather than a short-term tactical resource."
Additionally, the proposals urge promoting infrastructure sharing (RAN sharing) among operators. Regarding utility poles, they call for unified sharing rules and the establishment of a price cap for fees charged by power companies.
The letter also calls for enhanced use of the Telecommunications Universalization Fund (Fust) resources. Furthermore, Conexis seeks to classify crimes against telecommunications networks and infrastructure as "crimes against citizens."
The document also advocates for "legal certainty for free negotiation between operators and large digital platforms, especially considering the intense traffic generated by these platforms." It also mentions digital literacy projects and reducing regulatory asymmetries between operators and large digital platforms.
"Telecommunications is no longer just a service; it has consolidated itself as an indispensable strategic infrastructure in modern society," the letter explains. The association also advocates for coordinated action between the government and the private sector to drive national digitalization.
"4G already covers 100% of Brazilian cities, and almost all cities also have fiber optic infrastructure. The expansion of 5G—already covering approximately 1,500 cities—opens a new phase of development," the document to be submitted to presidential candidates states.
However, Conexis believes that "it is necessary to move towards 'Brazil's digitalization'" and argues that this process should be supported by "appropriate public policies and a regulatory environment conducive to investment and innovation."
The first round of the 2026 general election is scheduled for October 4, 2026. To date, political parties have announced 13 pre-candidates, but the official list of candidates will be finalized in August. The list is as follows: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), Flávio Bolsonaro (PL), Renan Santos (Missão), Ronaldo Caiado (PSD), Romeu Zema (Novo), Augusto Cury (Avante), Joaquim Barbosa (DC), Hertz Dias (PSTU), Samara Martins (UP), Cabo Daciolo (Mobiliza), Edmilson Costa (PCB), Heró Bezerra (PRTB), Rui Costa Pimenta (PCO).
