That is why the national agency considers Brazil a pioneer in telecommunications

Technology is becoming more present in people’s lives, and connectivity is already part of everyday life.

In this context, the introduction of 5G in Brazil will likely impact various private, public, or corporate sectors.

Connected cars, smart cities, increased security, industry and agriculture automation, and other technology applications will drive innovation and economic competitiveness in Brazil.

In the week that the 5G signal reached all Brazilian capitals, National Telecommunications Agency advisor Moisés Queiroz spoke about the technology’s impact in an interview.

“We cannot talk about development without communication, and 5G brings the most advanced mobile technology in the world,” he said.

During the interview, the Anatel board member recalled the 5G auction that took place in November 2021.

According to him, the Brazilian auction model was a global showcase.

“Brazil is a world leader in telecommunications. Our auction model is not based on collection, but on coverage commitments, which will give our country better connectivity that many other countries lack.”

The Brazilian auction model was a global example for 5G and was praised in other countries,” he explained.

According to the Ministry of Communications, of the R$47 billion (US$8.8 billion) raised in the 5G auction, R$5 billion went to the treasury, and R$42 billion will be invested in infrastructure over the next eight years.

5G is expected to create new business opportunities in various sectors such as artificial intelligence, computing, industry, logistics, transport, health, education, and agribusiness.

This is because the speed of the technology is 100 times faster than that of 4G technology and the response time between a command and the execution of the action is greater.

In addition, the service is more sustainable. “5G technology is more stable, transmission is cheaper for operators than 4G, and it consumes less energy,” explains Moisés Queiroz.

Last Thursday (6th), the first 5G signals were transmitted from operators’ antennas in five capitals of the Northern Region.

Belém (PA), Macapá (AP), Manaus (AM), Porto Velho (RO), and Rio Branco (AC) have the fifth generation technology, making the service available in all 27 capitals of the country.

Brasília was the first city to activate 5G. Gradually, the other capitals released the signal.

According to Anatel, the service available in the 27 states reaches 24% of the Brazilian population and has the potential to reach 50 million people.

“I imagine that in two years we will feel the difference in the capitals where the signal is already available,” the councilman estimates the impact of 5G coverage on the routine of users of this technology.

According to MCom, 5,275 standalone 5G antennas are active, also known as “pure” 5G antennas because a completely new infrastructure is used for this technology without using the existing structure for 4G.

This number is double the minimum set during the radio spectrum auction (2,528), which ensures better neighborhood signal coverage.

By 2025, the number of stations should reach 6,370, according to the commitment of the companies that won the national lots in the 5G auction.

With information from Agencia Brasil

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