📋 Tender Overview
With strategic digital inclusion actions, the Ministry of Communications and the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) will bring internet with better cell phone signal to 186 locations in 86 municipalities in Para. In total, around 220 thousand people will benefit.
The improvements are part of the goals of the bidding notice for the 700 MHz band, launched in February this year to expand mobile coverage, with 5G technology in several regions of the country. The auction, scheduled for April, will prioritize the expansion of the service in rural and remote areas.
The Minister of Communications, Frederico de Siqueira Filho, explained that the measure comes to reduce inequalities in peoples access to the internet. This auction is essential to bring cell phone signal and connectivity to places with coverage gaps. All Brazilians need access to communication, digital services and the opportunities that the internet offers, he said.
In addition, it is planned to cover 1,700 km of unassisted sections of the BR-163 federal highway, passing through 12 municipalities in the state. These locations, currently invisible to traditional operators, will have priority in the new tender.
Municipalities of Para that will be served: Abaetetuba, Acara, Agua Azul do Norte, Alenquer, Altamira, Anapu, Augusto Correa, Aurora do Para, Aveiro, Baiao, Bannach, Barcarena, Belem, Belterra, Bonito, Braganca, Brejo Grande do Araguaia, Breu Branco, Cachoeira do Arari, Cachoeira do Piria, Cameta, Capanema, Capitao Poco, Castanhal, Colares, Conceicao do Araguaia, Concordia do Para, Cumaru do Norte, Curionopolis, Curralinho, Curua, Curuca, Eldorado do Carajas, Faro, Floresta do Araguaia, Garrafao do Norte, Goianesia do Para, Igarape-Acu, Ipixuna do Para, Itaituba, Jacareacanga, Juruti, Maraba, Maracana, Marapanim, Medicilandia, Moju, Monte Alegre, Muana, Nova Timboteua, Novo Progresso, Novo Repartimento, Obidos, Oeiras do Para, Oriximina, Pacaja, Parauapebas, Picarra, Placas, Ponta de Pedras, Porto de Moz, Prainha, Rondon do Para, Ruropolis, Salinopolis, Salvaterra, Santa Cruz do Arari, Santa Izabel do Para, Santa Luzia do Para, Santa Maria do Para, Santarem, Santo Antonio do Taua, Sao Caetano de Odivelas, Sao Domingos do Araguaia, Sao Felix do Xingu, Sao Geraldo do Araguaia, Sao Joao de Pirabas, Sao Joao do Araguaia, Senador Jose Porfirio, Tome-Acu, Trairao, Ulianopolis, Uruara, Vigia, Viseu and Vitoria do Xingu.
Municipalities in Para with sections of highways that will be served:
* BR-163: Alenquer, Almeirim, Altamira, Belterra, Curua, Guaranta do Norte, Itaituba, Novo Progresso, Oriximina, Ruropolis, Santarem and Trairao.
New services
In Brazil, the expectation with the auction is that 1.2 million people will benefit and 500 small locations will be connected. In addition to strengthening 4G, the 700 MHz band will expand the reach of 5G, taking the technology to places that currently do not have a quality connection. The initiative also paves the way for new services, such as equipment connected to the internet.
Unlike other auctions, this one is not focused on raising funds for the federal government. The majority of the amount paid by companies will be converted into mandatory investments to expand mobile service coverage, especially in regions that are currently not adequately served.
The release of the 700 MHz band was possible after the advancement of digital TV, which made it possible to reorganize the use of frequencies and make room for the expansion of mobile services.
The notice, approved by the Federal Court of Auditors, is in line with the public policy of increasing competition, accelerating coverage and preventing the spectrum from remaining idle if there is no interest in the initial stages.
How the auction will work:
The band will be offered again to increase competition between operators.
The spectrum will be divided into regional blocks.
Each company can acquire up to two regions.
The process will have three stages, starting with regional operators and, at the end, open to any interested company.
The focus is to expand coverage, encourage investments and improve signal quality.
Text: ASCOM | Ministry of Communications * More information: press@mcom.gov.br | (61) 2027.6086 or (61) 2027.6628
