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Auctioned at the end of 2021 the fifth generation of mobile internet is already activated in all Brazilian capitals and can reach 50 million peopleLess than a year after the 5G auction held in November 2021 the technology is now available in all Brazilian capitals. Starting in Braslia in July this year the signal is now available to around 50 million people as long as they have compatible devices. In total around 7000 antennas are already active across the country.The impacts of the arrival of new technology in Brazil will not only be felt by users of mobile devices. The new technology allows speed up to 100 times faster than 4G with low latency short response time between a command and the execution of the action. In this way it enables digital innovations in various sectors including commerce industry agribusiness health and education.5G is a revolution not just an evolution. This is because it can replace other networks with an integrated network. The technology allows for the digital transformation of all productive sectors from agriculture to industry being decisive for the future of the countrys economic development. country evaluated the national secretary of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Communications MCom Nathalia Lobo.With ultra-fast connection low latency and multi-device capability 5G fuels innovation in many industries. According to a survey carried out by the Ministry of Economy in partnership with the United Nations Development Program UNDP the expectation is that 5G moves BRL 590 billion per year. The next step for the expansion of 5G in Brazil is the activation of the network in cities with more than 500 thousand inhabitants starting with 26 municipalities. According to the schedule the cleaning of the 3.5 Ghz band in these locations must be done by January 2023 to enable the activation of the signal.The 26 cities are Ananindeua PA Jaboato dos Guararapes PE Feira de Santana BA Contagem Juiz de Fora and Uberlndia MG Serra and Vila Velha ES Belford Roxo Campos dos Goytacazes Duque de Caxias Niteri Nova Iguau and So Gonalo RJ Campinas Guarulhos Osasco Ribeiro Preto Santo Andr So Bernardo do Campo So Jos dos Campos and Sorocaba SP Londrina PR Joinville SC Caxias do Sul RS Aparecida de Goinia GO.BENEFITS - Among the obligations undertaken by the winning companies of the auction are bringing 5G coverage to all state capitals and cities with more than 30000 inhabitants ensure 4G internet on federal highways and locations still without connection deploy fiber optic network in places with little or no connectivity infrastructure implement the Integrated and Sustainable Amazon Program PAIS and the Federal Public Administration Private Communication Network Project pay for the migration from satellite TV to satellite TV invest in connectivity projects in schools.It is an increase in infrastructure in which all of Brazil gains. There are billions of reais that will be invested in connected public schools in the launching of sub-fluvial optical cables to integrate the Amazon the coverage of roads with mobile services in addition to expanding the coverage of current networks explained Nathalia Lobo. The auction will guarantee the interiorization of the communication networks integrating and including several populations she added.BAND CLEANING - The implementation of the 5G network implies the transfer of the C band which uses the 3.5 ghz frequency band to the KU band with a digital signal a cleaning that provides better sound and image quality on TV. So far around 10000 low-income families that are part of the single register for social programs Cadnico have already exchanged the kits.Kits for reception of open satellite television are being distributed to low-income families. Distribution is carried out directly at the beneficiarys residence and includes the installation of the kit clarified MComs broadcasting secretary Maximiliano Martinho. To make an appointment families should call 0800 729 2404 or access the sigaantenado.com.br portal .5G.BR SEMINARS - So Paulo SP Natal RN and Manaus AM were the stage for discussions between Brazilian and international specialists representatives of the Federal Government and the private sector on the fifth generation of mobile internet. In So Paulo SP the objective was to mark the arrival of technology in Brazil and discuss the scope of transformation in the economy and in the productive sectors.In Natal RN vacancies were evaluated in the gaming job market and in various technology sectors. Finally in Manaus AM the impact of technology on industry and education was discussed.