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The Minister of Communications, Frederico de Siqueira Filho, presented, on Wednesday afternoon (2), in the House of Representatives, the actions, initiatives, programs and projects in progress and those that will still be executed in the country. Frederico was invited to attend the Chamber Communication Commission meeting. At the end of the session, he made a positive assessment of his participation.
It was an important and very positive meeting, where I was able to present to the deputies what we are doing and what we are going to do in the telecommunications and connectivity sector. It was an excellent opportunity to show noble parliamentarians what the Ministry of Communications and the Lula government are promoting to strengthen the broadcasting sector and foster digital inclusion in Brazil, said the minister.
In addition to answering the questions of the deputies present, Frederico spoke about the investments of the new Growth Acceleration Program (New PAC), which total R 23.6 billion in projects aimed at connectivity and digital inclusion.
Among the actions presented, stood out the program connected schools, which will bring fast and quality internet to all 138 thousand basic education units in Brazil. The minister also mentioned the North Program Connected, which is promoting digital inclusion in the Amazon region through 12,000 km of fiber optic cables, mostly subfluvial.
We are benefiting ten million people in 59 municipalities, connecting public buildings, schools, health facilities, hospitals, public safety agencies and the justice system. It is a project that prides us, because it provides quality connection to Brazilians who need it most, said Frederico.
The minister also approached the Internet Brazil programs-which has already distributed 160,000 free chips to students from low-income families-and Wi-Fi Brazil, which leads to satellite internet to remote regions of the country.
Frederico also cited the advance in the number of radios and TV (community, educational and commercial) grants, as well as highlighting TV 3.0, known as The Television of the Future.
Soon, we will publish the decree of TV 3.0, which will revolutionize the way Brazilians watch television, with more sound and image quality, as well as providing interactivity. It is a huge and significant advance. We hope technology will be available in major capitals during the World Cup next year, he said.
Frederico concluded his presentation making himself available to the Chamber of Deputies for future calls and dialogues with the Legislature.
Text: Ascom | Ministry of Communications * More information: press@mcom.gov.br | (61) 2027.6086 or (61) 2027.6628
