Brazil and Spain collaborate to expand public internet access in underserved areas
Their collaboration aims to connect underserved populations in remote areas, villages, riverside communities, and hinterland settlements.
The Minister of Communications of Brazil, Juscelino Filho, and the Minister of Economy of Spain, Carlos Cuerpo, have signed a new agreement to improve public internet access initiatives. This collaboration connects marginalized populations in remote areas, villages, riverside communities, and rural settlements.
The agreement establishes a cooperation framework between satellite operators Telebras and Hispasat. Technical teams from both countries will assess Brazil’s existing satellite connectivity needs, which will guide the implementation of targeted projects.
Notably, Hispasat, through its subsidiary Hispamar Satellites, holds Brazilian satellite exploration rights granted by Anatel. As a leader in satellite broadcasting, Hispasat distributes Spanish and Portuguese TV channels via satellite, mainly in rural areas.
Why does it matter?
The collaboration aligns with Brazil’s national policies emphasizing digital inclusion and universal access. Brazil can leverage Hispasat’s satellite expertise and infrastructure by collaborating with Spain to tackle digital access disparities, particularly in remote and underserved regions.
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