Remaining balance from the 700 MHz auction will bring internet to highways

Anatel approved the allocation of funds remaining from the 700 MHz auction to expand mobile internet coverage on federal highways that do not yet have cellular service. The measure was enabled by a regulatory change from the Ministry of Communications (MCom), allowing the Digitization Management Entity (EAD) to use these resources to install Base Radio Stations (ERBs) in areas without coverage. The original project, approved in 2024, planned to …