5G arrived in Brazil in 2022 and reached a large number of users in a short time.
The fifth generation internet, 5G, has been in development since the 2000s, but it only reached some countries in mid-2020. In Brazil, the technology was launched in 2022. 5G is a more powerful and faster network than its predecessors, and it also reaches a greater number of devices, allowing more people to be connected at the same time, which is great, since we are increasingly connected to our cell phones, using social networks, searching for information and even working.
The arrival of 5G in Brazil is seen as a milestone for the telecommunications sector, but it is still progressing slowly, as few cities are covered by 5G and the technology has not yet reached a large number of Brazilians, who are eagerly awaiting its arrival. However, the number is increasing day by day and, soon, fifth-generation internet should reach more users.
Find out now how 5G is evolving in Brazil and how many people are already connected to this technology in the country!
5G in Brazil
5G arrived in Brazil in July of last year, 2022, in Brasília, and in May 2023, 11 months later, it already had more than 10.1 million users in the country. This number is seen as a great achievement for Brazil, since the 4G It took 26 months to reach the same number of hits.
Although it is still a small number, after the 5G launch In the country, approximately 150 municipalities have started to enjoy the benefits of this technology. This provides users with faster internet, as well as greater network capacity and lower latency, which is the time it takes between sending information and the corresponding response.
In addition to being great for those who use their cell phones for leisure, these advances are also essential for some sectors, such as health, agriculture, smart transport and others, which also depend on technology to develop further.
According to Anatel, the National Telecommunications Agency, by September 2022, all capitals had already received the 5G signal and some goals set for the coming years were also met, serving cities with more than 500,000 inhabitants and some cities with more than 200,000 inhabitants.
The arrival of 5G and its improved connectivity capabilities has brought other advances and also many opportunities for innovations around the world. Some of the main examples are smart cities, autonomous cars, and virtual and augmented reality, which depend on connectivity to function. In Brazil, several companies are also gradually investing in the potential of 5G to create products and services.
Furthermore, 5G is also linked to digital inclusion, as it allows a greater number of people to have access to the internet for essential services, such as education, information and even opportunities.
In Brazil, the main telephone operators already offer different connection packages for consumers. The packages include access to data, streaming services, music, free shipping on purchases and more. Prices vary according to the package chosen and are available between R$$52.99 and R$$142.00 per month.
Challenges
Despite all the progress, there is still a long way to go before 5G reaches a greater number of Brazilians. According to data from a survey conducted by the Conecte 5G project, 78 of the 115 cities with more than 200,000 inhabitants are not yet ready to receive fifth-generation internet. Among these 155 cities, 53 have legislation prepared to receive the connection, and 24 of them, despite having specific laws for antennas, require revisions to better comply with the law.
However, it is expected that in this second year of 5G implementation in the country, the connection will advance further and a greater number of Brazilians will have access to the network.
