7.5 Thousand Satellites Ahead: Musk's STARLINK Aims for Brazil, Leaving Vivo, Oi, Claro, Tim, and Other Providers on High Alert!

7.5 Thousand Satellites Ahead: Musk’s STARLINK Aims for Brazil, Leaving Vivo, Oi, Claro, Tim, and Other Providers on High Alert!

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 04/12/2024 at 17:10

Updated on 04/12/2024 at 17:12

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The Giant of Elon Musk Seeks to Revolutionize Connectivity in Remote Areas of Brazil with More Satellites in Orbit

Starlink, the company of renowned billionaire Elon Musk, is about to significantly expand its operation in Brazil, with an ambitious plan to launch 7,500 new satellites. This strategic move aims to enhance internet access in hard-to-reach areas, such as rural and isolated regions. The expansion request will be reviewed by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) on February 13. The advisor and rapporteur of the process, Alexandre Freire, has already published his initial report, highlighting that the request was formalized by Starlink in December 2023.

Expansion and Innovative Technology

Currently, Starlink has 6,350 satellites in orbit, according to data released by Musk in September. The company operates with “non-geostationary” or “low Earth orbit” satellites, which stand out for providing high-speed internet in areas with limited infrastructure. The operation of these satellites in Brazil requires authorization from Anatel, a permission that Starlink already holds for its activities in the country, according to g1.

Competition and New Agreements

Amid the expansion planned by Starlink, Telebrás has entered into an agreement with SpaceSail, a Chinese competitor of Musk’s company. This agreement was signed in November during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Brazil and provides for cooperation between the two companies. However, SpaceSail still needs to complete regulatory procedures, including registering for a CNPJ and requesting authorization from Anatel to begin its operations in Brazil.

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Global Connectivity and Brazil’s Role in the Space Race

Therefore, the space race to offer connectivity around the world is heating up, and Brazil finds itself at the center of this competition, with Anatel playing a crucial role in authorizing and regulating these operations. Thus, stay tuned for the next steps in this process and how it may impact connectivity in our country.

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Sérgio Murilo

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11/12/2024 13:29

Impressionante! O povo está politizando até se o assunto for um penico. Até parece que tem santo onde há muito dinheiro envolvido. Quanta honestidade. 😌

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EDI

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11/12/2024 13:27

Brasil precisa de homens empreendedores !

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Julian K

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09/12/2024 13:05

Quando as operadoras de telefinia movel mataram as operadoras de telefonia fixa, disseram que era evolução tecnologica, hoje estão vendo que os satélites irão acabar com as antenas delas e estão reclamando… é só… evolução tecnológica. ÓTIMO para os usuários. Nada impede delas também correrem para essa evolução.

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