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TP-Link opens factory in Joinville to produce WiFi 7, creating a thousand jobs and serving the Brazilian and Latin American market.
A TP-Link, a well-known manufacturer of network equipment, is about to take an important step in its trajectory in Brazil. In November, the company will inaugurate a new factory in Joinville, Santa Catarina. This investment represents a significant milestone for the brand, which has been in the Brazilian market for a decade, and aims to serve both the national and Latin American markets. The new production unit will have a considerable impact, including the creation of around a thousand new jobs.
Purpose of the new TP-Link factory
TP-Link's decision to establish a factory in Brazil is linked to the need to reduce the cost of its products in the local market.
Philipe Augusto Pereira, the company's New Business Development manager, explained that national production will allow it to offer more affordable equipment, compared to imported equipment.
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During a recent meeting with Anatel, Pereira presented the company's strategy, highlighting the importance of this movement for competitiveness and digital inclusion in Brazil.
The factory in Joinville will be responsible for the production of various equipment, including the new WiFi 7 models.
WiFi 7 technology is TP-Link's latest innovation and promises to bring significant improvements over previous versions, such as WiFi 5.
Pereira stated that the company plans to manufacture three different CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) models with WiFi 7 technology in Brazil, and believes that in five years this technology will be more relevant than WiFi 5.
WiFi 7 technology and its implications
WiFi 7 is an innovation that uses the 6 GHz band, in addition to existing bands for unlicensed services.
This tech promises to offer a faster and more stable connection, taking advantage of the 1.200 MHz available in the 6 GHz band.
Anatel's decision on the allocation of this band is under review, and TP-Link expressed concerns about possible impacts of this decision.
Pereira explained that the new 6 GHz band is crucial to the performance of WiFi 7.
If Anatel decides to reduce the 6 GHz band to 5.925-6.425 GHz, this could affect the competitiveness of WiFi 7 in Brazil.
Furthermore, reducing the range can impact digital inclusion, since the vast majority of Brazilians use Wi-Fi to connect their mobile devices.
Regulatory challenges and certification
Another point discussed during the meeting with Anatel was the new cybersecurity legislation. TP-Link expressed concerns about changes to the equipment certification process.
The new law brought significant challenges, including increased costs and extended certification deadlines.
Before the new legislation, the certification process took about a month; now, the deadline can exceed three months.
These changes may affect TP-Link's ability to efficiently bring its products to market.
A company highlighted that the limited number of laboratories for certification also contributes to increased costs.
These issues are seen as challenges that need to be addressed to ensure that national equipment production is not only viable, but also competitive.
Impact of the TP-Link factory on the market and generation of jobs for the population
The new factory of TP-Link in Joinville not only represents a significant expansion for the company, but will also have a positive impact on the local economy.
The creation of a thousand jobs is an important benefit for the region and the local workforce.
Furthermore, the production of WiFi 7 equipment on Brazilian soil can contribute to improving internet connections in the country and in Latin America.
TP-Link's investment is a reflection of the growing interest and potential of the technology market in Brazil.
The expectation is that the factory will not only help reduce product costs, but also boost technological development in the region.
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