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Government wants to expand satellite internet supply and negotiate with Canadian company for services from 2027
The Federal Government is looking for a new satellite internet provider to operate in Brazil, as an alternative to Starlink, billionaire Elon Musk. To this end, the Minister of Communications, Juscelino Filho, embarked this Tuesday (18) for Canada, where he will closely monitor progress from the satellite constellation of Canadian Telesat, one of Starlink's main competitors, according to the Estadão website.
Partners beyond Starlink
The Brazilian government's strategy for diversify satellite connectivity services has already started in 2024. Earlier this year, Brazil has signed agreements with the Chinese company SpaceSail, after a series of meetings organized by Juscelino Filho with representatives from SpaceSail, from Shanghai, and GalaxySpace, from Beijing. Both offer low orbit satellite technology, ensuring high-speed internet — exactly the same type of service popularized by Starlink.
Telesat, company with over 50 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, is a new bet by the Brazilian government. Until now specialized in geostationary satellites, Telesat is advancing in the tests of its constellation of low orbit satellites, named Telesat Lightspeed . The project foresees the launch of 198 satellites at an altitude of 1.300 km with investment of US$ 3,8 billion and promise high speed and signal stability.
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During an official visit to Canada, Juscelino Filho met personally with Telesat CEO Daniel Goldberg to discuss the possible implementation of the company's services in Brazil starting in 2027. The proposal includes bringing connectivity to schools, health units and other strategic areas.
Crisis between Canada and the US favors negotiations
The international scenario also favors rapprochement between Brazil and Canada. Recently, the Canadian government announced the cancellation of a $100 million contract with Starlink, after trade requests with the United States, including increased tariffs and protectionist measures. This rupture opened the way for the strengthening of other operators, like Telesat itself.
With this transaction, Brazil clearly signals its intention to diversify suppliers and reduce dependence on one only operator to offer quality internet, mainly in remote areas of the country.
