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The Lula Government Begins Work on Infovia 04 in the Amazon, Bringing High-Speed Internet to Remote Communities Through the North Connected Program and Promoting Digital Inclusion With Sustainable Infrastructure
On this Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the beginning of work on Infovia 04 marks a historic advance in the digital infrastructure of the Amazon. President Lula and the Minister of Communications, Frederico de Siqueira Filho, attended the ceremony in Manaus (AM), kicking off the integration of the network for the North Connected program, which aims to expand access to high-speed internet in remote areas of the forest.
With an investment of R$ 118 million, the project will benefit about 460,000 people in four cities in the Northern region, providing connectivity to schools, hospitals, universities, and public agencies. The initiative is part of the New PAC and integrates a national strategy for digital inclusion and sustainable development.
Connectivity in the Amazon: Infovia 04 Transforms Access to the Internet
The official ceremony marked the launch of the subfluvial fiber optic cable in the bed of the Negro River, one of the largest initiatives for digital inclusion ever undertaken in the Amazon. The Infovia 04 connects Boa Vista (RR) to Vila de Moura (AM), spanning 610 km — with 480 km subfluvial and 130 km terrestrial.
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The installed structure has 24 pairs of optical fibers, each pair capable of transmitting up to 4 Tb/s. This is equivalent to the capacity to simultaneously stream about 200,000 high-definition videos, ensuring speed and stability for essential services.
North Connected: Digital Inclusion and Citizenship
The North Connected program is an initiative of the Federal Government to install 12,000 km of submerged fiber optic cables in rivers in the Northern region. With resources from the New PAC, the project received R$ 1.3 billion in investments and will serve 70 municipalities in the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia, and Roraima.
According to the Minister of Communications, North Connected goes beyond technological infrastructure — it is an initiative focused on ensuring rights, inclusion, and citizenship for the populations in the region. The proposal aims to ensure access to online education, telemedicine, border security, and secure communication for Indigenous communities and riverside populations.
Lula Reinforces Commitment to the Amazon and Digital Inclusion
During the event in Manaus, President Lula emphasized the strategic importance of connectivity for the region’s development.
The president’s presence at the ceremony reinforces the government’s commitment to digital inclusion and the integration of the Amazon with the rest of the country through modern and sustainable technological infrastructure.
The new digital structure will enable public schools, universities, and health centers to access fast and stable internet. This enables:
- Distance learning for children and youth in isolated areas
- Remote medical services through telemedicine
- Efficient communication between Indigenous communities and public agencies
- Strengthening public security and national defense
Connectivity also boosts scientific research, technological innovation, and economic inclusion, creating new opportunities for the population of the Amazon.
Lula Government: Sustainable Works and Respect for the Environment
The installation of subfluvial cables in the Negro River minimizes environmental impact, avoiding large interventions in the forest. The technology used respects the local ecosystem and reinforces the government’s commitment to preserving the Amazonian biodiversity.
The North Connected project preserves about 68 million trees by avoiding deforestation and large land works. This respectful approach to the environment is essential to ensure that digital progress does not compromise local ecosystems.
Integration of the Infovias Strengthens Digital Infrastructure
With Manaus as the central point, an optical ring is under construction to interconnect infovias 01, 02, and 04, as well as the future infovias 05, 06, and 08, scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. This integrated network will enable continuous data transmission, expanding coverage and efficiency of digital services.
The integration of the infovias positions Brazil as a reference in telecommunications infrastructure in hard-to-reach areas, reinforcing the state’s presence in strategic regions of the Amazon.
Lula Government Invests in the Internet as a Vector for Development
The expansion of connectivity in the Amazon has the potential to transform the regional economy. With access to internet, local entrepreneurs can expand their businesses, farmers can utilize remote monitoring technologies, and communities can integrate into the digital market.
Moreover, digital infrastructure strengthens sustainable tourism, regional logistics, and attracts investments in innovation and technology. According to the Government, Infovia 04 is a catalyst for economic and social growth in the Northern region.
Strategic Impact of the Works on National Sovereignty
The expansion of the digital network in the Amazon also has strategic implications for national sovereignty. The presence of communication infrastructure in border areas strengthens public security, national defense, and environmental monitoring capability.
Connectivity allows agencies such as the Army, the Federal Police, and Funai to operate more efficiently, ensuring protection for Indigenous communities and Brazilian territory. The works of Infovia 04 are, therefore, part of a state policy aimed at strengthening national presence in the region.
A New Chapter for the Digital Amazon
The inauguration of Infovia 04 and the advancement of works on the North Connected program represent a milestone in the history of Brazilian connectivity. With robust investments, cutting-edge technology, and respect for the environment, the federal government takes a decisive step to integrate the Amazon into the digital world.
More than infrastructure, this is a public policy that promotes citizenship, inclusion, and sustainable development. The presence of Lula and the Minister of Communications at the ceremony reinforces the state’s commitment to transforming the Northern region, ensuring that millions of Brazilians have access to quality internet and the opportunities it provides.
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