Nowadays, internet access is an indispensable factor for everyday life, work activities and social activities. This is why digital inclusion has become such a valid issue.
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However, it is true that there are still Brazilian regions where this access is limited. For this reason, the BRAZIL WI-FI PROGRAM, an initiative part of the Electronic Government Citizen Service Program (GESAC).
Next, find out more about what it is, how it works and what the implementation process is like. Follow along and find out all about it below.
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What is the Wi-Fi Brazil Program about?
As this is a government initiative of the Brazilian government, BRAZIL WI-FI PROGRAM offers free broadband internet connection, aimed at the most socioeconomically vulnerable regions of the country.
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Therefore, through the satellite network, these locations now benefit from greater digital inclusion.
This is how public schools, health units, libraries, indigenous and quilombola villages, among many other public places, began to receive free access.
The modalities of the program in question
The operations of the BRAZIL WI-FI PROGRAM It happens in two main ways:
- Through Wi-Fi Brasil GESAC Internet Point, being installed in public institutions for their respective activities;
- And Wi-Fi Brasil GESAC Livre, for public living spaces, such as squares, etc.
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How to access the Wi-Fi Brazil Program
Imagine having free internet access in your neighborhood square and in many other places you go. This possibility exists thanks to BRAZIL WI-FI PROGRAM and it is already a real opportunity throughout the country.
Therefore, in order to implement the program, the city government in your city needs to make a request, either the city government or the public institutions that require this access. This request is made through the Federal Government portal, the famous Gov.br, by filling out a short form, but which requires very detailed information. Once this is done, the request is analyzed and, if approved, the installation takes place within a period of 60 to 90 days.
With this, you can see that it is possible for regions with low infrastructure, where traditional internet networks do not reach, to finally have this complete and free access; education becomes more inclusive due to the possibility of distance learning and the use of research technologies in teaching environments; digital life becomes a possibility for everyone, which is ideal within responsible use; and even regional development happens more quickly, with the internet fostering small businesses.
It can be said that the Wi-Fi Brazil Program is, without a doubt, a fundamental initiative in the democratization of digital rights.
For more information, you can access the Gov. website, in the specific tab about the Electronic Government Program — Citizen Service (GESAC).
Finally, it is worth noting that if your location does not have internet access, you can access the government website and apply for the program yourself. However, when filling out the form you will need to be aware of the eligibility criteria presented, this is of fundamental importance for your application to be considered.
Whether through the website, by contacting the initiative by phone or by email, you can serve as an agent for implementing Wi-Fi Brasil in your region, contributing to the modernization of today's civilization within the range of opportunities you find online.
If there is still a possibility that the connection is not satisfactory, through the Wi-Fi Brazil Program, it is possible to take some measures, such as checking that there are no physical barriers and equipment interfering with the signal; reporting to local authorities (city hall, public institutions, depending on where the network is located); or even contacting the program's technical support, accessing the government website again.
It is always necessary to keep in mind that social organization and the improvement of general services depend on each citizen individually and collectively.
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