The number of Brazilians with Internet access in Brazil climbed to 105.1 million in the second quarter of this year, according to data from IBOPE Media. The value is 3% higher than the 102.3 million recorded in the previous three months in 2013.
Remember that this survey takes into account web access anywhere, such as home, work, lan house, school, public place, among others.
Third quarter
Additionally, IBOPE reported that 79.5 million Brazilians have used the Internet at home or at work in the third quarter of this year, growth of 3.8% over the second quarter, when 76.6 million were recorded.
Growing residential access
The study also shows that Brazil increased by nearly 20 million people with Internet access at home between 2011 and 2013. During this period, the number of "internet home" was 57.9 million to 76 million people, an increase of 32%.
With this, Brazil surpasses currently countries like Germany, with 65 million people with access at home, and France, with 50 million. But lags behind the U.S., with 247 million people with internet at home, and Japan, with 86 million.
Saturday, October 05, 2013
Communications Ministry publishes notice to deploy 31,000 internet stations
The Communications Ministry issued on Friday the notice of expansion Gesac program that leads for free internet connection to different regions of the country. With the new bid, Gesac will be expanded from the current 13.3 points existing presence to about 31,000. One of the big news is the adhesion of the Ministry of Healthcare to the program, which will now connect approximately 13 000 Primary Healthcare Centers
The call will be held in electronic trading mode, type lowest price. The supply of the proposals can be made by site Comprasnet and opening will take place on October 29. The tender is divided into five lots, four for terrestrial and satellite connections.
Lots covering different regions of the country: South, East (Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia and Sergipe); North and one that benefits the country's interior. That portion satellite is concentrated in the North, but it also reaches other regions.
The connection speed will also improve Gesac: about 70% of the points will have a rated speed of 1 Mbps. In some places, the connection speed can expected to reach 8 Mbps. Another change will be the number of points on land. Currently, only 9% of the connection points Gesac are terrestrial. With the new announcement, this proportion is expected to reach 85%.
The remaining points of presence will rely on satellite connection, exclusively for locations where it is not yet possible to care for other forms of technology. In these places, the program will double the average connection speed offered, from the current 512 Kbps to 1 meg.
Américo Bernardes explains that this band offer enables a number of applications still limited, but points out that this part of GESAC is intended for connection points in remote areas, where there is no other way of connection and there is a physical limit bandwidth satellite can be used.
The Gesac program is coordinated by the Brazilian Ministry of Communications, through the Department for Digital Inclusion, in partnership with other agencies and entities. The program also leads a broadband connection via terrestrial and satellite schools, healthcare facilities, indigenous communities, border posts and Quilombo. "With this expansion, we will meet the new culture points, maintaining connections in schools, social assistance centers and telecenters within the digital inclusion policy," said Americo Bernardes.
The call will be held in electronic trading mode, type lowest price. The supply of the proposals can be made by site Comprasnet and opening will take place on October 29. The tender is divided into five lots, four for terrestrial and satellite connections.
Lots covering different regions of the country: South, East (Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia and Sergipe); North and one that benefits the country's interior. That portion satellite is concentrated in the North, but it also reaches other regions.
The connection speed will also improve Gesac: about 70% of the points will have a rated speed of 1 Mbps. In some places, the connection speed can expected to reach 8 Mbps. Another change will be the number of points on land. Currently, only 9% of the connection points Gesac are terrestrial. With the new announcement, this proportion is expected to reach 85%.
The remaining points of presence will rely on satellite connection, exclusively for locations where it is not yet possible to care for other forms of technology. In these places, the program will double the average connection speed offered, from the current 512 Kbps to 1 meg.
Américo Bernardes explains that this band offer enables a number of applications still limited, but points out that this part of GESAC is intended for connection points in remote areas, where there is no other way of connection and there is a physical limit bandwidth satellite can be used.
The Gesac program is coordinated by the Brazilian Ministry of Communications, through the Department for Digital Inclusion, in partnership with other agencies and entities. The program also leads a broadband connection via terrestrial and satellite schools, healthcare facilities, indigenous communities, border posts and Quilombo. "With this expansion, we will meet the new culture points, maintaining connections in schools, social assistance centers and telecenters within the digital inclusion policy," said Americo Bernardes.
Friday, October 04, 2013
A Mobile-First Communication App
Cotap, Inc. has launched its Cotap App for iPhone, designed
specifically for business users to easily find and message anyone in
their organization with just a tap of a finger.
Cotap was founded by Jim Patterson and Zack Parker, both former Yammer executives.
More individuals are using SMS and mobile messaging apps instead of email as their primary way of communicating in their personal lives. The new app allows employees to adopt this same behavior at work and will help companies embrace mobile-first communication for employees.
“A company-wide mobile messaging system increases collaboration and deepens workplace relationships simply by leveraging the the device in everyone’s pockets," said Patterson, Founder & CEO.
"Smartphone adoption and BYOD policies have created a huge opportunity for organizations to offer their employees a mobile-first channel to connect and collaborate with each other in real time, no matter where they are.”
Key Features:
In the future, Cotap will release an enterprise-grade solution applicable to organizations of all sizes and industries. As part of this offering, premium features will be includes, such as user and device management, analytics and integration with core IT systems.
source: http://mobileenterprise.edgl.com/products/A-Mobile-First-Communication-App88757?rssid=Article88757&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Cotap was founded by Jim Patterson and Zack Parker, both former Yammer executives.
More individuals are using SMS and mobile messaging apps instead of email as their primary way of communicating in their personal lives. The new app allows employees to adopt this same behavior at work and will help companies embrace mobile-first communication for employees.
“A company-wide mobile messaging system increases collaboration and deepens workplace relationships simply by leveraging the the device in everyone’s pockets," said Patterson, Founder & CEO.
"Smartphone adoption and BYOD policies have created a huge opportunity for organizations to offer their employees a mobile-first channel to connect and collaborate with each other in real time, no matter where they are.”
Key Features:
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One-to-One and Group Messaging – Start a conversation with any colleague or quickly create ad-hoc groups and include multiple colleagues.
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Crowd-sourced Company Address Book – Co-workers are
automatically added to a single shared company address book. No need to
‘friend’ co-workers or add them to a phone’s contact list.
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Email interoperability – Send a message to anyone in
the company. Users without the Cotap app on their phone can participate
in conversations via email.
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Message a Meeting – Running late to a meeting? Easily
send a message to everyone in an upcoming meeting to let them know,
even people outside the company.
- Designed for iOS 7 with support for iOS 6.
In the future, Cotap will release an enterprise-grade solution applicable to organizations of all sizes and industries. As part of this offering, premium features will be includes, such as user and device management, analytics and integration with core IT systems.
source: http://mobileenterprise.edgl.com/products/A-Mobile-First-Communication-App88757?rssid=Article88757&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
700 MHz: Brazilian government now speaks at auction in June 2014
Even the close of the first half of 2014, the Communications Minister Paulo Bernardo, expects to make the concession auction frequency of 700 megahertz (MHz). "We're talking in April. However can always have a delay because of public consultation, "the minister said on Monday, 30/09, during an event at the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Firjan).
Bernardo admitted that the government intends to bring forward the goals of broadband 3G and 4G. "Our idea is in [the announcement of] 700 Mhz auction, put over a number of goals, including the anticipation of 3G." This should occur within interior municipalities that do not have this service. In addition, the ministry wants to take to connect all cities with fiber optic lines. The goal of universal Internet 3G is 2017. "But we can anticipate one year, a year and a half," said Minister of Communications. For 4G, the target remains 2019. Nessa, said that "we will not change."
The frequency 700 MHz is being handcrafted with more care because today it is used by television industry high penetration and political strength, present in 97% of households, the minister said. "Again, the focus will be facing the deployment of infrastructure." With the requirement of early 3G, the service will be conducted throughout Brazil in 2014 or 2015. Calculations by the minister, about 1500 cities do not have fiber optic network and 200, located in the middle of the Amazon rainforest and other hard to reach places, the service should not ever get. Must be covered by satellite.
Bernardo admitted that the government intends to bring forward the goals of broadband 3G and 4G. "Our idea is in [the announcement of] 700 Mhz auction, put over a number of goals, including the anticipation of 3G." This should occur within interior municipalities that do not have this service. In addition, the ministry wants to take to connect all cities with fiber optic lines. The goal of universal Internet 3G is 2017. "But we can anticipate one year, a year and a half," said Minister of Communications. For 4G, the target remains 2019. Nessa, said that "we will not change."
The frequency 700 MHz is being handcrafted with more care because today it is used by television industry high penetration and political strength, present in 97% of households, the minister said. "Again, the focus will be facing the deployment of infrastructure." With the requirement of early 3G, the service will be conducted throughout Brazil in 2014 or 2015. Calculations by the minister, about 1500 cities do not have fiber optic network and 200, located in the middle of the Amazon rainforest and other hard to reach places, the service should not ever get. Must be covered by satellite.
4G: Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent can close a joint venture
The market for network infrastructure vendors are busy in late 2013. According to rumors, Nokia will be discussing internally if get closer to its French rival Alcatel-Lucent for a merger, part of the Finnish company's strategy to grow after the sale of its mobile business to Microsoft. A union between Nokia Siemens Networks and Alcatel-Lucent have strong impact on the market 4G - with direct impact on Ericsson and Chinese rival Huawei in direct business with the carriers.
No formal conversation are in progress with Alcatel-Lucent, the sources said. One person close to the situation said that Nokia held discussions to buy the business of Alcatel Mobile in mid-2012 and that the two companies could return to the negotiating table. Speculation about a combination between Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent have occur a few years ago, while the two companies are struggling to compete with market leader Ericsson and Asian companies network equipment Huawei and ZTE.
Microsoft announced on September 3 that will buy the business phones and Nokia patents for 5.44 billion euros (7.3 billion dollars). Nokia said that it will evaluate strategies for its remaining operations before closing the deal. These operations include mapping software called HERE and patent portfolio.
No formal conversation are in progress with Alcatel-Lucent, the sources said. One person close to the situation said that Nokia held discussions to buy the business of Alcatel Mobile in mid-2012 and that the two companies could return to the negotiating table. Speculation about a combination between Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent have occur a few years ago, while the two companies are struggling to compete with market leader Ericsson and Asian companies network equipment Huawei and ZTE.
Microsoft announced on September 3 that will buy the business phones and Nokia patents for 5.44 billion euros (7.3 billion dollars). Nokia said that it will evaluate strategies for its remaining operations before closing the deal. These operations include mapping software called HERE and patent portfolio.
Telebrasil: broadband access exceeds 114.7 million in August
Number of broadband connections exceeded 114.7 million in August this year, with a rate of 41% growth compared to August 2012. According to a survey of the Brazilian Telecommunications Association (Telebrasil), 33.4 million accesses were activated in the last twelve months. Since the beginning of the year, 28.6 million hits have been activated at a rate of 1.4 new connections per second.
A High speed internet over the mobile network on 3G and 4G reached a total of 93.2 million accesses in August, with 49.4% growth compared to August 2012. In mobile broadband, 78.2 million are mobile phone connections, including smartphones, and 15 million are data terminals, including modems and access to the internet connecting chips machine-machine (M2M).
In fixed broadband accesses totaled 21.5 million in August. Of this total, 2.6 million connections were activated in the last twelve months, an increase of 13% in the period. The number of fixed broadband connections means that 39% of the Brazilian urban homes have high speed internet. The fixed broadband infrastructure is present in every single Brazilian city.
The expansion also given the network coverage of mobile broadband, which grew 14%, with activation of 412 new cities in the last 12 months. Altogether, the third generation networks are installed in 3,461 cities, home to 90% of Brazilians. This total number of cities that is more than three times the coverage obligations stated in the announcement, we are connecting 928 cities by April 2013. Just this year, 176 municipalities received the 3G networks.
The 4G, which allows speed internet connection up to ten times faster than 3G, already has over 380,000 hits. The 4G now reaches 57 cities, number nine times more than the requirement set by the bidding documents, which was to cover only the six host cities of the FIFA Confederations Cup, met in April
A High speed internet over the mobile network on 3G and 4G reached a total of 93.2 million accesses in August, with 49.4% growth compared to August 2012. In mobile broadband, 78.2 million are mobile phone connections, including smartphones, and 15 million are data terminals, including modems and access to the internet connecting chips machine-machine (M2M).
In fixed broadband accesses totaled 21.5 million in August. Of this total, 2.6 million connections were activated in the last twelve months, an increase of 13% in the period. The number of fixed broadband connections means that 39% of the Brazilian urban homes have high speed internet. The fixed broadband infrastructure is present in every single Brazilian city.
The expansion also given the network coverage of mobile broadband, which grew 14%, with activation of 412 new cities in the last 12 months. Altogether, the third generation networks are installed in 3,461 cities, home to 90% of Brazilians. This total number of cities that is more than three times the coverage obligations stated in the announcement, we are connecting 928 cities by April 2013. Just this year, 176 municipalities received the 3G networks.
The 4G, which allows speed internet connection up to ten times faster than 3G, already has over 380,000 hits. The 4G now reaches 57 cities, number nine times more than the requirement set by the bidding documents, which was to cover only the six host cities of the FIFA Confederations Cup, met in April
Detran / SP adopts apps to expedite communications
Is already available free for users of smartphones and tablets with Android and iOS platforms over an application of the State Traffic Department of São Paulo (Detran.SP). It is possible to consult vehicle penalties, and recorded points on Driver's License (CNH).
The app was developed by Prodesp (Data Processing Co. of the State of São Paulo) and works in a simple way: the login is done using the CPF and the same password for the registered user of the portal Detran.SP (www.detran.sp . gov.br). Currently, more than 6.3 million users are registered.
In 2013, over 4.5 million queries penalties and points on CNH were made in the Department of Motor Vehicles website on the internet through the month of August, which means a monthly demand of more than 500,000 consults.
"Softwares like this make it easier and many people's lives, and this is the main objective of the DETRAN. Therefore, the modernization of the body is happening on several fronts, the restructuring of the PSCs to develop mechanisms that allow people to have access to more and more services at home, using available technologies, "said Daniel Annenberg, director chairman of Detran.SP.
In August, it launched the first application of the Detran / SP. It was created to help in the studies of candidates to the first qualification, they need to go through a theoretical test with multiple choice questions on defensive driving, first aid, mechanical, and environmental legislation. In less than a month, the simulated application has been downloaded more than 10,000 times. Almost 80% of downloads were made on devices with Android platform.
The app was developed by Prodesp (Data Processing Co. of the State of São Paulo) and works in a simple way: the login is done using the CPF and the same password for the registered user of the portal Detran.SP (www.detran.sp . gov.br). Currently, more than 6.3 million users are registered.
In 2013, over 4.5 million queries penalties and points on CNH were made in the Department of Motor Vehicles website on the internet through the month of August, which means a monthly demand of more than 500,000 consults.
"Softwares like this make it easier and many people's lives, and this is the main objective of the DETRAN. Therefore, the modernization of the body is happening on several fronts, the restructuring of the PSCs to develop mechanisms that allow people to have access to more and more services at home, using available technologies, "said Daniel Annenberg, director chairman of Detran.SP.
In August, it launched the first application of the Detran / SP. It was created to help in the studies of candidates to the first qualification, they need to go through a theoretical test with multiple choice questions on defensive driving, first aid, mechanical, and environmental legislation. In less than a month, the simulated application has been downloaded more than 10,000 times. Almost 80% of downloads were made on devices with Android platform.
4G increases 55% on Brazil and reaches 398,622 accesses in August
Anatel's data, released on Tuesday, 01/10, show that in August there was a 55% growth in the 4G market in Brazil. Accesses active reached 398 622 - 257 200 were in July. The 3G service also grew to 4.182 million new additions, totaling 77,864 million, or 29.01% of the market share. GSM - which are the second generation phones and limited internet - still dominates the market with 65.24% or 175,120,172 million hits assets.
M2M terminals - chips for machine to machine communication - totaled 7,958,901 million hits assets, reaching 2.96% market share. In July, were 7,874,099 million hits, or 2.95% market share. Terminals Broadband - Modems - totaled 7,047,787 million hits, or 2.63%. In July were 7.5 million hits, or 2.64%, in the second drop recorded - June and July there was also a drop in new additions.
Also according to Anatel, Brazil with closed August with 268.44 million active lines in mobile and teledensity of 135.45 lines per 100 inhabitants. In August, there were over 1.44 million of new qualifications, a sign of recovery, once in July, there were more than 1.26 million new qualifications, which means a strong increase compared to June, which were recorded only 215,000 new habilitaões. In the eighth month of this year, there were 212.23 million of prepaid access (representing 79.06% of total) and 56.21 million postpaid (20.94%).
M2M terminals - chips for machine to machine communication - totaled 7,958,901 million hits assets, reaching 2.96% market share. In July, were 7,874,099 million hits, or 2.95% market share. Terminals Broadband - Modems - totaled 7,047,787 million hits, or 2.63%. In July were 7.5 million hits, or 2.64%, in the second drop recorded - June and July there was also a drop in new additions.
Also according to Anatel, Brazil with closed August with 268.44 million active lines in mobile and teledensity of 135.45 lines per 100 inhabitants. In August, there were over 1.44 million of new qualifications, a sign of recovery, once in July, there were more than 1.26 million new qualifications, which means a strong increase compared to June, which were recorded only 215,000 new habilitaões. In the eighth month of this year, there were 212.23 million of prepaid access (representing 79.06% of total) and 56.21 million postpaid (20.94%).
Government urging the rapporteur of the Law of the antennas
On the day before of the first meeting of the Special Committee of the Chamber which reviews the bill 5013/2013, known as the Law of Antennas, Communications Minister Paulo Bernardo called for emergency treatment to matter because the legislation could accelerate operators' investments.
"The minister highlighted the urgency due to the great demand for the World Cup next year. The goal is to get a vote until the end of the year, but we can not run down content, "said Congressman Edson Santos (PT-RJ), left the meeting with the minister.
Although he avoided hurting the pride of the House politicians, the government signaled that the ideal is the vote of the Law of antennas as it was approved in the Senate - after an expedited procedure. As mentioned, any change would require the return of the project to the Senate and most 'delays'.
The Minicom recalled that the initial idea was a project directed by the Executive Branch, but with the text of Senator Vital do Rego Filho (PMDB-PB) was able to approve quickly. The expectation, however, is that the PL had overturned the law in the first half.
The main purpose is to shorten the term of the licenses for the deployment of cellular antennas. According to Minicom, municipal permits may take a year to be dispatched. The bill sets a deadline of 60 days for that to happen.
The bill states that "the necessary licenses for the installation of supporting infrastructure in the urban area will be shipped by simplified procedure, without prejudice to the manifestation of the various responsible bodies during the course of the administrative proceeding, subject to environmental permits" - the latter will be treated specific position of the National Council of Environment (CONAMA).
"The minister highlighted the urgency due to the great demand for the World Cup next year. The goal is to get a vote until the end of the year, but we can not run down content, "said Congressman Edson Santos (PT-RJ), left the meeting with the minister.
Although he avoided hurting the pride of the House politicians, the government signaled that the ideal is the vote of the Law of antennas as it was approved in the Senate - after an expedited procedure. As mentioned, any change would require the return of the project to the Senate and most 'delays'.
The Minicom recalled that the initial idea was a project directed by the Executive Branch, but with the text of Senator Vital do Rego Filho (PMDB-PB) was able to approve quickly. The expectation, however, is that the PL had overturned the law in the first half.
The main purpose is to shorten the term of the licenses for the deployment of cellular antennas. According to Minicom, municipal permits may take a year to be dispatched. The bill sets a deadline of 60 days for that to happen.
The bill states that "the necessary licenses for the installation of supporting infrastructure in the urban area will be shipped by simplified procedure, without prejudice to the manifestation of the various responsible bodies during the course of the administrative proceeding, subject to environmental permits" - the latter will be treated specific position of the National Council of Environment (CONAMA).
Vivo has roaming agreement for 4G
Vivo is the first carrier in Brazil to provide international roaming agreement for 4G. The service is already available for customers from Sao Paulo who travel to the United States. Today, 04/10, users throughout Brazil will have the service available, reveals the company's statement.
Vivo, however, does not reveal the name of the operator with which closed the settlement of roaming. The service cost was set at R $ 29.90 per day with unlimited usage, a model similar to that adopted for the 3G roaming.
Also according to Vivo, until December, 10 other destinations will be added in the roaming package. Moreover, foreigners who come to Brazil will take advantage of 3G and 4G services. Roaming is a necessary theme for the 2014 World Cup, when it predicts the presence of thousands of international tourists.
Vivo, however, does not reveal the name of the operator with which closed the settlement of roaming. The service cost was set at R $ 29.90 per day with unlimited usage, a model similar to that adopted for the 3G roaming.
Also according to Vivo, until December, 10 other destinations will be added in the roaming package. Moreover, foreigners who come to Brazil will take advantage of 3G and 4G services. Roaming is a necessary theme for the 2014 World Cup, when it predicts the presence of thousands of international tourists.
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