backThe federal government has set November 28 as the deadline for institutions to join the second public call aimed at expanding access to free public television through the Brazil Digital program. The initiative will install broadcast stations carrying signals from the EBC and the Legislative Network, while also allowing shared use of existing infrastructure from private broadcasters to increase programming diversity nationwide. Funded by the New PAC and resources from the 4G auction, the program is expected to benefit around four hundred municipalities.
So far, nine cities have received stations as part of the pilot phase, and another two hundred and thirty already have funding secured, with eighty of them having completed site inspections and technical designs. The call will select one partner institution per municipality to provide a site and basic infrastructure, with eligibility open to public entities across federal, state and local governments. Selection criteria include existing infrastructure, prior agreements with the EBC or the Legislative Network, fewer licensed digital channels, and lower human development indices.
The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to expanding access to information, culture and public services through free, open broadcasting throughout Brazil.
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