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Broadband connectivity is coming to Curitiba University and its surrounding neighborhoods in Parana, Brazil.Broadband connectivity is coming to Curitiba University and its surrounding neighborhoods in Parana, Brazil.

The Associcao Paranaense De Cultura (APC) has signed a contract with NewMarket Technology, Inc. to build a wireless broadband pilot that is expected to expand to other cities in the Brazilian state of Parana.

In a press release announcing the project, Bruce Noller, NewMarket Managing Director of Operations, said that Curitiba has won numerous awards…

The city of Paraty, Brazil, is test piloting a municipal WiFi network as part of a project to help officials in the state of Rio de Janeiro prepare to deploy municipal wireless broadband networks throughout Brazil.The city of Paraty, Brazil, is test piloting a municipal WiFi network as part of a project to help officials in the state of Rio de Janeiro prepare to deploy municipal wireless broadband networks throughout Brazil.

The network uses a smart antenna technology, MBW 2100 Micro…

Anatel, the Brazilian regulator, has passed new regulations that make it easier for cities to provide low-cost wireless broadband access. According to Anatel, a city has to offer services through a company approved by Anatel, or it can apply for a license to run a private wireless broadband network. The purpose is to encourage small cities and towns to set up their own networks. According to a report, the cost of setting up a network covering 10,000 people is $9000.…