Post-COP30 Digital Boost in Pará Spurs Business Growth and Connectivity
Upgrades in Pará's digital infrastructure post-COP30 have enhanced connectivity and supported local business expansion, showcasing technology-driven growth in the region.
- • 40 new 4G and 5G antennas installed in Belém improving connectivity.
- • Prodepa upgraded telecommunications with 100 Gbps network and partnerships with major telecom operators.
- • 100 out of 144 Pará municipalities connected, with ongoing expansion to remote areas.
- • Enhanced digital access benefits businesses and residents, exemplified by successful entrepreneur Ana Vitória Cerqueira Mendonça.
- • Technical improvements facilitate economic growth and reduce inequalities after COP30 event.
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Following the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) held in Pará in November 2025, the region has seen a significant transformation in its digital infrastructure, fostering both improved connectivity and economic expansion. The Pará State Information and Communication Technology Company (Prodepa) spearheaded a comprehensive upgrade, installing 40 new 4G and 5G antennas in Belém that are expected to reduce technological inequalities and enhance access for residents and businesses.
This initiative included a high-capacity telecommunications network operating at 100 Gbps and enhanced infrastructure at critical venues such as Parque da Cidade, Porto Futuro, and Estação das Docas. Prodepa's president, Carlos Maneschy, highlighted how these improvements will benefit the wider population by supporting quality public services and tech-based enterprises alike. Partnerships with major telecom operators TIM, Vivo, and Claro, under the supervision of the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), have been essential in expanding mobile coverage.
The network now connects 100 out of 144 municipalities, with ongoing projects deploying optical fiber and public Wi-Fi to remote communities. Locals like Edna Torres from Murutucu and medical professional Andreza Souza have noted significant improvements in internet reliability, which in turn positively impact business operations and emergency communications.
This newly enhanced digital environment has assisted entrepreneurs in thriving; for example, Ana Vitória Cerqueira Mendonça, a young entrepreneur from Niterói, utilized digital platforms such as Loja Integrada to grow her fashion business, Anavi Brand, to over R$ 4 million in 2025 revenue. Her strategic use of online tools and social media marketing has enabled substantial growth, including targeting R$ 650,000 in Black Friday sales for 2025, an 88% increase from the previous year.
The digital infrastructure investments following COP30 have thus not only elevated Pará’s technological capacity but also created fertile ground for local businesses to leverage connectivity for economic growth and resilience.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.