The panel “Balance of PPP Networks: Quality in the Form of Poetry” brought attention to the role of small internet service providers (PPPs) in expanding connectivity in Brazil. Lourenzo Lanfranchi from Ookla explained that Brazil ranks 27th globally in fixed broadband speed, but highlighted that user experience in video streaming and gaming surpasses that of the United States and Canada, thanks to the widespread deployment of fiber and competitive pressure among PPPs.

Humberto Calza from Anatel pointed out that PPPs now account for 55% of fixed broadband accesses in the country, and 90% of them are small businesses. He also noted that average user consumption is comparable to that of large operators—320 GB per month—although the ARPU for PPPs is higher (90 reais vs. 63 reais). “Competition drives quality, and PPPs reach places where incumbents are not present,” he said.

Echoing these points, Aristóteles Dantas from Abrint concluded the panel by emphasizing that “Brazil can become a generator of business if it ensures quality connections.”

Holger Wiehen from Nic.br presented a tool developed in collaboration with Anatel that allows users to measure the quality of their connection and check whether they are receiving what they pay for. He also stressed the importance of educating consumers on technical issues such as Wi-Fi interference and explained that collaboration with small providers is key to maintaining quality.

Amazonas. Eduardo Grizendi from Brazil’s National Education and Research Network (RNP) presented efforts to integrate the academic network with ISPs to connect schools and hospitals. He highlighted the “Connected Amazon” program, which is advancing connectivity in remote areas through sub-fluvial fiber and an open consortium model with local and national operators. “There is no other project like it in the world,” he stated.