Brazil expands digital public television coverage and interactivity

The Brazilian Ministry of Communications is expanding the reach of public digital television across nine municipalities in the states of Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Paraná, and São Paulo. Through new concessions, the Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC) will provide digital television retransmission in Canindé, Guarabira, Astorga, Cascavel, Jacarezinho, and Atibaia, offering access to channels such as TV Brasil, Canal Educação, Canal Saúde, and Canal Gov.

Additionally, TV Câmara has received concessions for digital television generation in Carpina, Limoeiro, Canindé, Açailândia, and Guarabira. This expansion aims to increase transparency by allowing citizens to monitor legislative work in real time.

In a parallel technological advancement, TV Senado and TV Câmara have begun implementing TV 3.0 standards. During recent election coverage, the broadcasters debuted interactive polls, allowing viewers to participate directly via television interfaces or QR codes. This initiative marks a significant step in integrating interactive features into Brazil's public communication infrastructure.