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India and Brazil Sign Agreement to Boost Telecommunications and Digital Innovation

India’s Minister for Communications and Brazil’s counterpart signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the BRICS ICT meeting in Pune.

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Key Points

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Signed by Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Brazil’s Minister of Communications Frederico de Siqueira Filho.

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Establishes regular information exchange and collaboration based on equality and mutual benefit.

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Covers policies, regulations, and development of 5G, 6G, Open RAN, Internet of Things, and satellite communications.

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Includes cooperation on cybersecurity, digital inclusion, consumer protection, and environmental sustainability of ICTs.

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Aims to enhance digital public infrastructure, capacity building, and international cooperation between India and Brazil.

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Summary

The agreement sets a framework for regular exchange of information, best practices, and joint projects in telecommunications policies, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies.

Key focus areas include the fifth and sixth generations of mobile networks (5G and 6G), the Internet of Things, Open Radio Access Networks, and low‑earth‑orbit satellite services.

Both countries will cooperate on cybersecurity, universal connectivity, and reducing the environmental impact of digital technologies.

The partnership aims to build capacity, share expertise, and strengthen ties between the two nations in the digital field.

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New Words to Learn

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telecommunications
the technology and services that allow voice, video, and data to be transmitted over distances, such as phone calls and internet connections
information and communication technologies
all electronic tools and systems—like computers, smartphones, and networks—that enable the creation, storage, and exchange of information
digital infrastructure
the physical and virtual components (cables, towers, data centers, satellites) that support digital communication and services
cybersecurity
practices and technologies designed to protect computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access or attacks
artificial intelligence
computer systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and problem‑solving
fifth generation mobile network (5G)
the current advanced mobile network technology offering high‑speed wireless internet and low latency
sixth generation mobile network (6G)
the next‑generation mobile network under development, expected to be faster and more capable than 5G
Internet of Things
a network of physical objects—like appliances, wearables, and sensors—embedded with electronics that enable them to collect and exchange data
Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN)
a flexible approach to building mobile network hardware and software that allows equipment from different manufacturers to work together
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites
satellites that orbit relatively close to the Earth, providing faster communication services and internet coverage
Non‑Terrestrial Networks
communication systems that rely on space‑based assets such as satellites rather than ground‑based cables or towers
spectrum
the range of radio frequencies used to transmit wireless signals for phones, television, and internet services
submarine cables
undersea fiber‑optic cables that carry the majority of international data traffic across oceans
capacity building
efforts to develop skills, knowledge, and resources within a country or organization to improve performance and effectiveness
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