TIC Providers 2017 Publication Highlights Increase in Sector's Technological Maturity

Available for download, the book compiles a methodological report, analysis of results, and tables

The increase in fiber optic connections, the number of companies with Autonomous Systems, and participation in Internet Traffic Exchange Points (PTT) or Internet Exchange (IX) are some highlights analyzed in the TIC Providers 2017 publication, available for free download. The survey results, released in December 2018, provide a comprehensive mapping of the Internet provision sector in Brazil, outlining its advances and challenges. 

The publication by the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee (CGI.br), conducted by the Regional Center for Studies on the Development of the Information Society (Cetic.br) of the Brazilian Network Information Center (NIC.br), brings together a methodological report and the analysis of key results. The tables allow reading through different cross-referencing variables. 

"The results and analyses in this publication help expand knowledge about the socio-economic scope of the Internet, and also support the development of public policies aimed at promoting an even better Internet," emphasizes Demi Getschko, president of NIC.br. 

In 2017, 87% of companies had up to 49 people, being part of a universe mainly composed of micro and small enterprises. TIC Providers also points out that 78% of the companies offered fiber optic services to their customers, and 77% of Internet access provider companies in Brazil had an autonomous system. "One of the most important aspects for elevating the operational standard of provider companies is the possession of an autonomous system, essential for more efficient and secure network management. The data allow projecting significant improvements in the organization of the Brazilian Internet," considers Alexandre Barbosa, manager of Cetic.br. 

Regarding Internet development, 42% of the companies reported participating in some PTT or IX, network Internet infrastructure where various autonomous systems (AS) interconnect to exchange traffic. The provision of IPv6 to customers, the speeds offered by companies, among other indicators, are investigated by the TIC Providers 2017 survey, accessible in full: https://cetic.br/pesquisa/provedores/indicadores. 

About Cetic.br

The Regional Center for Studies on the Development of the Information Society, of NIC.br, is responsible for producing indicators and statistics on Internet availability and use in Brazil, releasing periodic analyses and information on the network's development in the country. Cetic.br is a Regional Study Center under the auspices of UNESCO. More information at https://www.cetic.br/.

About the Brazilian Network Information Center – NIC.br

NIC.br (https://www.nic.br/) is a private, non-profit civil entity that, besides implementing decisions and projects of the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee, has among its responsibilities: coordinating domain name registration — Registro.br (https://www.registro.br/), studying, responding to, and handling security incidents in Brazil — CERT.br (https://www.cert.br/), studying and researching network technologies and operations — Ceptro.br (https://www.ceptro.br/), producing indicators on information and communication technologies — Cetic.br (https://www.cetic.br/), implementing and operating Traffic Exchange Points — IX.br (https://ix.br/), facilitating the participation of the Brazilian community in the global development of the Web and supporting the formulation of public policies — Ceweb.br (https://www.ceweb.br), and hosting the W3C office in Brazil (https://www.w3c.br/). 

About the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee – CGI.br

The Brazilian Internet Steering Committee is responsible for establishing strategic guidelines related to the use and development of the Internet in Brazil, coordinating and integrating all Internet service initiatives in the country, promoting technical quality, innovation, and dissemination of the offered services. Based on principles of multilateralism, transparency, and democracy, CGI.br represents a multistakeholder Internet governance model with effective participation from all sectors of society in its decisions. One of its formulations is the 10 Principles for Internet Governance and Use (https://www.cgi.br/principios). More information at https://www.cgi.br/.

 

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