2021-08-11
A total of around 16,000 families in Arcos de Valdevez will have the opportunity to take advantage of the fiber optic network until October this year. Families in the municipality will be able to contract telecommunications services with greater speed, greater bandwidth, better coverage and higher quality.
Until October of this year, a total of around 16 thousand families in Arcos de Valdevez will have the opportunity to take advantage of the optical fiber network, subscribing, together with their operator, to the telecommunications service that suits them best. This expansion will reach about 90% of the county.
According to the note sent to Notícias ao Minuto, families in the municipality will be able to contract telecommunications services with greater speed, greater bandwidth, better coverage and higher quality.
"The municipality is committed to expanding the fiber optic and telecommunications network so that it is possible to bring new technologies to more people, and, consequently, achieve more development in the municipality, as well as create more opportunities for those who live, work and invest here. Information technologies bring us closer and help us to secure and attract people, and to create and attract investment to Arcos de Valdevez”, reveals the Mayor, João Esteves.
This is because digital accessibility today is essential for any type of activity, whether work or recreational, so these are investments made with the future in mind and improving the living conditions of populations, the document reads.
After covering Soajo and Sistelo, during the month of August, the areas of Extremo and Padroso will follow. With the "promotion of these investments, the City Council continues to work to create conditions for people to have advanced and fast digital communications, as well as provide better conditions for work and telework, the creation of new investment opportunities, fixation and attraction of people”, maintains João Esteves.
The same statement also notes that to check the availability of fiber network coverage in your area, just go to the Dstelecom website or send an email to euquerofibra@dstelecom.pt.
SOURCE: Notícias ao Minuto