The focus of the investment in 2006 will be to implement high performance data communications infrastructure to allow wireless access to broadband internet in 92 municipalities.

The project, called Infovia.RJ, will also permit improved integration with other state bodies, research and training institutes, as well as supporting digital inclusion projects and e-procurement initiatives.

Started in October 2004, Infovia.RJ has already been implemented in the central administrative offices of Rio de Janeiro's state government, as well as a number of other locations.

Up to the end of 2005, Rio's state government has invested some 19.5mn reais in Infovia.RJ.