Conect

What Conect does

Conect (legally RG da Silveira LTDA, CNPJ 08.828.876/0001-32) is a privately held regional internet service provider headquartered in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil, founded in 2007. The company delivers broadband, dedicated internet links, and data transmission services over a 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network, organized around GPON architecture. Its footprint spans approximately 3,000 kilometers of illuminated optical fiber across four Brazilian states, with backbone capacity scaled to 16 Tb/s using Padtec transponders — a footprint the company describes as one of the largest fiber rings in Brazil.

The product portfolio is split between a residential tier ladder (290MB, 600MB Basic/Premium, 800MB Basic/Premium, and 1 Giga plans, with free Wi-Fi router included) and a corporate segment offering custom-priced dedicated links and data transport services. Residential pricing is published in Brazilian real with a R$10 on-time payment discount; corporate and dedicated-link pricing is quote-based. Distribution combines a self-serve website, WhatsApp-led sales, a three-store physical retail network (Ipatinga, Teófilo Otoni, Manhuaçu), and a referral program ('Indique e Ganhe'). Revenue is generated primarily through monthly recurring residential and corporate subscriptions, with secondary income from equipment sales/rental, installation fees (R$490-700), and ancillary service charges.

Conect is independently owned with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds. The customer base is segmented horizontally between individual households and business clients, with no named anchor enterprise customers publicly disclosed. Operations are concentrated in the Vale do Aço and adjacent regions of southeastern Brazil, with no certified compliance credentials, AI/ML capabilities, patents, trademarks, or regulatory actions reported in the source data.

Name

Conect

Legal name

RG da Silveira LTDA

Website

https://conectinfo.net.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Conect is a privately held regional ISP headquartered in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil, delivering 100% FTTH broadband, dedicated internet links, and data transmission services to residential and corporate customers across four Brazilian states via a 3,000 km fiber network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAIABAC

Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP/FTTH) Broadband Providers

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Fixed-Line Telecommunications (Voice & Broadband)

SECONDARYHDAIACAB

Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Cable & Fiber Network Operators (HFC/FTTx)

Keywords

• Fiber optic internet
• Broadband services
• Dedicated internet links
• Residential internet plans
• Corporate connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipatinga

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Fiber Internet Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscription revenue from residential fiber optic internet plans (290MB, 600MB Basic/Premium, 800MB Basic/Premium, 1 Giga). Customers receive a Wi-Fi router (included), and installation fees may apply depending on contract terms. Plans include a R$10 discount for on-time payment.
2. Corporate / Business Internet and Dedicated Links: Customized business plans and dedicated internet links (links dedicados) for enterprise clients, providing guaranteed bandwidth, enhanced security, and priority technical support. Revenue is generated through custom-priced subscription contracts tailored to business needs.
3. Hardware and Equipment Sales/Rental: Sale and rental of networking equipment including routers, optical network units (ONU/Modem óptico), antennas, switches, and fiber optic cables. Router rental available at R$9.90/month. Equipment parts and replacement items sold at listed prices.
4. Professional Services (Installation and Maintenance): Fees charged for installation services (residential and corporate), unproductive site visits, contract break fees, address changes, and equipment relocation. Installation fee: R$600–700 without contract commitment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Conect delivers 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband internet to residential and business customers across Minas Gerais and three additional Brazilian states, operating a 3,000 km illuminated fiber ring with 16 Tb/s backbone capacity. Residential customers subscribe to monthly fiber plans ranging from 290 Mbps to 1 Gbps with included Wi-Fi router and streaming bundles, while corporate clients purchase customized internet, dedicated links, and data transmission services with guaranteed bandwidth and priority support.

Product overview

Conect is a regional internet service provider based in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil, offering residential and corporate internet services through a 100% fiber optic network. The product portfolio centers on fiber optic internet connectivity with multiple speed tiers: residential plans ranging from 290MB to 1 Gbps, corporate customized plans, and dedicated link services. Conect's offerings include the core internet service (Conect Residência plans at various speeds), business solutions (Conect Corporativo with dedicated links and data transmission), and supplementary services such as Wi-Fi router provision, equipment rental, and a referral program (Indique e Ganhe!). The company serves customers in Vale do Aço region and expanded operations across four Brazilian states, operating one of the largest fiber optic rings in Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conect Residência — Residential Fiber Internet Residential 100% fiber-to-the-home internet service with monthly subscription plans delivering download speeds of 290 Mbps, 600 Mbps, 800 Mbps, and 1 Gbps. Plans include a Wi-Fi router, fast installation, low-latency gaming performance, and on-time payment discounts; premium tiers add streaming bundles (HBO MAX, Looke, PlayKids, Deezer) and content courses. Designed for households and families in the Vale do Aço region and broader Minas Gerais.
• Conect Corporativo — Corporate Fiber Internet Customized corporate internet plans built on Conect's 100% fiber optic network, with differentiated telephone support, dedicated signal stability, and enhanced security for business operations. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to each enterprise's bandwidth and operational requirements. Business installation fee is R$490.
• Links Dedicados — Dedicated Internet Links Dedicated internet access links for businesses requiring guaranteed bandwidth, stable signal, enhanced security, and priority technical support for mission-critical operations. Delivered over Conect's fiber optic network with symmetric capacity and SLAs.
• Transmissão de Dados — Data Transmission Services High-capacity point-to-point and metro data transport services over Conect's 100% fiber optic network, enabling enterprise clients to interconnect sites and transport large data volumes with high reliability.
• Modem Óptico Furukawa (ONU) — Optical Network Equipment Furukawa-branded optical network unit (ONU) modems sold directly to customers who prefer to own their equipment. Available with built-in Wi-Fi (R$450) or without Wi-Fi (R$350). Used to terminate Conect's fiber optic service at the customer premises.
• Aluguel de Roteador — Router Rental Service Monthly Wi-Fi router rental service for residential and business customers at R$9.90 per month, providing an alternative to equipment purchase for customers who do not want to own the hardware.

Quantifiable outcome

• Network coverage expanded to 3,000 km of lit fiber networks across four Brazilian states
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PadteccoreTechnology or Integration · 31 March 2022Padtec, a Brazilian manufacturer of optical transport equipment, supplied Conect with new-generation transponders enabling the expansion of Conect's illuminated fiber network capacity to 16 Tb/s. This technology investment supported Conect's build-out of one of the largest fiber optic rings in Brazil (3,000 km of lit fiber) and enabled the company's multi-state network expansion to serve corporate clients with high-capacity dedicated links and data transport services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Claro (América Móvil): Major Brazilian broadband ISP and telecom incumbent offering fiber internet (Claro Fibra) and dedicated links. Directly competes with Conect in overlapping geographies and offers converged mobile/broadband/TV bundles.
• Vivo Fibra (Telefônica Brasil): Largest fixed broadband provider in Brazil, offering FTTH services nationwide with extensive fiber infrastructure. Comparable as a fiber ISP serving both residential and corporate customers, though at vastly larger scale and with bundled mobile/TV offerings.
• Oi Fibra: Historic Brazilian telecom incumbent offering FTTH broadband and dedicated corporate links. Comparable as a fixed-line fiber provider serving both residential and B2B segments, with substantially greater national footprint.

Direct peers

• Brisanet: Major Brazilian regional fiber ISP primarily serving the Northeast region with extensive fiber infrastructure. Closest comparable to Conect in business model (regional FTTH ISP), scale (multi-state fiber operator), and target market (regional Brazilian broadband).
• Desktop (now Brisanet): Historical regional fiber ISP in São Paulo state, acquired by Brisanet in 2023. Was a closely comparable regional FTTH operator serving São Paulo state municipalities with similar residential + corporate subscription model.
• Unifique: Regional Brazilian fiber ISP operating in Santa Catarina and adjacent states, providing FTTH residential and dedicated-link corporate services. Directly comparable regional ISP with similar subscription-based fiber business model and multi-state footprint.
• Americanet: Brazilian regional fiber ISP serving multiple states with FTTH broadband and dedicated links for SMBs. Comparable in scope and business model to Conect, though with different geographic concentration (São Paulo state).

Regional players

• ALGAR Telecom: Regional telecom operator headquartered in Minas Gerais (Uberlândia) offering fiber broadband, corporate dedicated links, and data transmission services. Highly comparable as a Minas Gerais-based telecom competitor with overlapping geography and similar product mix.

Others

• Padtec: Brazilian manufacturer of optical transport equipment and transponder solutions. Strategic technology supplier to Conect (providing transponders enabling the 16 Tb/s network upgrade). Comparable as adjacent ecosystem participant in the Brazilian fiber infrastructure value chain.
• Furukawa Electric LatAm: Manufacturer of fiber optic cables and networking equipment sold in Brazil, including the Furukawa ONU optical modems Conect offers for sale to customers. Comparable as an equipment supplier in the same fiber ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/conectinfonet
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEciS2LF6KtOnkOoPzLLYqQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/conectinfonet
• Instagraminstagram.com/conectinfonet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/conectinfonet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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