VOICED: Wifi for every favela resident

The transcript discusses the introduction of free broadband wireless Internet access in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, starting with the City of God and Dona Marta. The project aims to connect 50,000 residents, providing them with opportunities to access information, send resumes, and manage finances online. The initiative also includes workshops to help residents learn to use the Internet. The government has invested $115 million in the project, which has improved security and infrastructure in the favelas, connecting over 300,000 residents to the digital world.

What services are residents able to access online due to the new Internet service?

What is the significance of the $115 million allocated for Rio's Free Wireless project?