DESAFIOS PARA CONSOLIDAÇÃO DAS POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS PARA O ACESSO À INTERNET NO BRASIL

Abstract

This study addresses the following research question: What are the legal challenges to be faced for the consolidation of public policies ensuring internet access in Brazil? Its general objective is to analyze the legal challenges involved in consolidating such public policies. The specific objectives are to present internet access as a fundamental right and to identify the role of the State in guaranteeing it. Considering the digital transformation that characterizes contemporary society, the study is based on the premise that internet access has moved beyond being a consumer good to become a fundamental right, closely linked to human dignity and the effectiveness of social rights. The research is bibliographic, qualitative, and exploratory. It examines the role of the State, current legal frameworks, and major governmental initiatives aimed at digital inclusion. The study concludes that, despite significant progress, structural, budgetary, and political obstacles persist, hindering the universalization of internet access. Overcoming these challenges requires coordinated, continuous State action committed to social justice and digital citizenship.