RIO - ZTE, one of the main Chinese technology companies, is increasing its bets in Brazil.The company will open a factory in Minas Gerais dedicated to the production of equipment used by internet providers that use fiber optics.The unit, made in partnership with the Brazilian company Multilaser, consumed investments of more than R$ 5 million and also involves a manufacturing extension in Manaus and a laboratory.Teles:Algar and Singapore fund enter the dispute for Oi's mobile operationIt is the first investment of the Chinese company in Brazil.The construction of the factory in Minas started without fanfare in October last year.The Chinese company's objective is to gain speed to serve the Brazilian market.Today, ZTE already has a 25% share in the segment of equipment for internet providers.The also Chinese Fiberhome has a 50% share in the sector.ZTE, like Huawei, also develops telecommunications network for 5G.Chinese companies are at war with the Donald Trump administration, which accuses companies of spying.Understand: Conspiracy theories spread about 5G and worry AnatelThe new factory, located in the municipality of Extrema, Minas Gerais, is located on Multilaser's premises.The unit will follow exactly the same molds as the Chinese matrix, with all equipment imported from the Asian country.Technically, the equipment is called Optical Network Unit (UN).— The factory's objective is to reduce import time and have a faster response time — said Rafael Cortes, Product Manager at Multilaser.According to him, the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) intends to allocate 5G frequencies so that local operators can offer their customers services with the new generation.He highlighted that the company's focus is to serve these companies, with the supply of equipment.— We have a capillarity with more than 5 thousand providers in Brazil, of different sizes and which are present throughout the country where the large telecoms do not operate.The partnership with Multilaser will allow the production of equipment to serve the customers of these providers in Brazil — said Cortes.O Globo, a national newspaper: Stay on top of the evolution of the most read newspaper in BrazilComments are the sole responsibility of their authors and do not represent the opinion of this site.If you find something that violates the terms of use, please report it.Read the FAQs to find out what is inappropriate or illegal© 1996 - 2022. All rights reserved to Editora Globo S/A.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.