Does Brazil have 5G?

Since that date, all 5,570 towns and cities in Brazil have been approved for 5G, although actual network deployments vary among operators. Three-and-a-half years after receiving its 5G licenses, Vivo —Brazil’s largest mobile operator by subscriptions—can claim the country’s most extensive 5G subscription base.

How will 5G technology be rolled out in Brazil?

ng business.The rollout of 5G technology in Brazil will be made possible via a wide range of radio frequency spectrum bands, to be auctioned off by the Brazilian Telecommunications Age cy (ANATEL). Given its strategic importance to Brazil’s socioeconomic development, this is already being treated as ANATEL’s most important auc

Which country has the largest 5G subscription base?

Three-and-a-half years after receiving its 5G licenses, Vivo —Brazil’s largest mobile operator by subscriptions—can claim the country’s most extensive 5G subscription base. As of May 2025 (the most recent official data available), there were approximately 19.2 million users connected to its 5G Standalone network.

Does TIM Brasil have 5G?

Like its chief rivals, TIM Brasil activated its 3.5GHz 5G network in July 2022 and has since deployed the country’s most extensive fifth-generation mobile network. While the network only spans 13,189 cell sites—far fewer than Vivo—TIM still manages to offer 5G access in a whopping 705 municipalities, more than double the number served by Claro.

How many 5G subscriptions did TIM Brasil get in May 2025?

Although it has made significant inroads in terms of 5G infrastructure, TIM Brasil claimed 11.6 million 5G subscriptions in May 2025, placing it behind Claro and Vivo in terms of uptake.

Why did Brazil have to clean up the 3.5 GHz frequency band?

Brazil had to clean up the 3.5 GHz frequency band, which was previously used for satellite broadcasting. This was not easy and required careful planning. Over 1,400 satellite stations were moved to prevent interference with 5G signals. More than 4.3 million families received free kits to update their satellite TV systems.