Brazil Telecommunications Sector Report 2024-2025

In 2022, Brazil was among the top 10 largest telecom markets globally by number of subscribers, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The country ranked fourth by number of fixed broadband users, seventh for mobile telephony subscribers, and ninth for fixed telephony customers. The telecommunication sector in Brazil presents a rapid expansion of the 5G and fibre optic technologies across the country. By the end of 2023, there where 3,037 municipalities released for the deployment of 5G, achieving 54.5% of all municipalities in Brazil. Nevertheless, 33% of the population of Brazil is still not connected to mobile services, according to the 2023 GSMA Report (Closing the usage gap in Brazil. Key barriers to mobile internet adoption and use). The telecommunication sector of Brazil achieved 340.8mn subscribers and a revenue of BRL 173.97bn in 2023. Moreover, the share of the telecommunications industry represented 2.60% of formal employment in Brazil, employing 1.18mn of formal workers and receiving USD 1.6mn in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the form of equity capital. Brazil is also among the leaders in terms of digital security, according to the GSMA, after telecom companies in country launched networks API (Application Programmable Interfaces) aimed at fighting digital fraud (such as number verification, device location, and SIM Swap).

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "TMT" sector for Brazil. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "TMT" sector in Brazil
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in Brazil
• Ascertain Brazil’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in Brazil.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors