Telecommunications in Brazil

1992

The number of devices rose to 6,700 in the next year, to 30,000 in 1992.

2007

In November 2007 3G services were launched, and increased rapidly to almost 90% of the population in 2012 and the agreements signed as part of the auction specify a 3G coverage obligation of 100% of population by 2019.

2012

In November 2007 3G services were launched, and increased rapidly to almost 90% of the population in 2012 and the agreements signed as part of the auction specify a 3G coverage obligation of 100% of population by 2019.

After the auction that took place in June 2012, LTE tests were undertaken in several cities, tourist locations and international conference venues.

2013

The first LTE-compatible devices became available in the local market and LTE services was commercially launched in 2013.

4G technologies were introduced in April 2013 and presently are available in over 90% of the country. ==See also== List of telecommunications companies in Brazil ==References== Brazil

2014

Under the 4G licence terms, operators were required to have commercial networks in all twelve state capitals which are acting as host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The mobile market is ruled by 4 companies: Vivo, controlled by the Spanish Telefónica, is the leading wireless and fixed company in Brazil. TIM, controlled by the Italian Telecom Italia.

2019

In November 2007 3G services were launched, and increased rapidly to almost 90% of the population in 2012 and the agreements signed as part of the auction specify a 3G coverage obligation of 100% of population by 2019.




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