Brazil Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband 2020: Brazil Gains Further Increases in Bandwidth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Brazil - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Brazilian fixed-line market continues to suffer from consumers substituting services for mobile and VoIP solutions, the latter offerings being treated as value-add and thus not being regulated. As a result, VoIP services are offered by many providers.

The country is a key platform for a number of important submarine cables connecting to the USA, Central and South America, Africa and the Caribbean. Several new cable systems are due to come into service through to 2022, which will increase bandwidth and push down broadband prices for end-users. Investments are also ongoing into extensive terrestrial cables between Brazil, Argentina and Chile.

The principal telcos include Telefnica Brasil, operating fixed-line and mobile services under the Vivo brand, as well as Amrica Mvil operating services under the Claro brand. Oi also offers a range of services though the company's financial difficulties have prompted it to consider selling its mobile business in a bid to reduce debt.

Brazil has one of the largest mobile markets in Latin America. Changes to the dynamics of the market further into 2020 are expected if Oi successfully completes the sale of its mobile unit. The multi-spectrum auction intended to push the development of 5G was scheduled for March 2020 but has been delayed due to interference issues with satellite TV broadcasts. The auction will be the largest conducted in Brazil thus far, though given the underused capabilities of LTE it is unlikely that the licensees will provide commercial services before the end of 2021.

The country also has one of the largest broadband markets in Latin America, though broadband penetration is only slightly above the regional average, trailing behind Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. Amendments to the licensing regime adopted in October 2019 also require that ISPs which have switched to authorisations invest money saved from lighter regulations be invested in the expansion of broadband services.

Claro is the leading broadband network operator, followed by Vivo and Oi. Oi and Vivo provide services via DSL while Claro is principally a cable broadband provider. The fibre segment has shown the strongest growth during the last two years, reflecting efforts among providers to extend their networks.

This report provides a review of Brazil's telecom market, including infrastructure and the regulatory environment. It profiles the main fixed-line operators and provides relevant statistics and analyses. The report also covers the mobile voice and data segments, providing a range of statistics and analyses, as also subscriber forecasts. In addition, the report reviews the fixed and fixed-wireless broadband sectors, including an assessment of technologies and regulatory influences.

Key Developments:

• More operators launch FttP services;
• EllaLink cable system becomes operational;
• Legislative reform eases restrictions on telcos and opens up market for spectrum trading;
• GlobeNet and Facebook start laying the 2,500km Malbec cable;
• Seabras-1 cable to provide direct route between the US and Brazil;
• Nextel Brazil sold to Amrica Mvil;
• Multi-spectrum 5G auction delayed due to interference issues;
• Mercosur countries end international roaming charges;

The report update includes the regulators market data updates to November 2019, operator data to Q3 2019, Telecom Maturity Index charts and analyses, recent market developments

Key Topics Covered:

1 Key statistics

2 Regional Latin America Market Comparison

2.1 Telecom Maturity Index by tier

2.2 TMI versus GDP

2.3 Mobile and mobile broadband penetration

2.4 Fixed and mobile broadband penetration

3 Country overview

4 Telecommunications market

4.1 Historical overview

4.2 Market analysis

5 Regulatory environment

5.1 Regulatory developments

5.2 General Plan for Updating Telecom Regulations (PGR)

5.3 General Telecommunications Act

5.4 Regulatory authority

5.5 Fixed-line developments

5.6 Mobile network developments

6 Mobile market

6.1 Mobile statistics

6.2 Mobile infrastructure

6.3 Analogue networks

6.4 Digital networks

6.5 Mobile data

6.6 Mobile broadband

6.7 Major mobile operators

6.8 Mobile content and applications

7 Fixed-line broadband market

7.1 Introduction and statistical overview

7.2 Broadband statistics

7.3 Digital inclusion and GESAC

7.4 Fixed-line broadband technologies

7.5 Other fixed broadband services

8 Fixed network operators

8.1 Overview of fixed network market

8.2 Oi (Telemar)

8.3 Vivo (Telefnica Brasil)

8.4 Embratel (Claro)

8.5 Global Village Telecom (GVT)

8.6 TIM Brasil

8.7 CTBC/Algar Telecom

8.8 Sercomtel

9 Telecommunications infrastructure

9.1 National telecom network

9.2 Fixed-line statistics

9.3 International infrastructure

9.4 Infrastructure developments

9.5 Smart infrastructure

9.6 Data centres

10 Appendix Historic data

Companies Mentioned

• Telefnica Brasil/Vivo
• TIM Brasil
• Claro
• Oi
• Nextel Brasil
• CTBC/Algar Telecom
• Sercomtel Celular
• Vodafone Brazil/ARQIA
• Embratel
• GVT
• Universo Online (UOL)
• Net Servios de Comunicao
• Intelig
• Neovia
• Eletropaulo Telecom
• Copel
• BuscaP
• Global Crossing
• Star One
• TelesatBrasil
• Hispamar
• Telebrs
• Intelig

   

   

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