The bulk of Brazil’s fixed-line network is divided between Telefónica’s Telesp and locally owned Oi, which is in the process of taking over the third incumbent, Brasil Telecom. América Móvil’s Embratel is the long-distance domestic and international telecom incumbent. The government authorised the merger of Oi and Brasil Telecom as a way of creating a strong national player able to compete with foreign-owned giants América Móvil and Telefónica, which would otherwise dominate the Brazilian fixed, mobile, and broadband markets. Meanwhile, the number of VoIP subscribers has more than doubled year-on-year; VoIP services are provided by a large number of companies led by Net Serviços de Comunicação and GVT. This report provides an overview of Brazil’s telecom infrastructure together with profiles of all major and some minor fixed-line operators, accompanied by relevant statistics.
