How many 5G base stations are there in Brazil?

A total of 5,275 standalone 5G base stations have been activated in Brazil – double the minimum commitment. This represents 6% of the overall 93,159 base stations in the country. By 2025, 6,370 5G base stations must be installed in the state capitals. In total, the state capitals are home to nearly a quarter of the Brazilian population.

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.

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.

When will 5G be available in so Paulo?

Algar secured 5G-suitable frequencies in the 2.3 GHz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz bands, going on to launch 5G Non-Standalone services using the 2.3 GHz band on December 15, 2021. From launch, the network covered selected areas of Uberlândia, Uberaba, and Franca in São Paulo.