Brazil Telecommunications Sector Report 2025-2026

Brazil is one of the largest telecoms markets globally; in 2023 it ranked fourth for fixed broadband services and eighth for mobile telephony services in terms of subscribers. The ICT industry (which encompasses the telecoms sector) is a key contributor to the Brazilian economy, representing 3% of the country's GDP, 4.6% of total FDI in the form of equity capital, and 2.6% of formal employment. The telecoms industry reported a user base of 346.4mn and total revenue of BRL 181.7bn in 2024. The information and communication services industry is a dynamic market, with its GVA posting a real annual growth rate of 6.2% in 2024. Specifically, telecoms revenues grew by 5.3% y/y in 2024, with mobile and fixed broadband services the main contributors. The increasing demand for internet-based services, both in terms of quantity and quality, is shaping the performance of the telecoms industry, as companies are focusing their efforts on providing 5G mobile broadband services and fibre optic fixed broadband services to capitalise on the business opportunities created by Brazilian consumers. As a consequence of this, the capital expenditure (CAPEX) of the telecoms industry reached a value of BRL 33.5bn in 2024, which was mainly used for the expansion of the fibre optic network and the deployment of the standalone 5G network. Telecommunications convergence through the offering of 5G mobile broadband services and fibre optic fixed broadband services is becoming the dominant strategy in the Brazilian telecoms market.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Telecommunications" 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 "Telecommunications" 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