How many 5G base stations are installed in Sao Paulo?

To illustrate, América Móvil, operating in Brazil under the brand name Claro, along with Telefonica Brasil (Vivo) and TIM Brasil were each obliged to install 154 new 5G base stations in Sao Paulo alone by the end of September 2023, for a total of 462 antennas.

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.

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.

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.

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.