Brazil - Fixed Broadband Market - Statistics and Analyses

Synopsis

Brazil has one of the largest broadband markets in Latin America, though broadband penetration is only slightly above the Latin American average, trailing behind neighbouring Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Substantial investments and regulatory reforms were implemented before the FIFA World Cup was held in 2014 and again before the 2016 Olympic Games. The Games stimulated investment in infrastructure, though the chief beneficiaries were the host cities rather than the country at large.

Another major development is the construction of new submarine cable networks, including the Atlantic Cable System (ACSea) – linking Brazil with the USA, Europe, Africa, and several Latin American countries – as well as the 2,500km Malbec cable which will link Rio De Janeiro with Buenos Aires.

Oi is the leading broadband network operator, closely followed by Net and Vivo. Oi and Vivo provide services via DSL while Net 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. Telefónica in particular has an extensive investment program and is exploiting its experience in developing fibre infrastructure in Spain.

This report provides an overview of Brazil’s internet and broadband market, accompanied by relevant statistics, analyses, and subscriber forecasts.

Key developments:

Government approves an additional R$15.1 billion for National Broadband Plan;
Oi to invest R$24 billion through to 2019 in LTE and fibre infrastructure;
Net Serviços launches a 500Mb/s service for the residential market;
More operators launch FttP services;
Brazil's e-commerce sales show strong growth;
Report update includes the regulator's market data updates to September 2018, telcos' financial and operating data to Q3 2018, recent market developments.

Companies mentioned in this report:

Vivo, Oi, Embratel, GVT, Universo Online (UOL), Net Serviços de Comunicação, TIM Brasil, Intelig, CTBC/Algar Telecom, Sercomtel, Neovia, Eletropaulo Telecom, Copel, BuscaPé.

Table of Contents

Introduction and statistical overview

Market analysis
Broadband statistics
Forecasts – fixed broadband market 2018; 2020; 2022
Digital inclusion and GESAC
National broadband plan

Hybrid Fibre Coax (HFC) networks
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) networks

Oi Velox
Net Vírtua (Claro Group)
Vivo Speedy
Power GVT
TIM Brasil
Universo Online (UOL)
Algar Telecom

Fibre-to-the-Premises (FttP) networks
Other fixed broadband services

Broadband Powerline (BPL)
Fixed wireless

Wi-Fi
WiMAX
Satellite

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List of Tables

Table 1 – Historic - Internet users and penetration – 1998 – 2009
Table 2 – Internet users and penetration – 2010 – 2018
Table 3 – Fixed broadband subscribers and penetration – 2001 – 2018
Table 4 – Internet access market share by platform – 2005 – 2015
Table 5 – Share of fixed/fixed wireless broadband subscriptions by platform – 2010 – 2015
Table 6 – Broadband operators’ market share – 2003 – 2018
Table 7 – Fixed broadband connections by speed – 2014 – 2017
Table 8 – Forecast broadband subscribers –2019; 2021, 2023
Table 9 – Average broadband access speed (download) – 2007 – 2017
Table 10 – Cable modem subscribers and penetration – 2001 – 2018
Table 11 – DSL subscribers and penetration – 2001 – 2018
Table 12 – Oi – broadband subscribers – 2001 – 2018
Table 13 – Net – broadband subscribers – 2001 – 2018
Table 14 – Vivo – broadband subscribers – 2001 – 2018
Table 15 – GVT – broadband subscribers – 2004 – 2015
Table 16 – TIM Brazil broadband subscribers – 2012 – 2018
Table 17 – Algar Telecom broadband subscribers – 2009 – 2018
Table 18 – Telefónica/Vivo FttP homes passed and connected – 2008 – 2015
Table 19 – Telefónica/Vivo FttP/C connections – 2014 – 2018
Table 20 – Fibre broadband subscribers – 2008 – 2018
Table 21 – Wi-Fi hotspots in service – 2013 – 2016
Table 22 – Satelite broadband connections – 2014 – 2018

List of Charts

Chart 1 – Internet users and penetration – 2005 – 2018
Chart 2 – Fixed broadband subscribers and penetration – 2005 – 2018
Chart 3 – Broadband market share at a glance – 2003 – 2018
Chart 4 – Cable modem subscribers and penetration – 2001 – 2018
Chart 5 – DSL subscribers and penetration – 2001 – 2018

List of Exhibits

Exhibit 1 – Regions and states of Brazil

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Number of pages 49

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Last updated 28 Nov 2018
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Analyst: Henry Lancaster

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