- Nokia will provide TIM Brasil with 5G technology to enhance coverage across 15 Brazilian states starting January 2025.
- The partnership aims to improve connectivity, support digitalisation, and promote economic growth.
OUR TAKE
Nokia’s deal with TIM Brasil boosts 5G access across Brazil, enhancing network reach and capacity. The use of AirScale technology signifies a major step in digital infrastructure. This partnership supports economic growth by improving connectivity and positioning TIM as a leading 5G provider in Brazil.
— Zoey Zhu, BTW reporter
What happened
Nokia has been selected by TIM Brasil to expand its 5G network across 15 states in Brazil, beginning January 2025. This collaboration will see Nokia supplying TIM with a comprehensive range of 5G equipment from its AirScale portfolio. This includes baseband units, Massive MIMO radios, and Remote Radio Heads, all powered by Nokia’s ReefShark System-on-Chip technology. This advanced technology is designed to provide enhanced coverage, capacity, and efficiency.
TIM will also deploy Nokia’s MantaRay Networks Management system, which integrates AI capabilities to improve network monitoring and management. The agreement includes Nokia providing digital deployment, optimisation, and technical support services. This expansion will significantly increase the number of municipalities with access to 5G, offering high-speed and secure connectivity to a broader population.
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Why it’s important
The partnership between Nokia and TIM Brasil marks a significant development in Brazil’s 5G infrastructure, with far-reaching implications for connectivity and digital advancement. Expanding 5G coverage to 15 states will improve network access and support digitalisation across multiple sectors, benefiting businesses and consumers with enhanced services and innovations.
By leveraging Nokia’s cutting-edge technology, TIM Brasil aims to solidify its position as the leading 5G provider in Brazil. This expansion is expected to drive economic growth by enabling new technological applications and services, thereby supporting the development of Brazil’s digital infrastructure. As 5G technology transforms industries, this initiative highlights the commitment to advancing Brazil’s telecommunications landscape and meeting the growing demand for high-speed connectivity.
