Brisanet Telecomunicacoes

News Summary:

Brisanet, a telecom provider covering Brazil's Northeast, emerged as the main winner on June 25, 2026, in a tender run by sector regulator Anatel, the Ministry of Communications (MCom), and Seja Digital for 700 MHz rural spectrum awards. This initiative aims to connect more than 90,000 people across 112 locations in 17 Brazilian states using spectrum freed up following the migration to DTT; Claro, Vivo, TIM, Unifique, Iez! Telecom, and Algar Telecom also received concessions. Previously, on May 5, 2026, Brisanet, alongside Amazonia Servicos Digitais, Unifique, and I!, collectively secured mobile frequencies during an auction of the 700 MHz band in Brazil, paying BRL 23 million in grants. This specific initiative is set to bring high-quality phone and internet services to approximately 680,000 people in small towns with over 600 inhabitants, and ensure connectivity along 6,500 kilometers of crucial federal highways, including full coverage for BR-101 by 2026. This broader auction by Anatel for the remaining 700 MHz band is anticipated to unlock around 2 billion reais (US$400 million) in investments for expanding mobile networks. Earlier, by the end of March 2026, Brisanet’s mobile phone services customer base more than doubled to approximately 953,500, with mobile coverage reaching 15.4 million inhabitants. The company also saw its fixed broadband customer base increase by 4.7 percent to 1.56 million subscribers, with its network passing 7.2 million homes, a 1.2 percent rise year-over-year, serving 159 cities in Brazil's Northeast Region.