Oi

http://ri.oi.com.br
https://www.linkedin.com/company/oioficial/

Oi, also known as Oi S.A., a publicly owned company headquartered in Brazil, was founded in 1998 with an estimated 19,860 employees, and reported $1.5 billion in revenue as of 2024. It functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company operates as a Brazilian telecoms operator, formerly known as Telemar, specializing in telecoms services.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1998

Headcount

20,154

Headquarters

Brazil

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

Brazil's telecoms regulator Anatel on September 5, 2026, granted conditional approval for Método Telecomunicações to acquire Oi's fixed-line unit, with the bankrupt carrier remaining responsible until all conditions are met. Anatel's board had given prior consent on September 3, 2026. This followed Oi's agreement on July 10, 2026, to sell its fixed-line services unit, known as the Isolated Production Unit (UPI) Telephone Services, to Método Telecomunicações for R$60.1 million (US$11.7 million). Earlier, on June 27, 2026, Pharol acquired a 19.55% stake in Novobanco and Oi via Tavrion PT04, a deal confirmed by Jornal Económico that signaled a strategic realignment in Portugal’s financial and telecom sectors. Previously, on May 25, 2026, V.tal formally registered to participate in the auction for Oi Solucoes, the company's corporate connectivity and IT division, joining other bidders like TIM, Vivo, Claro, and Sercomtel.

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Oi offers 5 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Oi's product portfolio comprises of telecoms.

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Oi's revenues were $1.5B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Oi's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is mobile services, which represents 33% of Oi's revenue.

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Sep

15th

2026

02:22

Bankruptcy, B2B Tag, Bankruptcy, Credit Rating Updates

Fitch downgrades Oi to 'D' and withdraws ratings

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Brazilian operator Oi's long-term foreign and local-currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'D' from 'RD', and lowered its national long-term rating to 'D(bra)' from 'RD(bra)'. Following these actions, Fitch withdrew all ratings for the Brazilian telecommunications firm, including those assigned to its senior secured notes due in 2027 and 2028, and will cease analytical coverage of the company.

Sep

14th

2026

10:19

Bankruptcy, B2B Tag, Bankruptcy, Credit Rating Updates

The Fitch Oi Rating Went From Restricted Default to Default, and Then Was Withdrawn

BRAZIL · TELECOMS This is not an investment grade company falling over. It had already defaulted, and the file has now closed. The Fitch Oi rating was cut on Monday, 14 September 2026, and then withdrawn.

Sep

5th

2026

12:12

B2B Tag, Regulatory Compliance, Regulations and Policies

Brazil Regulator Approves Oi Fixed-Line Sale With Conditions

BRAZIL · TELECOMS Anatel’s conditional approval moves Oi’s fixed-line sale forward, but the bankrupt carrier remains responsible until all conditions are met. What Anatel approved On 3 September 2026, Anatel’s board gave prior consent for Método to take control of Oi’s fixed-line unit.

Jul

14th

2026

06:30

Bankruptcy, Divestiture, B2B Tag, Bankruptcy, Divestitures

Brazil's Oi sells fixed line service to Método Telecomunicações for $11.7m

Bankrupt Brazilian telecoms company Oi has agreed to sell its fixed-line services unit to Método Telecomunicações for R$60.1 million (US$11.7m). An agreement was reached last week between the two companies over Oi's Isolated Production Unit (UPI) Telephone Services.

Jul

11th

2026

01:00

Regulatory and Legal, Divestiture, B2B Tag, Divestitures, Mergers and Acquisitions

Oi S A : Material Fact - Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement UPI Telephone Services

Publicly Traded Company Oi S.A. - In Judicial Reorganization (" Oi " or " Company "), in compliance with the provisions of Article 157, Paragraph 4, of Law No. 6,404/76 and CVM Resolution No. 44/2021, and following up on the Material Facts disclosed on March 10, 2026, and April 8, 2026, and the Notice to the Market disclosed on March 11, 2026, hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that it has entered into, on July 10, 2026, with Método Telecomunicações e Comércio Ltda.

Jun

27th

2026

07:49

Capital Investment, B2B Tag

Pharol Announces Tavrion PT04 Acquisition of 19.55% Stake in Novobanco and Oi – Archyde

Pharol acquires 19.55% stake in Novobanco and Oi via Tavrion PT04, signaling strategic realignment in Portugal’s financial and telecom sectors. The deal, confirmed by Jornal Económico on June 27, 2026, marks a pivotal shift in corporate control, with implications for market dynamics, regulatory scrutiny, and investor confidence.

May

25th

2026

02:26

V.tal joins bidding for Oi Solucoes - report

Five companies have formally registered to participate in the auction for Oi Solucoes, the corporate connectivity and IT division of Brazilian operator Oi, reported daily O Estado de Sao Paulo. In a last-minute development, BTG Pactual-backed fibre and data centre operator V.tal entered the race, joining established telecom players TIM, Vivo, Claro, and Sercomtel.

May

22nd

2026

13:31

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Oi S.A. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

Oi S.A. reported a mixed performance in their 2026 Q1 earnings, with revenue increasing 4.4% year-over-year to BRL 6.4 billion, driven by growth in mobile and fixed broadband services. However, the company's EBITDA declined 12.1% to BRL 2.3 billion due to higher operating expenses and lower margins in the fixed segment. Management highlighted the need to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs to drive profitability. Looking ahead, Oi S.A. expects to continue investing in its 5G network and digital transformation initiatives to drive long-term growth.

May

7th

2026

06:57

TIM Brasil expresses interest in Oi Solucoes acquisition

TIM Brasil announced its intention to qualify for the upcoming auction of Oi Solucoes, Oi's corporate customer unit which is up for sale as part of its judicial debt reorganisation. The auction is slated for 17 June, with a minimum cash bid of BRL 1.42 billion.

Apr

22nd

2026

09:12

Corporate Restructuring, Divestiture, B2B Tag

Oi's IT arm valued at over BRL 1.2 billion

Brazilian telecom company Oi is preparing to sell its IT and connectivity division, Oi Solucoes, for an estimated BRL 1.4 billion, according to daily O Estado de Sao Paulo. This move is part of the company's ongoing efforts to pay down debt following its judicial reorganisation.

Mar

10th

2026

18:30

Bankruptcy, B2B Tag

Oi S.A. Ratings Discontinued

SAO PAULO (S&P Global Ratings) March 11, 2026--S&P Global Ratings today discontinued its ratings on Oi S.A. This follows our downgrade of the company to 'D' after it missed the interest payment on its 2026 senior secured notes that was due on Jan.

Feb

7th

2026

01:00

Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Oi S.A. business model and restructuring context for investors

Oi S.A. is undergoing a deep restructuring process while continuing to operate Brazil-wide telecom and broadband services. This overview explains the company’s business profile and strategic challenges for long-term oriented investors. Oi S.A. (ISIN BROIBRACNOR1) is a Brazilian telecommunications group with a long-established presence in fixed-line, mobile, and broadband services across the country.

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