What TIM Brasil does

TIM Brasil (TIM S/A) is one of Brazil's largest telecommunications operators and the Brazilian subsidiary of Telecom Italia S.p.A. (parent ticker TIAIY). Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the company provides mobile services (prepaid TIM Pré XIP, control TIM Controle, postpaid TIM Black, and family TIM Black Família plans), fixed fiber broadband (TIM Ultrafibra up to 700 Mega), and a growing portfolio of enterprise/B2B connectivity and IoT solutions across verticals including mining, agribusiness, manufacturing, logistics, transport, and government. The company serves consumers and corporate clients across 3,200+ Brazilian cities with 4G coverage and 1,000 cities with 5G, reaching approximately 42% of the national population across 14 states.

The company operates an AI-ready 5G network built on Nokia's MantaRay SON, AirScale baseband, and Habrok Massive MIMO radios, with NVIDIA AI-RAN platforms underpinning edge AI services for enterprise clients; it also operates Latin America's first SRv6-only network (with Huawei) and is a participant in the GSMA Open Gateway / CAMARA-compliant API initiative alongside Vivo, Claro, and 20 international operators. Own infrastructure includes 9,000+ km of fiber, complemented by the I-Systems wholesale fiber network covering 9.3M homes passed across 8 states (acquisition of the remaining 51% for R$950M announced February 2026). The customer proposition is reinforced by bundling 6–8 streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video, Paramount+, Deezer, YouTube Premium, Globoplay) plus adjacent benefits (Thopen energy, Cartão de TODOS health).

TIM monetizes primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions across consumer plans, usage-based international roaming, enterprise contracts, and wholesale fiber revenue. Distribution combines owned Lojas TIM retail stores across all major Brazilian cities, authorized third-party retailers (newsstands, pharmacies, supermarkets), digital self-service (Meu TIM app), telesales, WhatsApp sales, and dedicated enterprise sales teams. Recent strategic direction has shifted from an asset-light posture to direct infrastructure ownership (full I-Systems integration) and accelerated enterprise/B2B expansion supported by AI-driven network modernization, with management citing a ~R$1.5 billion planned AI investment and reporting a 50% profit increase to R$1.2 billion in Q3 2025 and 6.5% revenue growth in Q1 2026.

Name

TIM Brasil

Legal name

TIM S/A

Website

http://www.tim.com.br

Company type

Public

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

TIM Brasil is a major Brazilian telecom operator (subsidiary of Telecom Italia) offering mobile, fixed fiber broadband, and enterprise connectivity across 3,200+ cities, with leading 5G coverage, AI-enabled network infrastructure, and bundled streaming services for consumer and B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Mobile Network Operators (Retail MNOs) (HDAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small Cell & DAS Deployment (Pole/Street Furniture, In-Building DAS) (IMAFAIAE), Telecom/Device/ISP Bundled Music Subscriptions (MPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Mobile telecommunications
• Fiber broadband services
• Enterprise connectivity solutions
• 5G network services
• Digital entertainment bundles

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Mobile Services: TIM Brasil generates revenue from mobile voice, SMS, and data services through prepaid (TIM Pré XIP), control (TIM Controle), and postpaid (TIM Black, TIM Black Familia) plans. Revenue includes domestic and international roaming, as well as add-on services.
2. Fixed Broadband (TIM Ultrafibra): TIM provides fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet services under TIM Ultrafibra brand, offering speeds up to 700 Mega and higher, with bundled streaming services.
3. Digital Services and Add-ons: Revenue from streaming partnerships (Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video, Paramount+, Deezer, YouTube Premium), educational services (Babbel, TIM Wizard), and other value-added services bundled with plans or sold separately.
4. Wholesale Fiber Infrastructure: Following the acquisition of I-Systems, TIM will own and operate wholesale fiber infrastructure providing connectivity to other operators and service providers across 8 Brazilian states.
5. Enterprise and B2B Solutions: TIM provides customized connectivity solutions, IoT, and AI-enabled services to enterprise clients across various industries including mining, agribusiness, manufacturing, logistics, transport, and government.
6. International Roaming: TIM offers international roaming packages for travel to Americas and Europe, with plans offering 100GB to use internationally with unlimited calls and SMS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TIM Brasil provides mobile telecommunications (prepaid, control, and postpaid plans), residential fiber-to-the-home broadband (TIM Ultrafibra), and enterprise connectivity, IoT, and AI-enabled network solutions. The company also bundles digital services such as streaming subscriptions and operates an extensive physical retail and partner distribution network across Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TIM Ultrafibra: Residential fiber optic internet service brand offering plans up to 700 Mega with streaming subscriptions included
• TIM Black
• TIM Black Família
• TIM Controle
• TIM Pré XIP
• TIM Beta
• Meu TIM

Products and services

• TIM Controle

Quantifiable outcome

• Median 5G speed of 430.83 Mbps ranking Brazil 4th globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• GSMAstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026TIM joined the GSMA Open Gateway project and will launch a new API-based platform targeting B2B and B2B2C markets, supported by an alliance of 20 international mobile network operators. The platform aims to reduce fragmentation and enable developers to create and sell applications globally with standardized contracts and secure payments.
• NokiacoreTechnology or Integration · 2 March 2026Nokia is expanding its partnership with TIM Brasil to modernize the 5G network across 14 Brazilian states, covering approximately 42% of Brazil's population. Nokia deploys AI-enabled solutions including MantaRay SON, AirScale baseband, and Habrok Massive MIMO radios, leveraging NVIDIA AI-RAN platforms to enable AI-driven services for enterprise clients across mining, agribusiness, manufacturing, logistics, and transport sectors.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 2 March 2026NVIDIA partners with TIM Brasil through Nokia's AI-RAN platforms to enable AI-driven network capabilities. The collaboration enables future 5G Advanced and 6G services, AI-based connectivity solutions for enterprise sector, and positions TIM for advanced AI use cases across industries.
• IHS Fiber BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026TIM agreed to acquire IHS Fiber Brasil's remaining 51% stake in I-Systems Soluções de Infraestrutura for R$950 million (US$452.6 million enterprise value). Upon completion, TIM will own 100% of I-Systems, a neutral fiber network provider covering approximately 9.3 million homes passed across 8 Brazilian states with 13,825 route miles of fiber.
• OraclestrategicTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2025TIM Brasil expanded collaboration with Oracle to accelerate AI innovations, leveraging Oracle's cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities for network modernization and enterprise solutions.
• COR-RiostrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025COR-Rio (likely referring to a Rio de Janeiro government or civic organization) signed a memorandum of understanding with TIM to implement connectivity and AI solutions.
• ValecoreTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Vale signed a network contract with TIM for connectivity solutions. Vale is one of Brazil's largest mining companies and represents a significant enterprise account.
• AdunacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2025TIM Brasil, alongside Vivo and Claro, is advancing commercialization of CAMARA-compliant network APIs through collaboration with Aduna, with planned launch in Q4 2025. The initiative aims to enhance security and digital trust in Brazil's rapidly growing digital banking and commerce sectors.
• HuaweistrategicTechnology or Integration · 16 October 2025TIM activated Latin America's first SRv6-only network in partnership with Huawei, representing advanced segment routing technology deployment.
• NetflixcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetflix content bundled with TIM Black Familia plans, with Netflix Standard with ads included and options for higher tiers. Partnership enables streaming access for TIM subscribers.
• Disney+coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDisney+ bundled with TIM Black plans. TIM offers Disney+ Padrão with ads and Disney+ Premium options as add-ons or included in premium plans.
• Amazon PrimecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Prime bundled with TIM plans including 1 month free subscription, 2GB dedicated for Prime Video, and additional benefits including delivery, Prime Video, Music, Reading, and Gaming.
• HBO MaxcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHBO Max bundled with TIM Black and TIM Ultrafibra plans. Service available as benefit premium option or add-on subscription.
• Paramount+coreGTM or Marketing PartnerParamount+ included with TIM Ultrafibra plans and available as add-on for TIM Black. Partnership provides access to Libertadores, films, series, and content.
• DeezercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDeezer Premium included with TIM Black, TIM Black Familia, TIM Beta, and TIM Ultrafibra plans. Partnership provides music streaming access to subscribers.
• ThopenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership allowing TIM Black customers to save up to 15% on energy bills through Thopen Energia app integration.
• Cartão de TODOSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering health and medication discounts for TIM customers through Cartão de TODOS benefit program.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Aduna: Joint venture of global MNOs commercializing CAMARA-compliant network APIs. Aduna is a direct ecosystem partner of TIM, Vivo, and Claro in Brazil, and provides a comparable template for network API monetization.
• IHS Towers: Tower and fiber infrastructure provider that owns the remaining 51% stake in I-Systems being sold to TIM. IHS is a transaction counterparty and infrastructure enabler comparable via shared fiber/wholesale economics.

Regional players

• Sercomtel: Regional mobile and fixed-line operator serving Londrina and northern Paraná. Comparable in product offering (mobile, broadband, pay-TV) but materially smaller in scale and geographic reach than TIM.
• Algar Telecom: Regional telecom operator serving Minas Gerais and select Brazilian states with mobile, fiber, and B2B services. Comparable on multi-service convergence model but operates at smaller scale and in narrower geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Verizon: US incumbent carrier with deep enterprise focus and 5G leadership. Comparable as a reference point for enterprise/B2B monetization of 5G and AI-RAN, and for premium postpaid fiber-mobile convergence.
• T-Mobile US: Major US MNO with aggressive 5G rollout and disruptive bundling strategy. Comparable on network-as-platform investments and postpaid-led growth model, though operating in a more mature market.
• AT&T: Large US wireless carrier pursuing 5G, fiber, and content bundling strategies analogous to TIM's. Comparable as a broad incumbent MNO reference for technology investments and converged service architecture.

Direct peers

• Oi: Brazilian incumbent telecom operator in judicial reorganization with residual mobile and fiber assets. While smaller and financially constrained, Oi overlaps with TIM in mobile and fixed broadband, particularly in regional markets.
• Claro Brasil (América Móvil): One of Brazil's 'big three' mobile operators, with nationwide 4G/5G coverage, fixed broadband, and bundled content. Directly competes with TIM across prepaid, postpaid, and enterprise segments and co-collaborates on GSMA Open Gateway network APIs.
• Vivo (Telefônica Brasil): Brazil's largest mobile operator and TIM's principal direct competitor, offering mobile, fixed broadband, and pay-TV across Brazil with comparable 5G and fiber strategies. Vivo is the closest 1:1 comparable on consumer mobile, B2B, and fiber wholesale dimensions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/timbrasil
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TIM
• Facebookfacebook.com/TIM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/372589
• Instagraminstagram.com/tim

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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