Nokia has won a contract to support TIM Brasil's expansion of 5G services in Brazil.
The contract will see the vendor provide its RAN equipment to TIM across 15 Brazilian states from January 2025.
Nokia said it will supply a range of kit from its 5G AirScale portfolio, including baseband, Massive MIMO radios, and Remote Radio Head products.
TIM will use Nokia's MantaRay Networks Management system, which incorporates AI functionalities, for network monitoring and management.
"This agreement is a significant milestone in our long-standing partnership with Nokia, highlighting our mutual dedication to technological innovation," said Marco Di Costanzo, CTO at TIM Brasil.
"As 5G continues revolutionizing connectivity, we are committed to extending these advancements to more Brazilians. This will benefit industries and consumers with new services, solidifying TIM's position as Brazil's leading 5G provider based on the number of sites.”
TIM, which is estimated to have more than 60 million subscribers in Brazil, launched its 5G network in July 2022.
As of the end of June, its 5G network covered 353 cities with 87 added during the second quarter.
TIM currently has 7.6 million customers using its 5G network.
