Brazil

Canadian smartphone handset manufacturer Research In Motion (RIM) is to begin production of its BlackBerry handsets in Brazil. The company aims to capture a larger share of the... 2010-03-11

The strength of fixed-line incumbents is an ongoing issue in telecoms markets across the world. With established brands and existing infrastructure, incumbent operators have a distinct... 2010-03-09

French supermarket chain Carrefour is considering the option of entering the Brazilian mobile market. The company, which operates in 35 countries, already offers mobile services... 2010-03-08

French media and utilities conglomerate Vivendi SA is said to be considering moving into the Brazilian mobile communications market, according to the Financial Times. BMI believes... 2010-03-05

Having held on to the top spot in BMI's Business Environment Rankings for over two years, Chile was finally toppled by Brazil in our latest rankings. The two countries swapped places,... 2010-03-03

Spanish telecoms operator Telefónica aims to spend BRL3.5bn (US$1.9bn) on its operations in Brazil in 2010, according to the company's CEO in Brazil, Antônio Carlos Valente. The... 2010-02-23

Brazilian mobile operator TIM has launched a prepay mobile broadband service for just BRL2.90 (US$1.60). The deal grants prepaid mobile subscribers access to mobile data services... 2010-02-22