Vivo - Brazil
Vivo (Brazil) uses 4 GSM bands, 2 UMTS bands, 6 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Vivo (Brazil). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/04 - See latest updates
Vivo is one of the major mobile network operators in Brazil, operating alongside Claro, TIM, and other smaller networks. Here are some key points about Vivo Brazil:
Coverage and Availability:
- Vivo has extensive coverage across Brazil, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. The coverage maps are available on platforms like Opensignal and nPerf, which provide detailed insights into the network's reach and performance.
Speed and Performance:
- Vivo has shown significant improvements in download and upload speeds. In Opensignal's 2023 report, Vivo users experienced the highest increases in download speeds, with a score of 403.2 Mbps for 5G download speeds, surpassing the 400 Mbps mark.
- Vivo also excels in 5G upload speeds, defending its award with a score of 35.9 Mbps, outperforming Claro and TIM by around 6.7 Mbps.
User Experience:
- While Vivo performs well in speed metrics, its overall user experience, particularly in gaming and voice app usage, lags behind Claro and TIM. Claro won the Games Experience award outright, while TIM won the Voice App Experience award.
Regulatory and Market Position:
- Vivo is owned by Telefonica Group and has been a major player in the Brazilian telecom market since its inception. It has a significant subscriber base and operates in various frequency bands, including GSM, UMTS, LTE, and CDMA.
Operational Data:
- As of August 2022, Vivo had approximately 100 million subscribers. The company has seen fluctuations in its subscriber base and operational performance over the years, with a mix of growth and challenges in different markets.
Regulatory Developments:
- The Brazilian government has been actively promoting the deployment of 5G networks. ANATEL has authorized the deployment of 5G in 1,610 municipalities, covering 66.4% of the population. Vivo, along with other major operators, has been involved in these deployments.
Overall, Vivo Brazil offers robust coverage and competitive speeds, particularly in 5G networks, but faces challenges in providing consistent user experiences across all applications.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 850 MHz | GSM | Vivo Brazil uses the GSM 850 MHz frequency band. This band is utilized for GSM services in Brazil. The deployment of this frequency band is part of the broader GSM network in Brazil, which began operating in 1990 with the initial capacity for 10,000 terminals in Rio de Janeiro. By 1992, the number of devices had risen to 30,000. |
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Vivo Brazil uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is part of the GSM-900 standard, which is widely used in most parts of the world, including Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. The GSM-900 band operates on the frequency range of 890 MHz to 915 MHz for the uplink and 935 MHz to 960 MHz for the downlink. |
| 1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Vivo Brazil uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is utilized for mobile communication services in Brazil. |
| 1900 MHz (PCS) | GSM | Vivo Brazil uses the GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) frequency band. This band was deployed in 1998 by the first GSM launch using the 1900 MHz band in Latin America by operator Entel PCS in Chile. |
Supported GSM Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| GPRS | 2.5G |
| EDGE | 2.5G |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Vivo Brazil uses UMTS B1 (2100 MHz). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information. |
| B5 (850 MHz) | UMTS | Vivo Brazil uses the UMTS B5 (850 MHz) frequency band. This band is utilized for UMTS services. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the provided information. |
Supported UMTS Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G |
| HSDPA | 3.5G |
| HSPA+ | 3.5G (4G speed) |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B7 (2600 MHz) | LTE | Vivo Brazil uses LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). This band was deployed in 2013, when LTE services were commercially launched in Brazil. |
| B1 (2100 MHz) | LTE | Vivo Brazil uses LTE band B1 (2100 MHz). It was deployed on August 4, 2024. |
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Vivo Brazil uses the LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) frequency band. This band was added to Vivo Brazil on August 4, 2024. |
| B5 (850 MHz) | LTE | Vivo Brazil uses LTE Band 5 (850 MHz). This frequency band was added to Vivo Brazil on August 4, 2024. |
| B28 (700 MHz APT) | LTE | Vivo Brazil uses the LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) frequency band for its 4G LTE network. This band operates between 703 MHz and 803 MHz, supporting channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. The band is known for its excellent propagation characteristics, allowing signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure. It is widely used by public mobile operators for LTE network deployments and is also utilized for public safety communications. |
| B40 (TD 2300 MHz) | LTE | Vivo Brazil uses LTE band B40, which operates at 2300 MHz in the Time Division Duplex (TDD) mode. This band is used for LTE services. The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information. |
Supported LTE Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| LTE | 4G |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N40 (2300 MHz) | 5G NR | Vivo Brazil uses the 5G NR frequency band N40 (2300 MHz). This band operates within the range of 2300 to 2400 MHz. It is a TDD (Time Division Duplex) band, supporting channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, and 100 MHz. The n40 band is known for its excellent range and building penetration due to the propagation characteristics of the frequencies used, enhanced by advanced processing techniques. |
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Vivo Brazil uses the 5G NR frequency band N78, which operates in the 3500 MHz range. This band is commonly referred to as the 3.5 GHz 5G band or C-band 5G. The deployment of this frequency band by Vivo Brazil is not specified in the available information. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B1 (2100 MHz) added to Vivo Brazil.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to Vivo Brazil.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B5 (850 MHz) added to Vivo Brazil.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B28 (700 MHz APT) added to Vivo Brazil.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency LTE B40 (TD 2300 MHz) added to Vivo Brazil.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N40 (2300 MHz) added to Vivo Brazil.
- 2024/08/04 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Vivo Brazil.
