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Best cell phone service in Brazil
Who has the best cell phone service? It depends on exactly where you are. Sogudo lets you compare Vivo, TIM, Claro, Brisanet, Unifique, Algar coverage at your own address - on a free map built from real antenna data - so you can see who actually has the best cell service in your area, not just nationwide averages.
The networks behind the map
Antenna data available for Brazil
Operators compared
| Operator | Sites | 3G | 4G | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo | 38,074 | 25,376 | 35,855 | 22,127 |
| TIM | 33,898 | 19,287 | 31,954 | 16,494 |
| Claro | 32,616 | 25,173 | 32,068 | 17,831 |
| Brisanet | 3,451 | — | 3,435 | 2,245 |
| Unifique | 783 | — | 775 | 692 |
| Algar | 720 | 605 | 605 | 198 |
Shared networks
- Vivo: a network sharing agreement with TIMthe ~2,000 municipalities where Vivo and TIM share their radio access network
- TIM: a reciprocal national roaming agreement with Claro~2,700 km of federal highways
- TIM: a network sharing agreement with Vivothe ~2,000 municipalities where TIM and Vivo share their radio access network
- Claro: a reciprocal national roaming agreement with TIM~700 municipalities under Anatel's 'Roaming 30k' initiative
- Brisanet: a national roaming agreement with Vivoareas outside Brisanet's own network (outside the Nordeste region)
- Unifique: a national roaming agreement with TIMareas outside Unifique's own network
- Algar: a national roaming agreement with TIMareas outside Algar's own network
- Algar: a national roaming agreement with Vivoareas outside Algar's own network
Compare operators
Open an operator to see its coverage map and compare 4G and 5G areas at your address.
Which network has the best coverage near you?
There is no single best network at country level - coverage changes from street to street. One operator leads in the countryside, another in the city. The only answer that matters is yours: search your address above and compare them all at the exact place where you live, work or travel.
Frequently asked questions about cell phone service in Brazil
Who has the best cell phone service?
There's no nationwide winner - it depends on your address. Compare Vivo, TIM, Claro, Brisanet, Unifique, Algar on Sogudo at your exact location to see who has the best coverage for you.
How many mobile operators are in Brazil?
Brazil has 6 mobile operators mapped on Sogudo: Vivo, TIM, Claro, Brisanet, Unifique, Algar.
Is 5G available in Brazil?
Selected operators in Brazil have started rolling out 5G in major urban areas. Switch the map to 5G to see covered zones.
How do I compare operators in Brazil?
Pick any operator from the list, then switch operators on the map to compare coverage at the same address.
Is the coverage map up to date?
The map is regenerated monthly from public mobile-antenna data. Sogudo is fully independent and not affiliated with any operator. Coverage accounts for each antenna's sectors, the terrain between you and the antenna, and the density of the built environment around it.