Map shows the 5G, 4G and 3G coverage of VIVO, CLARO and TIM in Brazil. Look

Brazil is a continental country, and coverage of essential services such as cell phones is more concentrated in urban centers. This becomes clearer when we see the 5G, 4G and 3G coverage map developed by the French company nPerf, which for more than a decade has been a partner with fixed and mobile operators around the world when it comes to accurately evaluating internet data. With more than 800 million tests and analyzes behind us, nPerf has become a reference in the sector and has around 3 thousand servers spread across the world.

The credibility of the evaluations made by the company is so great that it has its own award system, nPerf Awards, which awards recognition in two categories: one for mobile internet performance and the other for fixed-line performance. Vivo's internet, for example, won the best fixed line performance in 2023, with a score entirely based on the results of download and upload speeds and latency.

Check below how to research 5G, 4G and 3G coverage throughout Brazil.

How the internet coverage map works in Brazil

The map works in a simpler way than it appears. Network coverage data is automatically updated by a robot every hour, while speed maps are updated every 15 minutes. The collected data is available for two years, being automatically deleted after this period.

The tests are carried out on users' own devices, whether cell phones or computers, through geolocation. The accuracy of the information always depends on the reception quality of the GPS signal at the time of the test carried out by the user, but even if the signal is inaccurate, it is still possible to maintain accuracy of at least 50 meters, therefore, the accuracy remains very high.

The interesting thing is that, regardless of the internet or operator, the map can encompass internet signal at almost all levels: 5G, 4G, 3G and even 2G. This information is essential for the user to define which is the best operator available in their region, or better understand the quality of the service and even carry out a more in-depth study of internet coverage in Brazil. 

Furthermore, this information is valuable for operators, which can identify regions with insufficient coverage and work to improve their infrastructure. 

With 5G expansion in Brazil, maps of nPerf become even more relevant, offering a clear view of where this new technology is available and helping to guide both consumers and businesses in adapting to this new era of mobile connectivity.

How to use

Accessing the map and discovering the best 5G network coverage in Brazil is a simple and intuitive process, which can be carried out both on your computer and on your cell phone. 

1 Step: To get started, go to website nPerf and navigate to the coverage map section. 

2 Step: In the selected section, you will find an interactive interface that allows you to select the country and operator you want to view. The map also allows zooming in and zooming out, in addition to the possibility of exploring different geographic areas of Brazil.

When choosing the network technology and provider, the map will display the available coverage, using different colors to represent the type of internet available in the region:

• Gray: No signal
• Blue: 2G
• Green: 3G
• Orange: 4G
• Red: 4G+
• Purple: 5G

3 Step: For more detailed information, simply click Source debit in the map. This will open another type of map, with colored dots, showing the data transfer speed in bits/s. This data is continually updated based on testing performed by nPerf users, ensuring the information is accurate and current.

In the test we carried out, the 5G signal from Living proved to be more comprehensive than the Tim signal, the Oi signal and the Claro signal.

You can compare the speed shown on the map with the speed of your home and mobile connection, using our tips contained in this article: Internet speed test: check the quality of your connection 

Conclusion

The coverage map of the nPerf is an important tool for both consumers and professionals in the telecommunications sector in Brazil, as it offers a detailed and accurate analysis of the coverage of 3G, 4G and 5G networks and shows the power of each of them in different regions. 

With data collected in real time, the tool creates interactive maps that illustrate the quality and availability of internet coverage in Brazil. These maps are not only a vital source of information for users looking to choose the best operator, but also a valuable resource for operators looking to improve their infrastructure.

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Source: nPerf

reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 17 / 6 / 24.