The city of Campinas gained a new option as an internet operator: TIM started the operations of the TIM Live Ultrafiber, with broadband that reaches speeds of up to 1 Gb/s. The tele must compete with Claro (NET Virtua), Vivo Fibra and regional providers.
The arrival in Campinas marks the expansion of TIM Live broadband to the interior of São Paulo, since operations in the state are concentrated in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. The operator will use FTTH technology, where the fiber arrives inside the customer’s home.
In municipalities where TIM Live already exists, coverage is usually restricted to a few regions. According to the operator, the optical fiber will pass through the following districts of Campinas: Parque das Flores, Fazenda Santa Cândida, Jardim das Oliveiras, Jardim Bela Vista, Jardim Belo Horizonte, Vila Esmeralda, Jardim São Rafael, Jardim Margarida and Jardim Eulina.
TIM Live plans and prices
TIM Live’s broadband plans usually come with an included app subscription. In packages starting at 500 Mb/s, for example, the customer is entitled to access to Paramount+, and there are options that also include HBO Max and Deezer Premium.
These are the prices available for the interior of São Paulo:
| download speed | upload speed | Apps included | monthly price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Mb/s | 150 Mb/s | Babbel audiobooks TIM Virtual Banking TIM Digital Security |
BRL 92.70 |
| 500 Mb/s | 250 Mb/s | Paramount+ audiobooks TIM Banca Virtual TIM Digital Security |
BRL 107.50 |
| 500 Mb/s | 250 Mb/s | HBO Max Deezer Paramount+ audiobooks TIM Virtual Banking |
BRL 134.50 |
| 1 Gb/s | 500 Mb/s | Paramount+ Band Sports Band News audiobooks TIM Virtual Banking TIM Digital Security |
BRL 161.50 |
| 1 Gb/s | 500 Mb/s | HBO Max Deezer Paramount+ Band Sports Band News audiobooks TIM Virtual Banking TIM Games Club TIM Digital Security |
BRL 187.90 |
There are some details that must be observed. The values in the table are valid only for payment with automatic debit, and those who choose the conventional bank slip will have to pay more.
The service includes a modem with Wi-Fi, and those who opt for the 1 Gb/s plan take equipment compatible with the Wi-Fi 6 standard. The operator does not charge an installation fee, but the customer remains loyal for a period of 12 months. Anyone who cancels before the deadline must pay a fine of R$ 480, proportional to the remaining period of the contract.
The operator also gives a bonus to those who subscribe to TIM Live and use the mobile: customers of the TIM Controle or TIM Black plans get up to an extra 4 GB every month. It’s a very small bonus, considering that Claro used to double the mobile franchise and Vivo gives up to 50 GB, depending on the package chosen.
TIM Live’s competition in Campinas
Competing in the internet market in Campinas will not be an easy task for TIM. According to August data from Anatel, operators reported 437 thousand fixed broadband contracts.
Claro leads the number of modems in Campinas, with 43.9% of contracts, followed by Vivo, with 29.4%. In addition, there is a relevant presence of regional providers, including players not as small as Algar and Desktop.
With a relatively consolidated broadband market, TIM needs to be aggressive in its plans to win customers in the region. The operator is betting on offers with streaming services, such as HBO Max and Paramount+.
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