TIM and Vale Seal Deal to Deploy Private 5G at Brazilian Mining Sites

Overview

• TIM confirms an agreement with Vale to build private 5G networks across the miner’s operations in Brazil.
• Executives say the new infrastructure will complement Vale’s existing 4G systems that already connect trucks and drills, with a full replacement not defined.
• Initial work will close 4G coverage gaps before prioritizing 5G buildouts for projects and sites that lack adequate connectivity, according to TIM’s Fábio Avellar.
• Planned uses include autonomous and remotely controlled drills, trucks and other vehicles in complex industrial settings.
• TIM highlights mining as a core B2B focus, reporting eight major clients including Anglo American and Alcoa, R$435 million in contracted B2B revenue in Q3, and a year-end target of roughly 120 B2B customers.