Starlink achieved a higher number of broadband internet connections in Brazil compared to TIM. In August, the provider associated with Elon Musk registered 936.8 thousand connections, while the Italian company accounted for 929.8 thousand, according to data released by Anatel.
The service offered by SpaceX had already surpassed the one million subscriber mark at the beginning of the year and has shown continuous growth. Furthermore, there was an increase in the total volume of broadband subscribers, which rose from 54.79 million in August 2025 to 57.49 million this year, according to information reported by the Teletime website.
Tecnoblog compiled a ranking of the twenty largest broadband companies in Brazil. In this scenario, Claro maintained its leadership with a considerable advantage, presenting almost 11 million accesses. It is followed by Vivo and Nio, which replaced the former Oi Fibra. Recently, Tecnoblog informed that Nio would resume offering mobile internet.
Analyzing specifically the month of August, Starlink was the operator with the greatest expansion, adding 65 thousand new subscriptions. Even after losing position, TIM also recorded a positive balance, with 11 thousand broadband activations.
The fiber optic sector shows great dynamism. The previous week, Claro finalized the purchase of the control of Desktop, a company that operates mainly in the interior and on the coast of the state of São Paulo. This deal was valued at R$1.75 billion.