how many operators make up the bulk of the Brazilian landline sector?
Four
what are they?
Telefónica, América Móvil, Oi, and GVT.
do the North and Northeast regions even have basic analog telephone?
No.
who is trying to solve this problem?
Government
who is Brazil's most successful alternative provider?
GVT
what do they offer?
Landline services.
is that the only service that they offer?
Yes
what technologies is the government trying to use?
WiMax and FTTH
is the landline sector in brazil open to competition?
Yes
under what name does Telefonica operate there?
Vivo
is that a brand name?
Yes
for what?
landline and mobile services
who is America Movil group's mobile operator?
Claro
and who does their long distance?
Embratel
do they also proved cable?
Yes
under what name?
Net Serviços