PLMN ID · 72400
Technology
2G on this network
Record
Updated 2025-04-09
- Brand
- Nextel
- Operator
- NII Holdings, Inc.
- Country
Brazil(BR)
- Region
- South & Central America
- Dialling code
- —
- Mobile Country Code
- All 29 networks on MCC 724
- Mobile Network Code
- PLMN ID
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- TADIG code
- —
- Technologies
- 2G1 band on file
- VoLTE (4G calling)
- UnknownTell us
- Wi-Fi calling
- UnknownTell us
- Video calling
- UnknownTell us
- VoNR (5G calling)
- UnknownTell us
- Status
- Live
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About Nextel
NII Holdings, Inc., operating under the Nextel brand, was a significant mobile network operator in Brazil and other parts of South and Central America. In Brazil, Nextel held the Mobile Network Code (MNC) 0, operating under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 724, which identifies Brazil within the global mobile network infrastructure. Nextel differentiated itself through a focus on push-to-talk (PTT) services alongside traditional cellular offerings, targeting business users and those needing instant communication capabilities. While other mobile operators in Brazil, such as Vivo, TIM, and Claro, focused on broader consumer segments with a wider range of data-centric services, Nextel carved out a niche with its specialized communication platform. However, Nextel Brazil faced increasing competition and challenges in adapting to the rapidly evolving mobile landscape dominated by 3G and 4G technologies. The company struggled to compete effectively with the aggressive pricing and data-rich service offerings of its larger rivals. This led to a decline in market share and eventually, a strategic decision to sell its Brazilian operations. Although the Nextel brand is no longer active in Brazil, its legacy as a pioneer in PTT services and its impact on the competitive dynamics of the Brazilian mobile market remain. Its initial market penetration and unique service proposition were notable in the South and Central American telecommunications landscape.
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