Brazil/South & Central America

Nextel

OperatorNII Holdings, Inc.

2G
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LocationBrazilBR
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PLMN ID · 72400

724
mcc
Brazil
00
mnc
Nextel

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

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GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G on this network

2G
0cell towers

1 band

3G
0cell towers

Not on record

4G
0cell towers

Not on record

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
Nextel
Operator
NII Holdings, Inc.
Country
Brazil(BR)
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)
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Wi-Fi calling
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Video calling
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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 Although the Nextel brand is no longer active in Brazil, its legacy as a pioneer in PTT services and its impact on the competitive dynamics of the Brazilian mobile market remain.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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