This study covers the state of the Brazilian total telecommunications markets, examining drivers and restraints for growth, technology, regulation, demand, and geographical trends. Following these, market growth for Brazil and market segments are forecasted. In addition, an in-depth analysis of the competitive situation including telecommunications operators' market shares is performed, along with detailed profiles of the key operators in each market segment. The base year is 2012, with forecasts running through 2018. The market is further divided into segments, including fixed telephony, mobile telephony, fixed broadband, data communication, and pay TV services.