By Brazil Stock Guide – TIM (B3: TIMS3; NYSE: TIMB) has signed a partnership with IHS Brasil to build and operate telecom towers across the country, reinforcing its strategy to expand coverage and improve operational efficiency. The plan calls for up to 3,000 units under the MAKE model, starting with an initial rollout of 500 sites in several regions of Brazil.
The MAKE model — an industry term for the build-to-suit approach — allows towers to be constructed on demand according to the carrier’s own technical and geographic requirements. Unlike traditional leasing of existing sites, the MAKE framework gives TIM greater control over network expansion, optimized coverage, and lower long-term rental costs.
The new towers will serve both consumer (B2C) and corporate (B2B) operations, with a focus on Internet of Things (IoT) applications and verticals such as agribusiness and highway connectivity. The initiative is part of TIM’s ongoing Efficiency Plan, aimed at reducing lease expenses and improving use of existing infrastructure.
IHS Brasil’s know-how is expected to accelerate TIM’s network transformation and strengthen its corporate segment while improving service quality. The company said it expects financial gains from lower leasing costs, with no material impact on its capital expenditure (capex) plan.