Penetration of mobile subscriptions in Brazil stands at 131 % , with 258 million mobile phone users , out of a population of approximately 200 million , but analysts have criticized operators for not investing in infrastructure while riding the mobile boom . There has been a rising tide of consumer complaints against network operators in Brazil . Some wireless carriers were temporarily banned from selling cellphone plans in certain states . The government is also trying to crack down on the illegal use of mobile phones by minors, which was one of the main causes for the protests that led to Rousseff's impeachment. Several NGOs are using mobile technology to enhance the lives of favelados .
There has been a rising tide of consumer complaints against network operators in Brazil . Some wireless carriers were temporarily banned from selling cellphone plans in certain states . The government is also trying to crack down on the illegal use of mobile phones by minors, which was one of the main causes for the protests that led to Rousseff's impeachment. Several NGOs are using mobile technology to enhance the lives of favelados .