1) TIM reported strong growth in the third quarter of 2012, with total net revenues increasing 8.0% year-over-year and EBITDA growing 7.5%.
2) Key highlights included solid growth in data revenues and customers, as well as recovery in postpaid subscriber additions following the sales ban earlier in the year.
3) However, recent events such as the dropped call report and tax issues created challenges for TIM's image and reputation that may impact performance going forward if not adequately addressed.