Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has said it is looking for a local partner in Brazil in order to cash-in on the upcoming rollout of 4G networks in the country.

Speaking to Reuters, Aluizio Byrro – NSN’s Latin American chairman – said the vendor was looking to capture over a third of the Brazilian 4G equipment market, noting that regulations require kit to be locally made.

"We have been studying the possibility of producing in Brazil for some time and the conditions have improved quite a bit recently," Byrro said, saying the company was holding off a decision about setting up a local factory. "The next big challenge is to also make Brazilian production competitive enough to export."

The start of the 4G rollout in Brazil was triggered earlier this week with the closing of the country’s latest spectrum auctions, which saw Brazil’s four largest mobile operators all acquire 4G-suitable airwaves.

Telefonica-owned Vivo, America Movil’s Claro, TIM Brasil and Oi are all now required to build-out 4G coverage in the host cities for the 2014 football World Cup, which is being held in Brazil.

NSN is hoping that next-gen network contracts in markets such as Brazil will allow it to revive its fortunes. Latin America currently accounts for about 10 percent of its revenue.

The vendor recently shifted its focus to mobile broadband as part of a major restructure that has seen it spin off a number of non-core business divisions and cut 17,000 jobs.