Talk:Brazil/@comment-27350907-20151205221837

Oi!

For those of you looking for to buy any of the above visitor-SIMs in Rio - prepare for a challenge!

Just spent at week in Rio, hunting for a proper SIM, among many other things. Finally I succeeded, hopefully my experience can help you out.

My recommendation: head to the Tim-branch in Copacabana on Rua Bolivar 80 and buy the Visitor SIM. Don't forget to bring your passport. It costed me 50BRL.

Why: If you don't understand any Portuguese - Tim is the best option if you would need any support. Forget about operators such as Oi, unlike Tim there is no English-speaking support, and hardly any English info at all on their website.

No matter which operator's visitor-SIM you want to buy - they are not avaible at most branches. I went to at least 6 different operator-branches before I got mine. Forget any of the stores in Lleblon and Ipanema, including the Loja-mall in Lleblon. Apart from the Tim-branch on Rua Bolivar 80, you MIGHT be able to get one in the Loja Shopping Rio Sul-mall, at least I was told so (on the other hand I was also told I would be able to get one on the Loja Lleblon-mall which was incorrect).

Good luck! :)