Basics[]
Operators[]
There are 3 (formerly 4) national network operators, that share 97% of the mobile market in Brazil:
- Vivo (Telefónica Brazil, owned by Spanish Telefónica)
- TIM (owned by Telecom Italia)
- Claro (owned by Mexican América Móvil)
Oi(formerly Telemar, mobile operations sold to Vivo, TIM and Claro)
Furthermore, there are some regional providers:
- Algar Telecom (formerly CTBC) in parts of Minas Gerais state
- Sercomtel in parts of Paraná state (state owned, in privatization process)
MVNOs have been pretty useless in Brazil so far. Up to 2015, they catered almost exclusively for M2M companies for tracking vehicles, portable credit card machines or insurance companies. The first viable MVNO Correios Celular has started in 2017 by the Brazilian Post Office (Correios) in the Sao Paulo region to spread nationwide using TIM's network.
Regulations[]
Up to 2012 the mobile market was hardly accessible to foreigners. To get a prepaid SIM card in Brazil, a CPF (Cadastro de Pessoa Física) number was often asked for, which corresponds to a tax ID or Social Security Number, which only Brazilian residents have.
The government relaxed rules in 2012 for the Football World Cup: mobile providers were encouraged to accept passport data from foreigners instead of only CPFs. This makes it nowadays much easier for travelers to get a local SIM card.
It took a while until the shops implemented the new rules, and it still can raise eyebrows when you tell them that you want to get your SIM card without having a CPF (“não tenho CPF”). But some of the employees are familiar with it by now (see Registration below) as long as you show your passport.
Although a CPF is not always mandatory, you can face problems without one. In January 2024, multiple Vivo shops in Rio de Janeiro were refusing to sell a SIM card without a CPF. Furthermore, Vivo's smartphone app doesn't work without a CPF and a lot of public wifi networks, for example in shopping centres, require a CPF to be entered. If you can easily visit a Brazilian consulate in your home country, then a CPF can be obtained free of charge, more easily than in Brazil, and taking less time than the subsequent task of buying a SIM card at a network's shop in Brazil. A CPF can be beneficial for other purposes; for example some Brazilian car hire websites ask for it.
All prices shown here are in Brazilian real (R$, BRL; plural reais), not US dollar, and include taxes.
Frequencies[]
The mobile industry in Brazil is organized according to area codes called DDD. Mind you the same provider can be on different frequencies according to their licenses in every state (or even by area code in some cases).
| Operator | 2G GSM (MHz) | 3G/HSDPA (MHz) | 4G (MHz and bands) in FDD-LTE | 5G DSS/NSA/SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo | 850, (900, 1800@, 1900§) | 850, 2100 | 700 (B28), 1800 (B3), 2300 (B40), 2600 (B7) | n3, n7, n28, n78, 258 |
| TIM | 900, 1800 | 850, (900*), 2100 | 700 (B28), 850 (B5)#, 1800 (B3),
2100 (B1)#, 2300 (B40), 2600 (B7) |
n3, n7, n28, n40, n78, 258 |
| Claro | 900, 1800, 1900(=) | 850, 2100 | 700 (B28), 2100 (B1), 2300 (B40), 2600 (B7), 1800 (B3) | n7, n40, n78, 258 |
| Algar | 900, 1800 | 850, 2100 | 700 (B28), 1800 (B3) | n40, n78, 258 |
(1900§): Vivo's 1900 MHz frequency has been realigned to 3G (as uplink for 2100 MHz) in most parts of the country and is used for 2G only in the Northeastern region.
850# and 2100#: 850 MHz (B5) for LTE is only available in the countryside and in remote regions. 2100 MHz (B1) is currently only available in the Sao Paulo Metro Area.
(900, 1800@): Vivo's 900/1800 MHz frequency for 2G is available only in the Minas Gerais state, legacy from the Telemig Celular (former mobile telco acquired by the Spanish operator back in 2007)
(900*): TIM's 900 MHz for 3G is only used in the Sao Paulo Metro area to boost coverage and network performance.
1900(=): Claro owns a 1900 MHz block on some states exclusively for WLL usage, legacy from a old company acquired by them. This block used to be a CDMA1x carrier in the past, and went to GSM some time after.
All operators have now opened 4G/LTE and 5G for all of their prepaid plans without surcharges. The contracts guarantee the max. speed of 5 Mbit/s in 4G networks, althought its possible to get very much higher rates.
CDMA and iDEN networks have also formerly operated in the country.
Coverage and speeds[]
You have coverage in all states on the 3 major providers Vivo, TIM and Claro. The two local providers Algar Telecom and Sercomtel only have a very limited coverage in their own region and are not recommended for travelling.
The three major players are pretty much on par. Vivo is the overall market leader by customers, with 35.1% of market share at the end of 2022. Claro is in second place with 32.4% of market share, and TIM in third place with 31.5%.
TIM has the biggest 4G and 3G coverage, followed by Vivo and Claro. According to Opensignal, Claro has the 4G with the highest speeds, but TIM has the most reliable signal.
Vivo in general has the overall best signal in the country and maybe still is most recommended in some rural areas, but today in most places Claro and TIM have similar coverage and on Claro example usually faster data speeds on LTE.
TIM may have the biggest LTE coverage, but on several places the speed isn't that great on pre-paid, most times a 3G connection from Claro or Vivo will be faster speed than TIM LTE.
As a golden rule: The richer your area is, the better your coverage and speed will be. This applies on a state-wide as well on a local level to all providers. As you know, the gap is huge in Brazil ranging from non-existent to hyper speed. For more infomation, check each provider.
Availability []
SIM cards are called chips and cost around R$ 5-15, mostly without credit. You can get one at many locations, but better stick to the mobile provider shops, as they can do or may help with registrations without CPF. There you need to show your passport and sometimes give a local address (like a hotel address). Try to make clear that you need a prepaid SIM card which is called chip pré-pago (pronounced locally: sheepy preh pah go).
Claro and TIM sell tourist SIM cards which are not available for local residents. Generally, they give good rates, but have been proven to be hard to find sometimes.
Price comparison with the rest of the world[]
UK internet comparison site cable.co.uk has ranked Brazil as 32nd out of 237 countries/territories and 3rd in South America (36 countries) in terms of mobile data affordability with data costing on average R$ 2.00 (approximately US$0.40) per GB (July 2023). This means Brazil's prices are approximately US$2.21 per GB cheaper than the global median. (source)
Top-ups[]
You can refill accounts almost everywhere like in drugstores, supermarkets, newsstands, convenience stores, post offices or by online agencies like Recarga.com, iCelex and Onepay. Most prepaid SIM cards need to be topped up at least every 75 days to stay alive.
Sometimes they’ll hand you a little card with a scratchable code that you’ll have to call a number and add the code or, most often, they’ll ask your 11-digit phone number and just top up like most places.
If you don't topup your number under the deadline, your line might be cancelled after that (it can take a little more time to cancel, depending on the operator). If so, you'll need to buy a new simcard from an operator.
Registration[]
While newsstands and street sellers offer SIM cards too, you'd better go to an official store with your passport (or South American ID card), if you don’t have a CPF. Otherwise, you need to contact the operators special service for non-Brazilian residents, which require to give passport data, a local address (like your hotel's), and a local phone number in order to activate over the phone.
The regular registration with CPF is shown HERE. During registration you can select your area code - called DDD, like in the US. Generally, you should select the region where you are going to use it most, if you want to make domestic voice calls (see voice plans). In some cases the carrier automatically selects the area code of where you are.
Some SIM cards come preloaded with credit which can be checked by the user by calling a specific number provided by the operator from which a text message is sent showing the total credits available for that card. These numbers are: Vivo: *8000 Claro: *544# TIM: *222# and Oi: *804
Dialing rules (long-distance and international)[]
The Brazilian system for long-distance and international dialing is relatively unusual and somewhat confusing, insofar as the choice of the carrier determines the actual sequence to be dialed.
To dial a long-distance number within Brazil, one needs to use a carrier selection code to choose which long-distance carrier will be used. The carrier selection code is specified before the area code; so, to actually place a call, one should dial 0-xx-aa-nnnn-nnnn, where xx is the two-digit carrier selection code, aa the area (= DDD) code and nnnn-nnnn the local number.
This is true to international calls as well. The sequence is 00-xx-cc-aa-nnnn-nnnn where cc stands for the country code. More info about dialing rules HERE. The carrier selection codes are given in the respective section at the bottom of each operator.
The government is taking some actions towards to make this system simpler, by revoking the rule of using the long-distance operator in some cases (since this rule never made any sense anyway). Also, all the mobile operators since 2019 can complete your calls by dialing 0-aa-nnnn-nnnn (example: 0 (11) 3333-3333, to call a fixed number in Sao Paulo from another area code).
Also, for foreigners using cellphones in roaming, the standard dialing rule applies, as +cc-aa-nnnn-nnnn (eg: +46 31 00000), to call from Brazil to a random number in Sweden.
Technical Details[]
Tethering is allowed and possible on all plans, as well as VoIP calls. Operators sometimes don’t allow their prepaid voice & data SIM cards to be used in a modem or tablet. But it works anyway and the same rates are charged for Mobile Broadband plans.
There are some areas where service suddenly drops or slows down due to congestion. When you are unsatisfied with the service in your area, there is not much hope in complaining. Better get a new SIM of a competitor instead. When shopping around, always ask about promotions.
Importation of devices, roaming and blocking of bootleg or stolen cellphones[]
Brazil has no limitations regarding mobile phone importing, usage of foreign devices in their networks or either "permanent" roaming by individual persons. So, as long as you use a certified cellphone (which passed by ANATEL, FCC, CE or equivalent certifications) and it's registered in the international GSMA database as any cellphone, you won't face any issues using your phone there.
However, bootleg phones produced by shady manufacturers, mobile phones that were stolen in another country, and others might be blocked when roaming or being used in a Brazilian operator, since local regulator ANATEL has approved a law to block such phones from Brazilian mobile networks since 2019. Usually, before the lockdown, Users with suspicious phones would recieve a message from the operator informing them that their cellphones are irregular and will be blocked for use in Brazil after 75 days.
If you stay for a short time in Brazil, that wouldn't be a problem. But if you plan to stay for a longer time, it's better to look for any operator store or call ANATEL to try to fix the situation, or even buy a Brazilian cellphone (Just make sure the mobile phone or device is from an authorized store or dealer).
This blocking was very controversial at the time, and since then, it might act in your line or not. However, as long as your cellphone is from a reputable brand or manufacturer, you're fine.
Mercosur roaming (not applicable to prepaid subscribers)[]
Although the Mercosur member countries Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay have implemented a "roam like at home" scheme similar to the EU in 2024, this does not apply to prepaid subscribers.
Chile roaming (not applicable to prepaid subscribers)[]
Similar to the abovementioned Mercosur scheme, the Brazil-Chile RLAH scheme, implemented in 2023, does not apply to prepaid subscribers.
Vivo[]
Vivo (pronounced like 'VEE-voo') is the largest mobile carrier in Brazil, which is owned by Telefónica from Spain and has 38.9% of the Brazilian market share in 2018. From their total of 98 million subscribers only 40% are using prepaid plans. It was the last operator to allow prepaid customers on 4G/LTE in 2015. Vivo is known to have the most reliable network at the highest rates in the country.
Vivo's network has national coverage and it became the brand for all consumer services provided by Telefónica in Brazil, which include broadband internet, TV subscription and fixed telephone lines.
Traditionally, Vivo operated a CDMA network but changed to GSM from 2007 on. Vivo has the best 3G coverage of the country’s operators covering 97.1% of the population and is behind TIM for 4G/LTE with 95.5% in 2022: coverage Map
Availability[]
Vivo SIM cards are sold at many places. It's best to get them in their own branded stores, if you come from abroad: Store Locator. If you need an eSIM, then it cannot be obtained outside Vivo branded stores, but in January 2024 multiple Vivo branded stores in Rio de Janeiro refused to supply eSIMs on the basis that they are available only to postpaid customers and not prepaid customers, despite an option in the Vivo app to switch a prepaid line to an eSIM while in a Vivo store.
Recharge vouchers can be found all over the country ranging from R$ 12 for 30 days to R$ 50 for 120 days (some states / provinces may have exclusive options, like R$ 5, R$ 7 or R$ 60). Online on their website you can top up R$ 12-300 using credit cards or PayPal. Check balance by texting ‘SALDO’ to 8000 or by code *8000.
You may also use 3rd party agencies like recharge.com, ding.com or others. Note using a 3rd party usually incurs a processing fee, and there are some scam sites out there.
If you fail to recharge, your line will be cancelled and you will not be able to use it at all, even to receive SMS. Within 180 days of cancellation, recharging will immediately reactivate your line. Recharging on the Vivo web site usually requires receiving a validation SMS, which you cannot do if your line is cancelled. Bear in mind that if you have any recurring services on your line such as Vivo Turbo that you did not cancel, then any credit that you add will immediately cause a renewal of those services. Therefore be sure to cancel any recurring services before your line becomes disconnected in case you decide to reactivate the line with a recharge.
Vivo Tourist Plan - eSIM only[]
Vivo offers a dedicated eSIM tourist plan for foreign visitors to Brazil, with a fixed data, voice and SMS allowance valid for 30 days. The package costs R$ 55 and includes 25 GB of data, 300 domestic voice minutes and 100 SMS to Brazilian numbers. It's possible to top up more data.
The Vivo Tourist Plan is a 100% digital offer based on the Brazilian Vivo Easy concept, with activation done exclusively via eSIM and not available in physical stores or on plastic SIM cards. The dedicated website for the tourist version is available in Portuguese, English and Spanish, making it easier for foreign visitors to complete the purchase and manage their line. During registration, a Brazilian CPF is not required; activation can be completed using a passport number, and the confirmation SMS can be received on a foreign phone number before the eSIM is activated in Brazil.
Validity is 30 days, starting from the moment the eSIM is activated in Brazil. You have up to 15 days after purchase to activate the Vivo Tourist Plan; if not activated in this window, the code expires. After online purchase, the eSIM QR code is sent by e‑mail and must be installed on the device before activation.
Payment is made online by credit card; most major brands are accepted, with the exception of Hipercard and Diners. Non‑temporary international credit cards are generally accepted, which makes it suitable for most foreign tourists arranging the eSIM before arrival.
Since this is an eSIM product, visitors must ensure that their phone supports eSIM and is not SIM‑locked to another carrier.
Prepaid plans (Vivo Pré)[]
The prepaid plans are called Vivo Pré (for activation text ‘VIVOPRE’ to 9003). There are options with different validity (considering DDD 011 - São Paulo):
| Price | Validity | Data | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| R$17 | 15 days | 4 GB | National unlimited SMS and calls
GoRead, Skeelo, Babbel and Hube Jornais |
| R$20 | 17 days | 5 GB | National unlimited SMS and calls
GoRead, Skeelo, Babbel and Hube Jornais |
| R$ 25 | 22 days | 6 GB | National unlimited SMS and calls
Plus 3 GB for YouTube traffic GoRead, Skeelo, Babbel and Hube Jornais |
| R$ 30 | 30 days | 10 GB | National unlimited SMS and calls
Plus 5 GB for YouTube traffic GoRead, Skeelo Intermediário, Babbel and Hube Jornais |
All offers above include free WhatsApp zero-rating - sending and receiving messages, photos, videos, audio notes and video/VoIP callings.
You can renew the plan by texting "ANTECIPE" to 9003.
If you fail to top up with the value of the plan (or more), you'll have an "partial" renewal of the plan, proportional to the balance that you got at that moment in your line. You can check all the values and data packages here https://www.vivo.com.br/para-voce/produtos-e-servicos/para-o-celular/pre-pago/renovacao-parcial
Activation is through *9003.
More info[]
- Vivo prefix code: 15
- APN: zap.vivo.com.br
- Website in Portuguese: http://www.vivo.com.br
TIM[]
TIM (pronounced like 'cheem'), owned by Telecom Italia, is the prepaid leader in the country. TIM is present in all Brazilian states and leads in coverage, with 98.9% of population covered by 4G/LTE and 91.7% by 3G in 2022.Coverage map .
TIM is also the only official carrier to cover the Comandante Ferraz station in Antartica, using satellite uplinks and special Nokia-Siemens 4G equipment. (https://www.marinha.mil.br/agenciadenoticias/estacao-antartica-brasileira-renova-parceria-de-comunicacao-satelital).
Availability[]
SIM cards are sold at many places. It's best to get them at their branded stores (store locator) for registration. If you need an eSIM, you can only get it in branded stores.
Recharge vouchers of R$ 10, R$ 15, R$ 20, R$ 30, R$ 40, R$ 50 and R$ 100 are sold extending with a validity 30 to 180 days in banks, lottery agencies, pharmacies, supermarkets and other places. You can also top up using your credit card online (site TIM - "recarga express"), app "Meu TIM" or over the phone by typing *244 or *244#. You can check balance by typing *222#. There is an option to program auto-recharge when balance is low or by chosen a specific day.
Prepaid plan[]
TIM Pré XIP Plus is now the standard plan nationwide. The internet quota depends on the top-up amount, but all options give unlimited national calls to any operator and free WhatsApp usage - valid only for messages, photos, videos and audio notes. VoIP calls (video and audio calling) are not included and uses the main data balance. There are free access to "Amazon Prime Video - versão celular" (mobile version) and "Aya Minibooks Light C".
TIM is the only operator that allows the user registration with a passport number, without CPF, using the same app as any other brazilian citzens. You just need to select the option when you start the simcard activation after inserting it in the phone.
| Recharge | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| R$ 10 | 2,4 GB | 10 days |
| R$ 12 | 3,2 GB | 15 days |
| R$ 15 | 4 GB | 17 days |
| R$ 17 | 5,41 GB | 22 days |
| R$ 20 | 6,14 GB | 30 days |
| R$ 25 | 7,8 GB | 30 days |
| R$ 30 | 12,1 GB + 4 GB extras to access social networks apps - Facebook, Instagram and X | 30 days |
| R$ 40 | 12,1 GB + 7 GB extras to access social networks apps - Facebook, Instagram and X | 30 days |
| R$ 50 | 12,1 GB + 8 GB extras to access social networks apps - Facebook, Instagram and X | 30 days |
source: https://www.tim.com.br/planos/pre-pago/sumarios/tim-pre-xip-plus
More info[]
TIM has the most advantageous tariffs for calling abroad, depending on the destination country (excluding TIM Visitor, that has special tariffs). To take advantage of these prices you must make a call using the prefix 41 when calling abroad.
- TIM carrier code: 41
- APN: timbrasil.br or tim.br
- Username and password: tim
- Website in Portuguese: www.tim.com.br
Claro[]
Claro (pronounced like 'CLAH-row') is the third largest mobile operator in Brazil owned by Mexican América Móvil. In 2019, it acquired the Brazilian operations of Nextel.
Claro's network has national coverage and similar to Vivo, Claro offers additional services, like fixed broadband connection, telephone line and TV subscription.
4G/LTE coverage is on 91% of population and 3G is on 96.6% in 2022: Coverage Map
Availability[]
Claro physical SIM cards are sold at many places, including news stands, pharmacies and some small supermarkets. It's best to get them at their store for immediate activation without a CPF (store locator).
eSIM[]
You can purchase a eSIM with the tourist plan (Claro Flex Pass). Regular prepaid plan also can be purchased in Claro's website, but a CPF number is mandatory. You can also get an eSIM in Claro branded stores.
Top Up[]
You can add credit online by credit card or using vouchers sold in all Claro stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, lottery stores etc. Values of R$13 to R$100 are available. Enter voucher code like this *577*<voucher pin="">#. Check credit by typing *544#.</voucher>
Online top up also gets you up to 2 GB bonus valid for 7 days.
Claro Flex Pass - eSIM Tourist Plan[]
Claro flex pass is a 100% digital eSIM‑only mobile internet plan designed specifically for international visitors in Brazil, with no contracts and a one‑time payment by credit card. The offer is managed entirely through the Claro flex app, available in English and tailored for foreigners who do not have a Brazilian ID. Plans include up to 40 GB, all with unlimited calls and SMS to Brazilian numbers on Claro’s nationwide network.
Claro flex pass is based on the Brazilian Claro Flex concept, but offered in a special version tailored to international visitors that does not require a Brazilian CPF number for activation. Instead, tourists can sign up using only a passport and a temporary address in Brazil, keeping the same fully digital, app‑managed experience of Claro Flex while removing the local ID requirement that applies to Brazilian residents.
To sign up, travelers only need a temporary address in Brazil and a passport number, and upon activation they receive a Brazilian mobile number linked to their eSIM‑compatible device. There are three diferent plans
| Data allowance | Duration | Price (BRL) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 GB | 15 days | R$44.90 |
| 30 GB | 30 days | R$59.90 |
| 40 GB | 30 days | R$69.90 |
Prepaid Plan[]
Their standard prepaid plan is called Prezão.
If the balance is less than R$15.00, a daily promotion is applied, which costs R$2.19 per day of use, giving access to 250 MB, WhatsApp, unlimited Claro-to-Claro calls and 10 minutes to other operators.
With balance or top-up above than R$15.00, the amount will be automatically converted by the "R$ 1 per day" promotion, and the following benefits.
| Price | Data | Validity | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| R$ 15,00 | 5 gb | 15 days | WhatsApp
Unlimited national calls Unlimited SMS to Claro numbers and 300 SMS for other companies |
| R$ 20,00 | 8 GB + 2 GB for YouTube | 20 days | WhatsApp
Unlimited national calls Unlimited SMS to Claro numbers and 300 SMS for other companies |
| R$ 25,00 | 10 GB + 2 GB for YouTube | 25 days | WhatsApp
Unlimited national calls Unlimited SMS to Claro numbers and 300 SMS for other companies |
| R$ 30,00 | 12 GB + 3 GB for YouTube | 30 days | WhatsApp
Unlimited national calls Unlimited SMS to Claro numbers and 300 SMS for other companies |
More info[]
- Claro carrier code: 21
- APN: claro.com.br
- Website in Portuguese: http://www.claro.com.br
Algar Telecom []
Algar Telecom belongs to the Algar Group and operates a small mobile network formerly called CTBC Celular in the central inland of Brazil. The company is based out of Uberlândia, Minas Gerais and has 0.4% of the Brazilian market share. From their total of 1.1 million subscribers 71% are using their prepaid plan.
While they operate for business customers in some centers, private customers on prepaid are restricted to a small area mostly in the state of Minas Gerais. Without roaming in other places, they are not recommended for travellers. In 2016 they switched on 4G/LTE on 700 MHz (band 28), in 2017 1800 MHz (B3) is refarmed for 4G/LTE. It only covers around 1-2% of the national population in these areas in 2017.
There's only one monthly plan:
- Pré 30 dias - R$10/month: 8 GB+unlimited at evenings, valid for 30 days with unlimited local calls.
In a short, as Algar is just a regional carrier (operating in a bunch of cities in the Triangulo Mineiro region and some little near cities around), this operator is not suitable for a traveler, and we recommend another operator above while roaming here, due to its very limited coverage.
- Algar carrier selection code: 12
- APN: ctbc.br Username: ctbc Password: 1212
- Website in Portuguese: http://www.algartelecom.com.br/
eSIM for Brazil[]
Brazil supports eSIM connectivity via local and international providers. Travelers can use prepaid eSIM data plans without a physical SIM card. These plans are typically data-only, operate on 4G/LTE networks, and support 5G where available, depending on coverage and provider. Activation is completed digitally, usually via QR code, with no requirement for a physical SIM or long-term contract.
Yesim[]
Yesim has fixed eSIM prepaid data plans available for Brazil. These plans are data-only, offering a convenient way for visitors to use 4G/5G mobile internet across the country. Check the official Yesim website for the latest pricing and seamless installation. Currently, you can prepay the following data plans for Brazil:
| Price | Data | Duration | 5 G? | Calls | SMS | Cost per GB |
| $18.00 | 5 GB | 15 days | Yes | ❌ | ❌ | $3.60 |
| $26.40 | 10 GB | 30 days | Yes | ❌ | ❌ | $2.64 |
| $37.20 | 20 GB | 30 days | Yes | ❌ | ❌ | $1.86 |
Airalo[]
Airalo offers prepaid data plans with fixed prices for a certain number of days. Besides, it has extra data plans with SMS and calls included. These are its current data plans for Brazil.
| Price | Data | Duration | 5 G? | Calls | SMS | Cost per GB |
| $4.00 | 1 GB | 3 days | No | ❌ | ❌ | $4.00 |
| $9.50 | 3 GB | 3 days | No | ❌ | ❌ | $3.17 |
| $10.00 | 3 GB | 7 days | No | ❌ | ❌ | $3.33 |
| $13.00 | 5 GB | 7 days | No | ❌ | ❌ | $2.60 |
| $23.00 | 10 GB | 7 days | No | ❌ | ❌ | $2.30 |
| $13.50 | 5 GB | 15 days | No | ❌ | ❌ | $2.70 |
| $23.50 | 10 GB | 15 days | No | ❌ | ❌ | $2.35 |
| $37.00 | 20 GB | 15 days | No | ❌ | ❌ | $1.85 |
| $14.00 | 5 GB | 30 days | No | ❌ | ❌ | $2.80 |
| $25.00 | 10 GB | 30 days | No | ❌ | ❌ | $2.50 |
| $38.00 | 20 GB | 30 days | No | ❌ | ❌ | $1.90 |
| $14.00 | 5 GB | 30 days | No | 50 mins | 50 SMS | $2.80 |
| $25.00 | 10 GB | 30 days | No | 100 mins | 100 SMS | $2.50 |
| $38.00 | 20 GB | 30 days | No | 200 mins | 200 SMS | $1.90 |
Other operators and MVNO[]
Sercomtel[]
It has been privatized in Feb/2021 and sold out to an investiment fund, which is working to change the company. During this process, and considering its size and uncertain, those plans won't be shown any further and its here only for historical reasons and because it was an revelant company, despite it's tiny size.
- Sercomtel carrier selection code: 43
- APN: sercomtel.com.br Username and Password: sercomtel
- Website (in Portuguese): http://www.sercomtel.com.br
Oi (mobile operations sold)[]
Oi was historically the no. 4 nationwide mobile operator in Brazil.
In 2022, amid continuing financial difficulties, the Brazilian regulator ANATEL approved Oi's sale of its mobile phone operations to Vivo, TIM and Claro.
Correios Celular[]
The first viable MVNO has started in March 2017 by the Brazilian Post Office (Correios). Correios Celular is a joint venture between the Post Office and EUTV, using the mobile network of TIM in 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G, but no international calls can be made and no international roaming is offered so far.
Availability[]
SIM cards by the state-owned company are available in mostly of post offices throughout major parts of Brazil (store locator) .
You can purchase an eSIM, that costs R$10,00 plus one of three options of prepaid plan - R$25,00 (standard 2 GB, up 5 GB), R$30,00 (standard 10 GB, up 15 GB) or R$40,00 (standard 20 GB, up 30 GB) (https://www.correioscelular.com.br/e-sim/).
It's uncertain if a CPF number is mandatory to buy an eSIM or use the line.
More info[]
- it's still very much unknown, how and if this operator will be accessible to foreigners without CPF
- APN: internet.br
- Website in Portuguese: http://www.correioscelular.com.br/