Brazil SIM card: Prices and where to buy it

Imagine visiting this wonderful place without having a great connection to share your trip with friends and family. In this article, we will tell you all you need to know about Brazil SIM cards, a good alternative to avoid expensive roaming.

This huge country has everything. We encourage you to go to Bahia de Porto Seguro, where you will find clean beaches, comfy parasols, and musical shows. It is six kilometers away from downtown Porto Seguro, a place with old buildings but with modern services.

If you want something quieter, go to Archipelago Fernando de Noronha, where only one of its 20 islets is habited. There you will find small houses designed for tourists, the maximum capacity is 600 people and can only be reached by plane from the city of Natal or Recife.

If what you like are huge hotels and nightlife, then stay in Rio de Janeiro, visit the well-known Playa de Copacabana, the Cristo Redentor, and the Pan de Azucar hill.

Where to buy a Brazil SIM card?

There are many ways, but we recommend you acquire a SIM card using the internet. There are online stores like Holafly, that offer different options.

You can acquire it through an online store, also in a physical store, or at your destination international airport. If you get it in a physical store, make sure that the SIM card you chose works well in the country and has access to the biggest mobile operators in Brazil. If you decide to get it at the airport when you arrive, you can find different options at Sao Paulo Airport, or also at Antonio Carlos Jovím Airport in Rio de Janeiro.

Buying before traveling

Here we recommend you buy your SIM card through online stores because on the internet you have different payment options, there are interesting promotions, and you can do it from home. If you do it from a physical store, you may find prices that were not expected on your initial budget.

Another advantage of buying before traveling is that you will have internet when you land, and that could be useful if you don’t have time to queue in physical stores.

You may also be interested in our article about the South America SIM card.

Holafly online shop

Within the different benefits that exist, it stands out that with this Holafly SIM card you can share data, something very useful if you travel accompanied. Another advantage is that you can keep your WhatsApp number, this way you will be connected all the time and there will be no risk of losing your conversations. This company also offers a shipping service, you will be able to choose the one that best suits your budget and needs.

If you want to use this option, you only have to enter the Holafly eSIM shop, check the advantages, the service plan, pick one of the two-card options that exist, enter the required information and that’s it!

Vivo, Claro, and other stores in Brazil

In Brazil, there are several cell phone companies. The biggest one is Vivo (Brazil telephone company), which leads 33% of the market, it is followed by Claro Brazil (America Movil), which has a 29% of users, TIM Brazil (Telecom Italia) with a 13% of subscribers, and Cielo (AT&T) with a 6% of subscribers. Recently, the Brazil telephone company acquired Oi, consolidating the Vivo brand as the one with the largest coverage and affiliates in that country.

The data SIM service for foreigners is available in Brazil and there are many acquisition points. Make sure they have access to the most recognized operators.

How much does a Brazil SIM card cost?

The Holafly store offers two types of SIM cards for Brazil. You can choose either the 10GB card for 30 days or the 12GB card also for 30 days. See the following table for more information:

eSIM card for Brazil, the new alternative

The Brazil eSIM card is basically a digital SIM card that is activated by a QR code, which we send to your email just after you make your purchase. If you need to make an urgent trip to Brazil, but you are not in your country, don’t worry, they can send it to you if you’re already in Brazi.

The requirements for its activation are very simple:

• Make sure your cell phone is eSIM compatible. You will see the list of devices on the official page of the product.
• Buy the eSIM.
• You need an email to make the purchase and receive the eSIM.
• Download and configure the QR code.
• As soon as you land at your destination, activate it.

Advantages of the Brazil eSIM card

• The WhatsApp number is still the same. You will be able to text and call your contacts as if you were in your home country.
• 24-hour customer service. If you have any questions, you can contact custoemr service by email or access chat support anytime.
• You get it immediately. You receive the QR code and it gets activated quickly.

How much does a Brazil eSIM card cost?

The eSIM has affordable prices in comparison with the roaming fees.

The Holafly store currently has a single rate available.

The eSIM card for Brazil uses Vivo’s 4G LTE network, the best in the country.

Frequent questions about the Brazil eSIM card

We have answered some of the traveler’s frequent questions. This will help you solve your doubts.

SIM cards for another destinations

Don’t forget to visit our other articles about SIM cards to travel to:

• Switzerland eSIM card.
• Prepaid Europe SIM card.
• Canada SIM card.
• Mexico eSIM card.