“Payment process went smoothly. No registration is a bliss. However, avoid this carrier if your destination is the Brazilian Northeast coast. After installation, I couldn't get service so activation never happened. After 24h actively speaking to their customer service via telegram, I have yet to receive my refund. The support keeps asking irrelevant questions that had been answered in my initial email.”

VICTOR

Apr 5, 2026

abesteSIM Brazil

“couldn't find out what number was assigned. *221# didn't work. got the number from support. however, VoLTE is not working (during calls the phone switches back to 3G). the network provider is Contel.”

Horst

Nov 4, 2025

Giga.Tel Brazil

“If you buy eSIM with option "activate immediately" everything works fine so far.

ATTENTION: There is also an option for future activation for a specific date
-> eSIM activation in Brazil almost impossible, worked after trying for several hours
-> eSIM has been suspended after six days without any reason (just 6 of 20 GB consumed)
-> Support was unresponsive. No answer to several messages
-> Therefore my WhatsApp account has been reported and temporarily blocked!!!

Product: "Brasil LOCAL 20GB/30d"”

Alexander

Oct 20, 2025

Giga.Tel Brazil

“esim could not be activated, support was completely unresponsive.”

Mike

Sep 20, 2025

Giga.Tel Brazil

“Never received the esim and no answer to messages.
Scam”

Pelat

Aug 3, 2025

esimzon Brazil

“Terrible service, I had to manually select the network they asked me to and still won't work. Not recommended.”

Alex

Jun 17, 2025

MicroEsim Brazil

“Horrible, i had 3 sim cards from which 1 worked”

Josef

Jun 11, 2025

Airhub Brazil

“It's not true about free test 200MB. They didn't give it to me”

Alex

May 25, 2025

Roamless Brazil

“They wrote about free test offer 250MB - but it is not true, they didn't give me this free 250MB”

Alex

May 25, 2025

GlobaleSIM Brazil

“Signal is weak. Loose LTE. From 3G no internet. Price was 18 dollars for 10 GB.month.”

Dmytro

Oct 16, 2024

Airhub Brazil

“paid 25$, got empty QR code for installation”

Ivan

Aug 30, 2024

Airhub Brazil

“I didn't get QR code still, I totally disappointed with their service
I am waiting for long time

So don't buy this sim”

Jaswant

Jul 30, 2024

GlobaleSIM Brazil

“Not good, most of the time I could not use it. There was a signal, and people with physical SIMS on the same network had no problems.”

William

Jul 28, 2024

GlobaleSIM Brazil

“I didn’t get a confirmation email, from the QR in the confirmation page I could not install it, because it said this QR had been used already, and when checking the code they also mention there it was showing data for a booking completely different than mine. When contacting costumer service they didn’t bother to answer and i just had the option to report them to PayPal, good thing I didn’t give them my credit card details, who knows what would have happened in that situation ”

andre

Jul 27, 2024

GLOBAL YO Brazil

“I bought a top up which vanished immediately, and they refused to credit or refund. I’d avoid this provider.”

Nicholas

Jun 12, 2024

GlobaleSIM Brazil

“Not good. When data does work, everything loads slowly but a lot of the time it doesn’t work. The coverage is terrible and j was Constantly losing data signal. I was in Salvador/Bahia and Rio. You would think coverage would be better in Rio but it was worse. It left me stranded and disrupted my whole day. Do not recommend! Also bought a voice plan and the number the gave me never worked and I couldn’t make any calls. Tried to contact them but had no response. Don’t waste your money. Avoid! ”

Tay

Apr 10, 2024

Airhub Brazil

“Terrible coverage, unreliable connection, always going in and out even in large cities. ”

S

Jan 26, 2024

Nomad Brazil

“Awesome expirence and good price!”

Joao

Mar 23, 2021

Brazil Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Brazil

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Brazil, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

There are around 140 travel eSIM providers and more than 5, 700 prepaid data plans available for Brazil. With such a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Brazil?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans for Brazil. The most affordable option begins at $0.00 USD for a one‑day plan from Firsty, while the highest priced plans reach around $116.05 USD for longer validity periods, depending on the provider. Many of the unlimited offers come with speed limits or throttling: Firsty caps download speeds to about 256 kbps, abesteSIM and Yoho Mobile restrict speeds to 5 Mbps, and other providers note that speeds may be throttled without specifying an exact cap. All of the unlimited plans support tethering, and the validity ranges vary from 1 day to 30 days. Travelers should review each plan’s speed policy and choose a validity period that fits their stay.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Brazil?

In Brazil, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:

Vivo: Operated by Telefônica, Vivo is the largest mobile network in Brazil, offering extensive coverage and a wide range of services.
Claro: A subsidiary of América Móvil, Claro provides comprehensive mobile services across the country, including advanced data and voice solutions.
TIM: Controlled by Telecom Italia, TIM delivers nationwide mobile services with a focus on innovation and customer experience.
Algar Telecom: Serving specific regions, Algar Telecom offers mobile services primarily in parts of Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, and São Paulo states.

In addition to these MNOs, Brazil hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), such as Datora and Surf. MVNOs provide mobile services by leasing access from major carriers rather than owning the infrastructure themselves. It's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of MNOs, not MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Brazil?

Yes, several travel eSIM providers offer plans for Brazil that include a phone number and SMS capabilities. The most common providers—GlobaleSIM, Airalo, Roamify, Orange Travel, LinkeSIM, and Esimtofly—offer voice (inbound and outbound) and SMS (inbound and/or outbound) with each plan. Airalo’s plans use the country’s own dialing code +55, giving users a local Brazilian number, while the other providers’ plans use foreign dialing codes such as +1 or +33, meaning the phone number is not local to Brazil.

Prices for these plans vary widely. The smallest offers 1 GB of data for 7 days at $4.50, with the largest options providing up to 100 GB for 30 days. Validity periods range from one day to 365 days, and prices start around $4.50 and can extend to $105 for the longest plans, giving travelers flexibility depending on their needs.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 1, 2026