“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?

Brazil offers around 150 eSIM providers and provides roughly 5900 prepaid data plans, giving travelers a wide range of options to suit their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Brazil?

Yes, several eSIM providers offer unlimited data plans that are valid in Brazil. The providers that offer such plans are Roamify, Yesim, Truely, abesteSIM, MicroEsim, and FairPlay. All of these plans allow tethering, but they may include speed throttling, and abesteSIM specifically limits the speed to 5 Mbps. Prices for the unlimited options range from roughly five dollars (Roamify) to about two hundred thirty dollars (MicroEsim), with validity periods from one to forty days depending on the provider.

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, travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS capability can be bought for Brazil. Providers that offer such plans are Airalo and Airhub. Both give a local number with Brazilian country code +55, allowing inbound and outbound voice calls and SMS. Airalo’s plans range from 1 GB for $4.50 USD to 100 GB for $69.00 USD, while Airhub offers similar data ranges with prices from about $23.50 USD for 10 GB to $69.00 USD for 100 GB. Other providers such as GlobaleSIM, Roamify, Orange Travel, Esimtofly, LinkeSIM, Earth Esim, and TravelKon also offer telephone and SMS services but use foreign dialing codes like +1, +33, or +48; those numbers are not local Brazilian numbers, though they still provide the same voice and SMS functionality.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 25, 2026