Brazil's national wireless market is led by Vivo (Telefônica Brasil), Claro (América Móvil) and TIM. Across metropolitan hubs like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, 4G LTE and 5G coverage is fast and widely distributed.
Purchasing a local prepaid SIM card in Brazil legally requires a CPF tax registration number, which can be bureaucratic for foreign visitors to navigate. International travel eSIMs bypass the CPF requirement and activate upon arrival.
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Lowest price
$2.50
$0.83/day
SimOptions1 GB for 3 days
Visit SimOptions(opens in a new tab)See in the listLowest per day · Cheapest for a month or more
$4.99
$0.17/day
eTravelSim1 GB for 30 days
Visit eTravelSim(opens in a new tab)See in the listCheapest for a week or more
$3.69
$0.53/day
Airhub1 GB for 7 days
Visit Airhub(opens in a new tab)See in the listCheapest unlimited
$3.99
$3.99/day
WiiLineUnlimited for 1 day
Visit WiiLine(opens in a new tab)See in the list257 of 257 plans for Brazil
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SailyPrices checked Source: saily.com (opens in a new tab)
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eSIM2FlyPrices checked Source: esim2fly.com (opens in a new tab)
eTravelSimPrices checked Source: etravelsim.com (opens in a new tab)
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SimOptionsPrices checked Source: simoptions.com (opens in a new tab)
Showing the first 13, in the order chosen above.
The cheapest plan from each provider that lasts at least this long. Data allowance in brackets.
| Provider | 3+ days | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $12.003 days (unlimited) | $25.007 days (unlimited) | $46.0015 days (unlimited) | $85.0030 days (unlimited) |
| Holafly | $13.503 days (unlimited) | $28.507 days (unlimited) | $51.5015 days (unlimited) | $100.5030 days (unlimited) |
| aloSIM | $11.003 days (unlimited) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $8.0015 days (2 GB) | $10.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Ubigi | $5.007 days (1 GB) | $5.007 days (1 GB) | $9.0015 days (3 GB) | $12.0030 days (1 GB) |
| Saily | $21.995 days (unlimited) | $3.997 days (1 GB) | $48.9915 days (unlimited) | $9.9930 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMX | $11.903 days (unlimited) | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $56.8015 days (unlimited) | $11.8030 days (3 GB) |
| eTravelSim | $17.995 days (unlimited) | $24.997 days (unlimited) | $52.9915 days (unlimited) | $4.9930 days (1 GB) |
| SimOptions | $2.503 days (1 GB) | $10.507 days (5 GB) | $39.5015 days (20 GB) | $97.9030 days (50 GB) |
| GoMoWorld | $4.997 days (1 GB) | $4.997 days (1 GB) | $12.9930 days (5 GB) | $12.9930 days (5 GB) |
| Jetpac | $27.003 days (unlimited) | $10.007 days (3 GB) | $189.0021 days (unlimited) | $14.0030 days (5 GB) |
| eSIMGlobe | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $10.0015 days (3 GB) | $10.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Voye | $15.007 days (3 GB) | $15.007 days (3 GB) | $22.0015 days (5 GB) | $35.0030 days (8 GB) |
| eSIM2Fly | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $7.8015 days (3 GB) | $8.2030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMo | $4.907 days (1 GB) | $4.907 days (1 GB) | $12.9030 days (3 GB) | $12.9030 days (3 GB) |
| Virgin Connect Roam | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $8.5015 days (2 GB) | $11.5030 days (3 GB) |
| Airhub | $3.697 days (1 GB) | $3.697 days (1 GB) | $23.5030 days (10 GB) | $23.5030 days (10 GB) |
| Roamix | $5.557 days (1 GB) | $5.557 days (1 GB) | $10.8515 days (3 GB) | $11.0030 days (3 GB) |
| WiiLine | $4.993 days (1 GB) | $3.997 days (1 GB) | $5.9915 days (1 GB) | $5.9930 days (1 GB) |
CPF tax ID requirement for local prepaid SIMs
Under Anatel regulations, activating a local physical Brazilian prepaid SIM card requires a CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) taxpayer number. While foreign tourists can theoretically register with a passport at authorized carrier stores, the process is often bureaucratic. International travel eSIMs operate on roaming agreements and require no CPF registration.
Vast geography and network frequency bands
Brazil spans 8.5 million square kilometres. Vivo generally provides the most reliable network footprint in smaller towns and ecotourism destinations like the Pantanal or Amazon basin, while Claro and TIM are strong in coastal metropolises. 4G uses Band 28 (700 MHz), Band 3 (1800 MHz) and Band 7 (2600 MHz).
Airport connectivity and transport apps
Major international airports including São Paulo–Guarulhos (GRU) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão (GIG) have busy arrival terminals where having working cellular data is critical for booking official rideshare vehicles and navigating local transit.
| Provider | Networks it lists |
|---|---|
| Airalo | Not named |
| Holafly | Not named |
| aloSIM | Not named |
| Ubigi | Not named |
| Saily | Not named |
| eSIMX | Not named |
| eTravelSim | Not named |
| SimOptions | Not named |
| GoMoWorld | Not named |
| Jetpac | Not named |
| eSIMGlobe | Not named |
| Voye | Not named |
| eSIM2Fly | Not named |
| eSIMo | Not named |
| Virgin Connect Roam | Not named |
| Airhub | Not named |
| Roamix | Claro, TIM, Vivo |
| WiiLine | TIM Brazil, Vivo Brazil |
In our check on 26 Oct 2026, the cheapest verified plan for Brazil was SimOptions's brazil 1 gb, 3 days at $2.50. For a week or more, the cheapest was Airhub at $3.69 for 7 days. A 30-day plan started at $4.99 (eTravelSim). Prices change, so confirm on the provider's site.
No. Travel eSIMs do not require a Brazilian tax ID (CPF) or in-person verification. Only local physical prepaid SIM cards purchased in Brazil require CPF registration with Anatel.
Vivo and Claro provide the strongest overall coverage across Brazil. Vivo has the widest rural and interior reach, while Claro delivers high data speeds in major urban centres such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Most international travel eSIMs for Brazil are data-only profiles without a local Brazilian phone number. You can use WhatsApp, FaceTime and messaging apps over cellular data.
Single-country plans stop at the border. Compare nearby destinations, or see South America prices side by side.
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