Brazil eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 10 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- TIM 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 5 GB · 30 days · $1.20/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $11.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $23.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $23.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $84.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Brazil
The Brazil eSIM connects to TIM. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Brazil
- GRU São Paulo Guarulhos
- GIG Rio de Janeiro Galeão
- BSB Brasília
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Brazil.
City guides in Brazil
About unlimited in Brazil
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Brazil?
These regional eSIMs include Brazil. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Brazil eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $14.99.
All 10 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $4.99 | $0.33 | $2.50 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $1.20 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $14.99 | $0.50 | $1.50 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $23.99 | $0.80 | $1.20 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $11.99 | $4.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $18.99 | $3.80 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $24.99 | $3.57 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $32.99 | $3.30 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $84.99 | $2.83 | No cap |
Questions about Brazil
Which networks does the Brazil eSIM use?
The Brazil eSIM connects to TIM. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Brazil?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $5.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Brazil?
Yes, from $11.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Brazil plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Brazil?
The main international airports are São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG), Brasília (BSB).
Does a regional eSIM cover Brazil?
Yes. Latin America and Global include Brazil. The smallest, Latin America, covers 17 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.