Brazil

Yes, as long as you have an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked iPhone. That covers the iPhone XS, XR and every model since, including the SE (2020 onwards) and the latest Pro and Pro Max ranges. These handsets support dual-SIM, so your Brazil travel eSIM runs alongside your usual SIM. After buying, you scan the QR code we email you to install the eSIM, then it connects to the local network once you land in Brazil. If you are unsure whether your iPhone is unlocked, dial *#06# to confirm it shows an EID number, or check Settings. Our 24/7 support team can help you verify compatibility before you fly out to Sao Paulo or Rio.

Yes. The Brazil eSIM works on most recent eSIM-capable, unlocked Android phones. That includes the Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, plus the Z Fold and Z Flip foldables, Google Pixel 3 and later, and many current models from other major brands. The key requirements are eSIM support and an unlocked handset, since a locked phone won't accept a new profile. Installation is simple: scan the QR code we email after purchase to add the eSIM, then it activates on the local network when you arrive in Brazil. Budget and older Android phones sometimes lack eSIM hardware, so if you're not certain, our 24/7 support can quickly check your exact model before you travel.

Your Brazil eSIM connects to the TIM network, one of the country's leading mobile operators. That gives you fast, reliable mobile internet, with 5G available across major hubs like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and 4G/LTE almost everywhere else. Because it's a local network connection rather than international roaming, you get strong speeds for maps, ride-hailing, streaming and video calls without paying roaming fees. The eSIM automatically registers on TIM the moment you land and switch it on, so there's no manual network selection or fiddly setup needed. You simply install the eSIM before your trip and let it carry your data the instant you arrive in Brazil.

Coverage is strong well beyond Sao Paulo and Rio. The TIM network reaches across most populated areas, so you stay connected in cities like Salvador, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte and Fortaleza, along the coast, and around popular spots such as Iguazu Falls and the beaches of the Northeast. You'll generally get fast 5G in big urban centres and dependable 4G/LTE in smaller towns and along main highways. As with any country, very remote stretches of the Amazon, the Pantanal wetlands or deep rural interior can see weaker or patchy signal. For most tourist itineraries, though, this eSIM keeps your mobile internet running for navigation, bookings and staying in touch throughout Brazil.

It only takes a few minutes. After your purchase, we email you a QR code. On your phone, open the eSIM or mobile data settings, choose to add a new plan or eSIM, then scan that QR code to install the profile. We recommend doing this on home Wi-Fi before you leave. The plan's data and validity period don't start counting until the eSIM first connects to the local network in Brazil, so installing early costs you nothing. Once you land and switch the eSIM on, it registers automatically and you're online. Remember it's data-only, so use WhatsApp, FaceTime or iMessage for calls and texts. Our 24/7 support team is on hand if you need a walkthrough.

Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Scan the QR code we email you while you're still on reliable Wi-Fi at home, so the eSIM profile is ready and waiting. Crucially, installing early doesn't start the clock: your data allowance and validity period only begin when the eSIM first connects to a network once you arrive in Brazil. That means you can set everything up days in advance without losing any of your plan. When you land at Guarulhos in Sao Paulo or Galeao in Rio, you simply enable the eSIM and you're online straight away, with no hunting for a local tourist SIM or queuing at an airport kiosk. If anything looks off during setup, our 24/7 support can help.

For most travellers, yes. A Brazil travel eSIM gives you a flat, prepaid plan you arrange upfront, with no roaming fees and no surprise charges on your bill when you get home. Traditional roaming from your home carrier can stack up daily fees or steep per-megabyte rates, which add up fast over a week or two of using maps, social media and streaming. With our eSIM you sort out your data allowance once, and if you run low you simply buy or add another plan rather than overpaying upfront. You also keep your normal number active on your main SIM for important calls or texts. It's a predictable, budget-friendly way to stay connected across Brazil.

It depends on how you travel in Brazil. For a week of light use, mainly maps, messaging, ride-hailing and occasional browsing, many travellers are comfortable with a smaller eSIM plan. If you stream music, post lots of photos and videos to social media, make frequent video calls or rely on your phone for navigation all day around Sao Paulo and Rio, choose a more generous allowance. As a rough guide, heavier daily use can run to a gigabyte or more per day. A good tip is to use hotel and cafe Wi-Fi for big downloads to stretch your data. The advantage of an eSIM is flexibility: if you run low, you can top up with another plan in minutes rather than guessing perfectly upfront.

Yes to both. The Brazil eSIM is data-only, and WhatsApp runs entirely over data, so you can message, make voice calls and video call friends and family exactly as you do at home. The same goes for FaceTime, iMessage and other VoIP apps. WhatsApp is hugely popular in Brazil, so it's also how many hotels, tour operators and restaurants prefer to communicate. Meanwhile, your usual phone number stays active on your primary SIM thanks to dual-SIM. We recommend switching that line's roaming off so it doesn't rack up charges, while letting the eSIM carry all your mobile internet. That way you stay reachable on your normal number for anything essential without paying roaming fees on your data.

Yes. Personal hotspot, or tethering, is fully supported on the Brazil eSIM. You can turn your phone into a portable Wi-Fi point and connect a laptop, tablet, e-reader or a travelling companion's phone, which is handy for working from a cafe in Sao Paulo or sharing one plan across a couple. Just remember that anything you tether draws from the same data allowance as your phone, so streaming or large downloads over the hotspot will use it up faster. If you expect to share a lot, pick a more generous plan, and if you run low you can simply top up with another. Hotspot settings live in the same menu as on any normal SIM, so there's nothing extra to configure.

The best eSIM for Brazil is one that connects to a strong local network, installs in minutes and gives you a clear, prepaid plan with no roaming fees. Our Brazil travel eSIM does exactly that, running on the reliable TIM network with fast 5G across Sao Paulo, Rio and beyond, plus dependable coverage in smaller towns and tourist spots. You activate it instantly by scanning a QR code, install before you fly, keep your normal number on your main SIM, and tether to other devices when you need to. With flexible top-ups and 24/7 support before and during your trip, it's a simple, hassle-free alternative to a physical tourist SIM or expensive roaming.