PikoeSIM
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Brazil eSIM
Plans from€0.33
100 MB 7 days
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 4G/5G data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Brazil only. Other destinations and maritime networks are outside the plan. |
| Local networks | Vivo Brazil, TIM Brazil |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. |
| Data & validity | Allowances run from 100 MB to 50 GB with 7-, 15- or 30-day validity depending on the plan. There is no plan lasting 1 day; the shortest validity is 7 days, and each allowance is a fixed total rather than a daily refill. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. These plans carry no local phone number and no standard calls or SMS. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | You need an eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone. Check the exact regional model before you buy. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Brazil.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in Brazil
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in Brazil
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.33 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
How do I pick the right plan?
The recommendations here start from trip length and how you'll use data, not from chasing the best price. A stopover of one day needs very little, while a stay of 14 days or 2 weeks wants more headroom. Light use on a short holiday fits 1 GB for 7 days at €1.82. Longer visits suit the 3 GB plan in 7-, 15- or 30-day lengths at €5.08. There's no single best value plan; heavy mapping or a data hotspot argues for the larger tiers up to 50 GB for 30 days.
Which networks does the Brazil eSIM run on?
TIM Brazil is listed with 4G LTE and 5G support, and Vivo Brazil is also listed, though its LTE and 5G status isn't confirmed in the plan details. Which operator your phone locks onto depends on location and device. Treat any best coverage claim as marketing until you've tested the service where you'll actually be; a bigger allowance doesn't stretch an operator's reach into forest or along a river.
Will my phone run this eSIM?
Your phone has to be eSIM-compatible and network-unlocked. On iOS, open Settings > General > About; "No SIM Restrictions" next to Carrier Lock means the iPhone is unlocked. On Android, the compatible phones list varies by model, so check the compatibility guide rather than assuming a new device will work. A recent phone is not proof it's unlocked or eSIM-ready.
When is the best time to install and activate the eSIM?
Install on dependable Wi-Fi before you fly and keep the supplied instructions. Don't count on an instant installation claim; give yourself a few quiet minutes on Wi-Fi with the QR code. Installing and starting the validity may be different events, and the exact activation trigger isn't confirmed, so follow the supplied guidance. On arrival, enable the travel line and set it as the data line.
Does this eSIM include calls, SMS, or a local number?
No. These are data-only plans with no local phone number, so use internet calling and messaging apps instead. The features stop at data: an existing app account can stay, but bank verification texts still need the number registered with your bank, which these plans can't receive. Check your home carrier's charges before leaving your regular line switched on.
Can I share the data allowance with a laptop?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. Any device sharing the connection draws from the same plan allowance. Tethering to a laptop is fine, but pause automatic updates and cloud backups first; they'll quietly consume data while you work.
Does the allowance refill each day?
No. The allowance shown is the total for the whole plan period, not a daily refill, and these are not unlimited or monthly plans. A 30-day plan isn't automatically one month, since a calendar month runs 28 to 31 days. Match both the data amount and the number of days to your trip, watch usage in your phone's settings, and push large downloads to Wi-Fi.
Does the same plan work in Rio, São Paulo, and Manaus?
Yes. These are Brazil-wide plans, not city-by-city products, so the same eSIM card works in Rio, São Paulo and Manaus while data and validity remain. City coverage doesn't prove reception at a remote lodge or on the river, so save onward-transfer instructions before you leave the urban area.
What should I do if the eSIM has no internet access?
First confirm you're in Brazil, the travel line is enabled and set as the data line, and the plan still has data and validity left. Apply any supplied roaming and APN settings to that line, then toggle airplane mode for a few seconds or restart the phone. If reception is weak, try another spot before contacting the support channel that came with your order, and keep the eSIM installed.
How can I prevent my home SIM from using roaming data?
Turn off data roaming on your regular SIM and switch off automatic mobile-data switching. Set the travel eSIM as the data line. Apply any travel-line roaming setting only to that eSIM, and remember home-carrier charges for calls or texts are separate from this plan.
Can I extend the plan or add extra data?
Check what your order includes before you top up or buy another plan. Don't assume a second purchase extends the current expiry, carries over unused data or reuses the installed profile. Treat "no contract" as a search term rather than a confirmed seller policy, and read the purchase terms. Keep the existing eSIM until the setup instructions or support say otherwise.
How can I get help or find out about refund eligibility?
Keep your order reference, phone model and a clear description of the fault when you contact the support channel listed with your order. Read the purchase conditions for refund eligibility before you activate or use a plan. Don't delete the installed eSIM as a first fix.
Getting online in Brazil
A Brazil eSIM that matches your trip
With these Brazil data plans, you install a virtual sim card on a compatible phone, so there's no physical SIM to collect at an airport or shop. For a tourist travelling alone or visiting family, it keeps the next address, booking and map within reach from a Rio transfer to a Manaus river departure.
The 100 MB plan is the cheapest option and suits only a quick booking check or a few messages, not a week of browsing; the 500 MB tier is thin as well. For a short city vacation, 1 GB for 7 days costs €1.82, which is affordable for a light user, and pricing is a fixed total rather than a daily rate. The 3 GB option offers 7-, 15- and 30-day versions at €5.08, so pick the validity that covers your dates rather than the allowance alone. Frequent map use, photo sharing or a data hotspot pushes you toward the larger options up to 50 GB for 30 days.
Check the networks before you go.
TIM Brazil is listed with 4G LTE and 5G support. Vivo Brazil also appears in the list, but its LTE and 5G capabilities are not confirmed in the plan details. Signal quality and speed still depend on your phone, the operator and where you are; buying more data won't extend a network into forest or river stretches.
close at hand.Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio: check which airport you're landing at.
Before booking a transfer, open your flight details and confirm the airport you're landing at: Galeão or another. Galeão's own site lists taxi, bus, BRT and other ground-transport options, so use it to pick the onward journey, then send your host the arrival time.
Pin the street number and entrance rather than just the neighbourhood, since some bookings name only an area. Settle the exact pickup point with the driver before you leave the terminal; a data-only plan carries an app message but cannot place a normal phone call.
When you head out for the day, save your meeting point before the phone goes back in a pocket. Maps, WhatsApp and YouTube all draw from the same allowance as photo uploads, so hold the full camera backup for Wi-Fi.
Save before you goSave your arrival airport, accommodation address and transfer confirmation, plus the agreed pickup point with the driver.
São Paulo: plan the full trip from GRU.
Guarulhos Airport publishes its own rail and road options, so check the airport's current page for terminal access and your onward station before committing to a train. Details can shift, so confirm the route near your travel date.
The airport leg is only part of the journey. Pin your hotel entrance and work out the last connection from the city station, luggage in mind. Save the route in advance so a dropped connection mid-transfer doesn't leave you guessing.
Save before you goDownload the rail route, your final station and the hotel entrance. Keep your return-flight terminal separate from the arrival details.
Manaus: sort the boat details while you're in town.
Manaus sits at the start of Amazon trips, with the Teatro Amazonas and Largo de São Sebastião in its centre. A city map helps you reach your accommodation and fix a meeting point before the river leg.
If a lodge or excursion includes a boat transfer, ask the operator for the exact departure spot, check-in time and return plan, then save those details while you still have internet. A Brazil plan doesn't promise reception along every river or at a remote lodge.
Send last messages before departure and keep the booking readable offline. Streaming and automatic uploads can wait for a dependable connection, since they burn the same allowance as everything else.
Save before you goSave the boat operator's instructions, the lodge booking and return pickup details. Download any map you'll need before leaving town.
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