Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
Works only on unlocked eSIM-supported devices — check your phone compatibility before purchase
Most packages do not include calls or SMS
Choose one of three methods:
Scan QR code
Install via 'Quick Install' button
Manual setup through phone settings
Use the package within 3 months from purchase
Local (one country), Regional (multiple countries), Global (many countries)
Not available for Sicily
Brazil is huge, and a trip usually consists of several very different parts: a big city, a beach resort, a national park, an island. Almost everything in the country runs through the smartphone: taxis, food delivery, and messaging with hotels and tour agencies on WhatsApp. An eSIM lets you install the profile at home, switch internet on straight after a long flight and skip the SIM card hunt at the airport.
You can buy an eSIM for Brazil online right on this page from 6 500 ₸: choose a data plan, pay by card and get the QR code within minutes. An eSIM is a digital SIM card — it installs on your phone with no plastic card and no visit to a phone shop.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage — Brasília and Rio de Janeiro and the rest of the country.
Roaming in Brazil with a Kazakh carrier is usually far more expensive, and roaming data runs out fast. With a Funsim eSIM you pay a fixed price for a data package and keep your home SIM in the phone for calls and bank SMS — roaming on it can stay off.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for Brazil at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
A trip to Brazil is often long and involves connections, so extra errands on arrival are the last thing you need. The profile is installed in advance, and you switch data on only after landing in the country. One profile works across regions, but distances are big, so choose a data amount with some reserve. Brazil plans are listed above, and if you travel on across South America, look at the regional plans.
Your main SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank SMS, while internet goes through the eSIM. Most plans have no voice calls or SMS, but in Brazil this hardly matters: hotels, guides and drivers reply on WhatsApp, and taxis and delivery work through apps.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to set up | At home, before the flight | Usually after landing | After landing, in an operator's shop |
| What you do in Brazil | Switch data on | Check your operator's terms | Find a point of sale and register |
| Cost of data | Fixed package, see plans above | Usually much more expensive | Depends on the operator's tariff |
| Your main number | Stays for calls and banking | Stays active | You need a second SIM or a swap |
| Long routes across the country | One profile for the whole trip | Depends on operator terms | Depends on the region and tariff |
In big cities and popular resorts coverage is usually good, while in national parks, on dunes and on remote islands it can be weak or absent. These are the places where you will use the internet most.
The cultural capital of the north-east, with the historic Pelourinho quarter on a hill and beaches along the coast. The streets are steep and crowded, so a map, taxis and booking tours through a messenger come in handy all the time. In the evening it is easier to call a car in the historic centre than to walk.
A city on Santa Catarina island with dozens of beaches, lagoons and bridges to the mainland. Distances between beaches are noticeable and public transport does not go everywhere, so many people rent a car or take taxis. You need internet for maps, tides and finding accommodation on a particular shore.
An archipelago far out in the Atlantic, known for diving and nature. Infrastructure is limited and coverage may differ from the mainland, so check the plan page before buying. Save offline maps, bookings and contacts in advance, and do not treat guesthouse Wi-Fi as your main way to stay in touch.
Sandy villages and dunes of the north-east, reached by off-road transfers. In the villages there is usually internet, but on the dunes and on trails between lagoons the signal drops. Confirm transfer times on WhatsApp in advance and download a map of the area.
Vast wetlands in the south-west where travellers come to watch wildlife. Lodges are often far apart, and on the roads between them signal is unstable. Tell your hosts your arrival time in advance and do not count on internet outside the settlements.
A town in Mato Grosso do Sul known for clear rivers, snorkelling and caves. Many excursions need advance booking, and agencies communicate by messenger. Internet helps with booking, confirming times and finding the way to sites outside town.
A colonial town on the Costa Verde between Rio and São Paulo, and an island with no cars. On the island people get around on foot and by boat, so check boat times in advance. Signal on trails and in bays can be uneven, so download the map and save your guesthouse address.
A colonial hill town with cobbled streets and churches, reached from Belo Horizonte. The streets are steep and distances between sights are short, but with a map it is easier not to get lost. You need internet for bus times, museum tickets and taxis.
Brazilians use messengers and transport apps heavily, so it is worth installing some services in advance.
Widely used in big cities. The price is shown in advance and you do not have to explain the address in Portuguese. Register at home while the confirmation still reaches your main number.
A local app for calling cars and taxis. Useful when Uber takes a long time to find a driver or you want another option. As with Uber, it is better to register before the trip.
The best-known delivery service for restaurants and shops in the country. Handy when you get back to the hotel late. Enter the address in detail, with the hotel name and floor.
The main way to stay in touch in Brazil: hotels, guides, rental companies and tour agencies accept messages and bookings here. Your usual number in the app keeps working through the eSIM.
A popular driving app in the country: it shows traffic, roadworks and cameras. Useful if you rent a car or take a taxi and want to follow the route.
Good for walking routes, public transport and finding cafes by reviews. Before heading to remote places, download offline maps of the region.
Brazil speaks Portuguese, and many people have limited English. Download Portuguese for offline use and translate menus and signs with the camera.
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. You can see this in the device settings or on the manufacturer's website.
Choose a Brazil plan above and pay by card on the site, no passport needed. If you are visiting several South American countries, look at the regional plans.
Install the eSIM at home by QR code, the Quick install button or manually while you have home Wi-Fi.
Do not switch data on for the eSIM during connections. After landing in Brazil, select the eSIM as your mobile data line and switch data roaming on for it.
Keep your main SIM for calls and bank SMS, but turn off mobile data on it so traffic does not go through roaming.
If the data runs out, buy an extra package on the site. Hotspot is available on most plans, but check the terms on the page of your chosen plan.
Before heading into nature, the Pantanal or the islands, download offline maps and save bookings and host phone numbers: signal there can drop.
