Best eSIM Brazil 2026: comparison of the 6 providers
Rio Carnival, a business trip to São Paulo, the Iguazu Falls, the beaches of the Nordeste, or three weeks of road-tripping between Salvador and Florianópolis: in Brazil, you need constant internet access because everything happens through your phone, Uber and 99 for getting around, WhatsApp to book a restaurant or talk to a host, Google Maps, iFood, and calls to family with a 4 to 5-hour time difference. A Brazil eSIM is set up before departure, activates upon landing, and saves you from the carrier shop, where getting a local SIM hits the wall of the CPF, the Brazilian tax ID that a tourist doesn't have. You keep your French SIM for calls and SMS.
The Brazilian trap is your data plan: the country is outside the zones included in most French plans, except for Free, and data charges can skyrocket as soon as you land. On the bright side regarding network: Brazil is one of the fastest countries in the world for mobile, with 5G deployed in all state capitals. We scrutinized 6 providers using the same criteria: price per GB, network used on-site (Claro, TIM, or Vivo), coverage in Rio, São Paulo, Salvador, Recife, and on the road, support, simplicity of the app and activation, and flexibility of the plans. The ranking first, then each offer in detail.
voilà eSIM: the three Brazilian networks on one eSIM, and 24/7 human support
Of course, TIM and Vivo, the three national networks, announced on a single eSIM with 5G, at €1.92/GB on the 50 GB plan, "no blocked apps" written in black and white, a two-minute installation from an easy-to-use app, and human support reachable 24/7. It is the highest price per GB in the comparison, and it is written in its description: yet, according to our criteria, it is the most solid value for money for a country of 8.5 million km².
How these eSIMs were ranked
Each eSIM is rated on six criteria, weighted for Brazil. The price per GB and network coverage carry the most weight, because the country is a continent and the network that works in Rio is not the same one that works in the Northeast. Three operators share the field: Vivo, the largest, Claro, and TIM, all three having 5G in state capitals since 2022. Brazil is one of the fastest countries in the world for mobile: eighth in the Ookla Speedtest Global Index in July 2026, with a median download speed of 314 Mbit/s. Major cities and the coastline are very well covered, while the interior, the Amazon, and the roads between states are much less so, as shown by the nPerf coverage map. The real difference therefore lies in the price, the number of advertised networks, and the flexibility of the plans. The ratings are the editorial team's opinion, not an average of customer reviews.
- Price per GB25 %
Cost per gigabyte based on the cheapest plan from each provider, excluding occasional promotions.
- Network coverage25 %
Get coverage in Rio, São Paulo, Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza, along the coast, and on the road between two States.
- Reliability15 %
Connection stability, reliability of the partner operator, and the provider's reputation.
- Support15 %
Available channels, operating hours, human or automated response, with a 4 to 5 hour time difference.
- Activation and application10 %
Simplicity of installation, clarity of the app, consumption tracking.
- Plan flexibility10 %
Choice of data volumes and durations, unlimited, top-ups, data sharing.
Based on these criteria, voilà eSIM comes out on top thanks to the three networks Claro, TIM, and Vivo announced in 5G, its app, and its 24/7 human support, despite a price per GB of €1.92/GB which places it last out of six: Airalo, Ubigi, Saily, Yesim, and Esimzon all perform better on price per GB alone, and it is stated in every product sheet. Airalo takes second place with the lowest price per GB and the cheapest unlimited plan for up to 15 days. Ubigi is third, with the cheapest unlimited plan for one month and prices in euros.
Scores are the opinion of the eSIMrat editorial team, based on the criteria above, not customer reviews. eSIMrat earns a commission on links to its partners, which does not affect the ranking.
eSIM rankings for Brazil
The 6 eSIMs compared, from the highest rated to the lowest rated. The price per GB shown is that of the cheapest plan per gigabyte for each provider: a 20 GB 15-day plan from Airalo, a 20 GB 30-day plan from Saily and Yesim, a 5 GB plan from Esimzon, and a 50 GB plan from voilà eSIM. For Ubigi, it comes from a 10 GB plan valid for 7 days: the same volume over 30 days would cost €1.90. A small one-week plan costs one to two times more per GB.
- 1voilà eSIM€1.92/GBSure, TIM and Vivo7.6/10
- 2
Airalo€1.60/GBLocal networks7.5/10 - 3
Ubigi€1.70/GBLocal networks7.3/10 - 4
Saily€1.77/GBLocal networks7.0/10 - 5
Yesim€1.80/GBLocal networks6.8/10 - 6
Esimzon€1.94/GBTIM6.5/10
Prices checked on September 11, 2026 on the providers' sites. eSIMrat partners' prices come from the comparator and refresh on every build.
Every Brazil eSIM in detail
- 7.6/10
1. voilà eSIM
€1.92/GBSure, TIM and VivoData plans, 1 to 50 GB, 7 to 30 daysThe three national 5G networks, no blocked apps, 24/7 human support
voilà eSIM is the only one in the comparison to offer the three national networks on a single eSIM: Claro, TIM and Vivo, with 5G depending on the area. In Brazil, this is the argument that matters: the network that dominates in São Paulo is not the one that holds up best in Salvador or on the road to Paraty, and your phone will simply pick up whichever one is available. On its Brazil page, the brand writes "no blocked applications": Uber, WhatsApp, banking apps, and video calls all work, and hotspotting is unlimited.
On price, let's be blunt: €1.92/GB on the 50 GB, 30-day plan at €95.90 is the last price per GB of the six, behind Airalo, Ubigi, Saily, Yesim and Esimzon. Its 20 GB at €40.60 is also the most expensive 20 GB in the comparison, eight euros above Airalo. The range starts at 1 GB over 7 days for €2.40 and 5 GB over 30 days for €11.80, about average. The ESIMRAT code gives 5% off, see the promo codes page, which improves the value for money without changing the per-GB ranking.
What makes the difference is everything else: the eSIM is installed in two minutes via an easy-to-use app, with top-ups and usage tracking all in one place, the brand promises a refund in case of problems, and the human support responds 24/7 on WhatsApp, even at 3 a.m. Paris time when your Uber can't find the address in Copacabana. If price is the only thing that matters, Airalo is the right choice, and we'll admit it.
Pros
- Sure, TIM and Vivo announced on the same eSIM, 5G depending on the area, unlimited data sharing
- "No blocked apps" promised, plans up to 50 GB, 1 GB for €2.40 for a short stay
- Simple to install eSIM, easy-to-use app, 24/7 human support
Cons
- Lowest price per GB out of six, 34 cents behind Airalo
- The most expensive 20 GB in the comparison, no unlimited plan
- 7.5/10
2. Airalo
€1.60/GBLocal networksData plans from 1 to 20 GB, unlimited from 3 to 30 daysThe lowest price per GB, the cheapest unlimited data for up to 15 days
Airalo, the market pioneer, has the lowest price per GB in the comparison: €1.60/GB on its 20 GB 15-day plan at €31.50, and its 20 GB 30-day plan at €32 remains at €1.60 per GB, the cheapest 20 GB option among the six. The application is the most comprehensive in the comparison, featuring top-ups and usage tracking.
Regarding unlimited data, it is the cheapest in the comparison for up to 15 days: €11 for 3 days, €22.50 for a week, €41 for 15 days, beating Yesim and Saily every time. For a full month, Ubigi beats it at €69 compared to €75.50. It does not list the Brazilian operator in its catalog, its short-term plans are expensive per GB (€4 for 1 GB over 3 days), and its support, provided in English, can be slow.
Pros
- The lowest price per GB in the comparison, the cheapest 20 GB plan at €32
- Cheapest unlimited plan from 3 to 15 days, full app with integrated top-up
Cons
- Brazilian operator not specified in the catalog
- Short plans expensive per GB, English support sometimes slow
- 7.3/10
3. Ubigi
€1.70/GBLocal networksData plans from 1 to 25 GB, unlimited from 8 to 30 daysThe cheapest unlimited plan for 30 days, prices in euros, support in French
Ubigi belongs to Transatel, a subsidiary of the NTT group. Its prices are displayed in euros, top-ups are done via the app without reinstalling a profile, and support responds via ticket in French, which remains rare in this comparison. Its price per GB used, €1.70/GB, comes from a 10 GB plan valid for 7 days at €17; the same volume for 30 days costs €19, which is €1.90 per GB, and its 25 GB 30-day plan is €45.
Its true strength in Brazil is the unlimited for one month: €69 for 30 days, the cheapest in the comparison, ahead of Airalo at €75.50, Yesim at €79, and Saily at €79.99. It does not announce the Brazilian carrier before purchase, and its 1 GB for 7 days at €5 is the most expensive of the six.
Pros
- Unlimited 30 days, the cheapest in the comparison, at 69 €
- Prices in euros, top-up in the app, support via ticket in French
Cons
- Price per GB calculated on a 10 GB 7-day plan, €1.90 on a 30-day plan
- Brazilian operator not specified before purchase, 1 GB the most expensive in the comparison
- 7.0/10
4. Saily
€1.77/GBLocal networksData plans from 1 to 20 GB, unlimited from 5 to 30 daysAd blocker and tracker blocker, 24/7 chat
Saily is the eSIM from Nord Security, the creators of NordVPN. The app is simple, featuring an ad and tracker blocker along with built-in web protection, and the chat responds 24/7 in English. On the public Wi-Fi of a bus station or a pousada, it's a real plus.
The price is in the upper average: €1.77/GB for the 20 GB 30-day plan at €35.49, the third highest price per GB out of six, and a 1 GB 7-day plan at €3.49. Its unlimited plans, ranging from €17.99 for 5 days to €79.99 per month, remain above Airalo and Ubigi for every duration, and it does not disclose the Brazilian carrier before purchase.
Pros
- Integrated ad and tracker blocker, 24/7 chat
- Third lowest price per GB, unlimited options available from 5 to 30 days
Cons
- Most expensive unlimited plan in the comparison for the month
- Brazilian operator not specified before purchase, 20 GB maximum
- 6.8/10
5. Yesim
€1.80/GBLocal networksData plans from 1 to 20 GB, unlimited from 1 to 30 daysUnlimited sold day by day, reusable eSIM
Yesim sells unlimited day by day: €5 for 24 hours, €35 for the week, €79 for the month. You pay exactly for the duration of your stay, which no other provider in the comparison offers. For the week, Airalo remains cheaper, and for the month, Ubigi.
Its volume-based plans are decent: 20 GB for 30 days at 36 €, which is €1.80/GB, the fourth lowest price per GB, and 10 GB for 24 €. The limitations: the provider does not announce the Brazilian carrier before purchase, and support is limited to chat. The eSIM can be reused from one trip to the next.
Pros
- Unlimited sold day by day, from €5 for 24 hours to €79 per month, reusable eSIM
- 20 GB for 30 days at 36 €, fourth lowest price per GB
Cons
- Brazilian operator not specified before purchase
- Unlimited is more expensive than Airalo and Ubigi, support via chat only
- 6.5/10
6. Esimzon
€1.94/GBTIMData plans 1 to 5 GB, 30 daysNamed TIM network, the cheapest 1 GB, all within 30 days
Esimzon is, along with voilà eSIM, the only one in the comparison to name its network: TIM, the third Brazilian operator, in 4G. Its three plans are all valid for 30 days, from 1 GB at €2.58 to 5 GB at €9.46, which is €1.94/GB, the fifth lowest price per GB. The 1 GB plan is the cheapest in the comparison after the one from voilà eSIM.
The Brazilian catalog ends there: a maximum of 5 GB, no unlimited data, and no 5G announced, making it suitable only for short stays with light usage. Prices are displayed in dollars on its website (the euro follows the daily exchange rate) and support is provided via email or chat, in English.
Pros
- Named TIM network, all plans valid for 30 days
- 1 GB at €2.58, 5 GB at €9.46 for a short stay
Cons
- Catalog capped at 5 GB, no unlimited data, 4G only
- Prices displayed in dollars, support in English
Which Brazil eSIM according to your profile?
The eSIM we recommend for every type of traveler.
- Circuit through several statesvoilà eSIMSure, TIM and Vivo on the same eSIM with 5G, no blocked apps, and 24/7 human support, at €1.92/GB for 50 GB.
- The lowest price per GBAiralo20 GB for €31.50 for 15 days, or €32 for 30 days, the best price per GB in the comparison.
- A week without countingAiralo€22.50 for 7 days of unlimited data, the cheapest in the comparison for up to 15 days.
- A month without countingUbigi69 € for 30 days of unlimited data, which is 2.30 € per day, the cheapest in the comparison, with support in French.
- A few days' stayYesimUnlimited sold day by day, €5 for 24 hours, without paying for an entire week.
- Budget weekend in RioEsimzon1 GB for 30 days at 2.58 € on the TIM network, enough to order Ubers and send messages.
The CPF trap: why local SIM cards are complicated in Brazil
In Brazil, every mobile line is linked to a CPF, the Cadastro de Pessoa Física, the tax number held by every resident but not by tourists. The law does not prohibit selling a prepaid SIM to a foreigner, but in stores, according to traveler feedback compiled by La planète de Caro, Vivo and Claro sellers ask for a CPF and often do not know how to activate a line without one. TIM is an exception and activates using a passport, with registration via phone at 144, and Claro has launched a "Visitantes" offer reserved for foreigners, using a passport. You must therefore aim for the right store, with your passport and your accommodation address, and allow for at least half an hour.
Local rates are low, just a few euros for several gigabytes, but the process takes time, luck with the vendor, and if your phone only has one slot, you lose your French line with your bank's SMS. A travel eSIM eliminates the problem: purchased online and installed before departure, it requires no CPF, no passport, and no physical store, and costs between 1.58 and 1.92 € per GB in this comparison. Our rule: eSIM for a tourist stay, a carnival, or a business trip; local SIM only for a long-term stay, when a Brazilian number becomes necessary for Pix, banks, and administrative tasks.
WhatsApp, Uber, Pix: what works and what doesn't with an eSIM
Everything that requires data works: WhatsApp, the messaging app through which Brazilians book, order, and negotiate, Uber and 99, Google Maps, iFood, and French banking applications. A travel eSIM works via roaming, with its traffic routed through the provider's original carrier; voilà eSIM states "no blocked apps" in black and white on its Brazil page, and for other providers, the plan details specify this before purchase. WhatsApp video calls to France work without any issues on Brazilian networks.
What does not work is anything that requires a Brazilian number or account. Pix, the instant payment that has replaced cash in bars and with beach vendors, requires a Brazilian bank account: without one, you pay by card or in cash, and an eSIM changes nothing there. A local SIM does not unlock it either. One more point: your French line stays active to receive your bank's verification texts, which is only possible with a travel eSIM alongside your SIM, not instead of it.
What you need to check on your phone and your plan before buying
Two conditions: an eSIM compatible phone and carrier unlocked. iPhones since the XR and Pixels, Galaxy S, and other recent models are; the full list is on our eSIM compatible phones page. A phone purchased with a subsidy from a French carrier may remain locked: request unlocking before you leave. And check your plan: Brazil is included in the Free 5G+ and Free Max plans, with 35 GB per month, as detailed in our article on countries included with Free Mobile. With other French carriers, it is outside the zones included in standard plans: data will be charged out-of-plan, or requires a paid option to be activated.
Once the eSIM is installed, keep your French SIM active for calls and SMS, disable its data roaming, and activate the Brazil eSIM upon arrival. Rio, São Paulo, Brasília, Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza, and the coastline are very well covered in 4G and 5G; the interior of the Nordeste, the Pantanal, the Amazon, and the long roads between capitals still have dead zones, so download your maps for offline use. All plans in the Brazil comparator are sold by providers that display compatibility before purchase. And if your journey continues across the continent, the same comparison exists for the best Mexico eSIM and the best USA eSIM.
Frequently asked questions
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