eSIM Rio de Janeiro: Prepaid Data Plans
Rio de Janeiro eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB; our top plan for Rio de Janeiro alone is 20 GB for 30 days at $28.99 (Airalo), the top multi-country one 20 GB at $44.99 (10 countries). Here a plan for Rio de Janeiro alone costs less per GB than any multi-country plan (55 plans from 7 vetted providers).
Rio de Janeiro eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Rio de Janeiro eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can tourists buy a SIM card in Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Vivo, Claro and TIM sell prepaid SIM cards, but without a Brazilian CPF number you activate the line in one of the carrier's own stores, with your passport and the address where you are staying. Travel eSIMs connect to the same Brazilian networks and install before you fly, so you have data from landing at Galeão airport without a store visit.
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What is the cheapest eSIM for Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest Rio de Janeiro eSIM on MobiMatter is a plan for Rio de Janeiro alone: $3.49 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. Prices come live from 7 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Rio de Janeiro?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Rio de Janeiro plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers Rio de Janeiro at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Rio de Janeiro eSIMs use?
Rio de Janeiro eSIMs on MobiMatter run on Vivo, TIM, and Claro; 5G plans are available on Vivo, TIM, and Claro. Vivo carries the most plans. Each plan names its network, so you choose your carrier before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Rio de Janeiro?
For Rio de Janeiro alone, our top plan right now is 20 GB for 30 days at $28.99 from Airalo. If Rio de Janeiro is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 20 GB for 30 days at $44.99 from Sparks, covering 10 countries.
How much data do I need for a week in Rio de Janeiro?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Rio de Janeiro plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $9.99.
Do Rio de Janeiro eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 10 plans for Rio de Janeiro, where the local network has 5G coverage; the others use 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Rio de Janeiro eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Rio de Janeiro plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Rio de Janeiro eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.
Can I keep my own SIM and WhatsApp while using a Rio de Janeiro eSIM?
Yes. Your eSIM and your main SIM can be active at the same time. Use the eSIM for mobile data with data roaming on for that line, and turn data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
How it works
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Rio de Janeiro eSIM from MobiMatter
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Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 55 plans from 7 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
What our customers say
5.0
Mentions Rio de Janeiro"I have been using the Sparks eSim from MobiMatter for some time now and I won't be deleting it. Since then, I have traveled to Egypt, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Brazil, and Argentina. It was easy to install, and the reception has always been flawless!"
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
We have used it many times and have had no problems.
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Play Store5.0
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GGaolio
Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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