Brazil Guide: Telephone & Internet
For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.-
Introduction Phone calls in Brazil
The Brazilian telecommunication sector, once entirely government owned, is today fully liberalised. It offers advanced telecommunication facilities although not necessarily to a reasonable price. more » -
Fixed phone lines Setting up a phone line in Brazil
The main telecommunication operators in Brazil still dominate Brazil’s fixed line market but they are slowly loosing it to smaller operators. more » -
Mobile phones How to get a cellphone in Brazil
Like in many other countries, mobile telephony dominates the Brazilian telecommunication market and the number of users is constantly growing. Today almost 80% of all Brazilians possess a mobile phone. more » -
Internet How to get internet access in Brazil
Although the number of internet users in Brazil is growing with enormous speed internet penetration is still quite low compared to other countries. A large number of the population located outside the highly populated areas has no access to internet. However, internet technology as such does not fall behind the international level. more »