Key Facts
—Claro and Vivo are the strongest mobile networks for coverage across Brazil’s cities and interior. TIM is competitive in São Paulo and Rio. 5G is live in São Paulo, Rio, Brasília, Belo Horizonte and expanding to secondary cities throughout 2026.
—Postpaid plans require a CPF. Airport prepaid SIMs work without one, but the better-value postpaid plans — unlimited data, lower per-unit cost — require a CPF in regular status and pass a credit check.
—Home fiber is fast and affordable. Vivo Fibra, Claro and regional providers offer 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps plans for R$80–R$150 per month in major cities. Installation typically takes five to ten business days after contract signing. A CPF and proof of address are required.
—Coworking is well-developed in São Paulo — particularly in Pinheiros, Vila Madalena, Faria Lima and Paulista — and growing rapidly in Rio’s Botafogo, Flamengo and Leblon. Day passes run R$60–R$150; monthly dedicated desks R$800–R$2,000.
