PrePaidGSM > Operators > Brazil > Brasil Telecom GSM
Voice tariffs
The rates listed are the ones of the Distrito Federal
| Brasil Cartão Simples |
| All local calls Mo-Su 0-24 |
| BRL 1.10 € 0.39 |
| Additional costs and services | |
| Messaging | National SMS: BRL 0.34 - € 0.12 International SMS: BRL 1.50 - € 0.55 MMS: BRL 0.50 - € 0.18 |
| Voicemail | same as local calls |
| Data Calls | GPRS: BRL 0.006/KB - € 0.002/KB |
| International calls | ??? |
| National Roaming | Available on Brasil Telecom, Claro and OI networks; additional cost BRL 1.27 per call (€ 0.47) |
| International Roaming | not available for prepaid users |
| Debiting method | 1/1 |
| Refill/validity | BRL 10.00, 30 days BRL 14.00, 30 days BRL 30.00, 45 days BRL 40.00, 90 days BRL 50.00, 90 days |
More In-Depth Information by our dear friend Livino
| GOOD | BAD |
| Buying | |
|
Brasil Telecom GSM services have been launched in 2004 and, initially, were available in 400 cities across northern, central and southern Brazil. According to their CS getting a SIM won't be a problem to foreigners. You'll be required to present your passport and a registration address (your hotel address will do). If you speak Portuguese, you can call Brasil Telecom 0800-641-1414 and order a SIM - your hotel will be the delivery/registration address. |
As usual, it may be that your actual purchasing experience will differ considerably from CS claims. |
| Usage | |
Brasil Telecom GSM can send to/receive messages from Yahoo!Messenger, ICQ and MSN Messenger |
No roaming outside BT GSM's coverage area for the moment. |
| Tips & Tricks | |
| Don't take 'No' for an answer when trying to register a SIM using your passport. Call the store manager if necessary. Better yet, learn Portuguese before you visit Brasil and buy your SIM over the phone. | |
| Final Thoughts | |
| I've never used them but CS was very straightforward. | |
