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South America > Brazil > Telephone System and Adapters

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About Telephone Communication

Lines in use: 39.4 million (2007)
Mobile cellulars: 120.98 million (2007)

List of Country Calling Codes at Wikipedia

Brazil Satellite Telephone Access

Telephone system: general assessment: good working system; fixed-line connections have remained relatively stable in recent years and stand at about 20 per 100 persons; less expensive mobile cellular technology is a major driver in expanding telephone service to the low-income segment of the population with mobile-cellular telephone density reaching nearly 65 per 100 persons
domestic: extensive microwave radio relay system and a domestic satellite system with 64 earth stations; mobile-cellular usage has more than tripled in the past 5 years
international: country code - 55; landing point for a number of submarine cables that provide direct links to South and Central America, the Caribbean, the US, Africa, and Europe; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean), 1 Inmarsat (Atlantic Ocean region east), connected by microwave relay system to Mercosur Brazilsat B3 satellite earth station (2007)



Official Cellular Abroad Homepage

PHONE RENTALS

Free incoming calls on most services, great low rates, multiple country or country- specific services.

PHONE PURCHASES

Phone & SIM card packages for World wide or European travels, plus 60 country- specific options.

SIM CARDS ONLY

Multi-country and country- specific prepaid SIM cards for use with your own unlocked GSM phone.

INFORMATION


Recommended Telephone Adapters

Click Here for Electric Plugs & Adapters

Brazilian Modular Telephone Adapter (TBZ) $8.85
French Modular Telephone Adapter (TFR) $8.85
North American Standard Telephone System (RJ11). No Adapter required.

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Shipping and Processing Charges start at $4.95. Click on any image to start the order process.


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