Is coverage good across the Federal District?

Very good. Brasília has strong 4G and widespread 5G across the Plano Piloto, the government core, Asa Sul and Asa Norte, roaming on Vivo, Claro or TIM — among the best coverage of any Brazilian capital.

Can I get around Brasília without a car?

With ride-hailing, easily. Uber and 99 are plentiful and reasonably priced, and your eSIM keeps them working anywhere in the city. Public buses exist but are slower; keep a transit app for backup.

Federal District eSIM.

Name: Federal District travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Niemeyer's modernist capital of monuments, ministries and Lake Paranoá — the planned Federal District.

from $6.97/day · unlimited dataAll of Brazil →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$10.46$1.05/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$10.46

Good to know in Federal District

Brasília was designed for cars, not pedestrians, so budget for lots of ride-hailing between the far-flung monuments — keep data on, as walking the wide Eixo Monumental in the heat is longer and hotter than the map suggests.

Best time to visit Federal District

May to September's dry season brings the blue skies that flatter Niemeyer's white architecture; the humid October-April wet season sees dramatic afternoon storms over the plateau.

Two simple ways to buy

Federal District eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Federal District eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Federal District — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Federal District?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Federal District eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Federal District are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Federal District eSIM: your local data guide.

The Federal District is Brazil's purpose-built capital, where Oscar Niemeyer's Cathedral, the Congresso Nacional and the Praça dos Três Poderes spread along the vast Eixo Monumental. Distances are huge and walking impractical, so a Federal District eSIM is essential for hailing rides between the monuments, mapping the superquadras and finding sunset spots along Lake Paranoá.

One eSIM for Federal District and all of Brazil. It's the national Brazil eSIM — from $6.97/day with unlimited data, working the same in Federal District as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Brasília - Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (BSB)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Federal District eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.36

$4.08

—

5 days1GB

$0.82

$4.08

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.58

$4.08

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.05

$10.46

−23%

15 days3GB

$0.70

$10.46

−49%

30 days3GB

$0.35

$10.46

−74%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Federal District

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Federal District eSIM from $6.97/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Federal District.

Praça dos Três Poderes & Eixo Monumental

Strong 4G and 5G across the monumental government core.

Asa Sul & Asa Norte

Reliable coverage through the residential superquadras and shopping blocks.

Lake Paranoá (Pontão)

Good signal along the waterfront bars and the Juscelino Kubitschek bridge.

Parque Nacional de Brasília

Usable near the entrance and pools, thinner out on the cerrado trails.

The practical bit

Getting around Federal District on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Federal District

Uber— Essential in Brasília for crossing the spread-out capital between monuments.
99— Brazilian ride app, plentiful and affordable across Brasília.
Moovit— Maps Brasília's bus network and metro line for backup trips.
Cittamobi— Live bus arrivals across the Federal District's routes.

How long to stay in Federal District

Most visitors need just two to three days in the Federal District to tour Niemeyer's landmarks, the government buildings and Lake Paranoá, often as a stopover.

How much data for Federal District

A balanced 3-5 GB easily covers a short city stay of constant ride-hailing, maps and photos; a light 1-2 GB suffices for a quick one- or two-day stopover.

Coverage in Federal District

The Federal District has some of Brazil's most consistent 4G and 5G across the Plano Piloto and residential wings, with only mild thinning on the cerrado trails of Parque Nacional de Brasília.

Where you're headed

Discover Federal District.

Aerial shot of Brasília showcasing its urban landscape, buildings, and greenery in daylight.

Stunning sunset view highlighting Brasília's unique modern architecture and reflecting pool.

Street view in Brasilia featuring the Central Bank of Brazil under a vibrant sky.

This vibrant photo showcases the modern skyline of Brasília with a mix of greenery and urban architecture.

Cities in Federal District

Zoom in on Federal District.

Brasília eSIM

How to activate your Federal District eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Federal District

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Federal District?

What is a Federal District eSIM?

A Federal District eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Federal District data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Federal District.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Brazil.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Brazil's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Vivo
Claro
TIM

Popular places covered

Rio de JaneiroSão PauloSalvadorFoz do IguaçuManausFlorianópolisBrasíliaRecife

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Federal District eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Federal District eSIM questions, answered.

Yes, more than most Brazilian cities. Its monuments sprawl over huge distances with little walkability, so you'll constantly hail Uber or 99 and follow maps between sights, all needing reliable data, which the city has in abundance.

Your Federal District eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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