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Do you want to call a person in Brazil but you live in the United States? Phone and internet technologies have changed over the years, allowing for many new ways to make international phone calls. You can now easily use your phone, an app, or computer software to call Brazil from the United States. This wikiHow article teaches you how to call Brazil from the US using any phone (including cell phones), as well as using VoIP apps like WhatsApp, Skype, and FaceTime.
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Calling Brazil on Your Phone
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Check with your phone service provider to find out the cost of your phone call. Call your phone service provider using their customer service line. Talk to a representative about international calling between the U.S. and Brazil. Charges vary by phone service provider, your phone plan, and which country you're calling.[1]- If you plan on making a lot of calls to Brazil, it might be smart to invest in an international phone plan.
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Begin your call by typing "011" to exit the United States. The exit code for the United States is "011." This code will let your call out of the U.S., so remember to include it.[2]Advertisement -
Enter "55," Brazil's country code. After entering the exit code, enter Brazil's country code: "55." This code will allow you to place a call in Brazil.- The numbers you've dialed should appear in this sequence: "011-55."
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Dial the area code for the phone number you’re dialing. After entering Brazil's country code, enter the two-digit area code for the number that you're calling.- If you're not sure of the area code, try Googling the location of the number you're trying to reach.
- So far, the numbers you've dialed should look like this: "011-55-area code."
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Dial the number “9” to reach a mobile number. If you're trying to reach a mobile phone in Brazil, you will also need to dial the number 9. 9 is the initial dialing code for all mobile phone numbers in Brazil, so you must include it.- If you're calling a mobile phone, the numbers you've dialed should be "011-55-area code-9."
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Dial the phone number. Now that you're all set to make calls in Brazil, dial the rest of the phone number. The phone number should have 8 remaining digits. Now, you just need to wait for the caller to pick up the phone.- When you've dialed all of the necessary digits, they should look like this: "011-55-area code-9 (for mobile numbers)-8 digit phone number."
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QuestionTo use WhatsApp to call Brasil do i need to add + before o11
Darlene AntonelliCommunity AnswerYes, you need to add the "+" before the country code in WhatsApp. -
QuestionHow do I make a call from the us to Brazil calling a 0800 number in Brazil? Please help
Darlene AntonelliCommunity AnswerTo call a Brazil toll-free number from the US, dial the originating country's exit code (011) followed by the country code (55), and then the toll-free number. Keep in mind that if you're not in Brazil, that "toll-free" part doesn't include you and the call may end up costing you lots of money.
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QuestionI am a U.S. citizen traveling in Brazil - how do I use my cell to call a U.S. number from Brazil using my U.S. iphone ??
Darlene AntonelliCommunity AnswerYour US phone service (like AT&T) may not work overseas. You can use a VOIP, like Google Voice, instead to make your calls. More information about that is here: wikihow.com/Make-International-Calls-from-Google-Voice
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- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/intl-surcharges
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/international-long-distance-calling-made-simple-tip-sheet
- ↑ https://versusreviews.com/the-key-differences-between-voip-and-landline-phone-service/
- ↑ https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/apple/how-facetime-mac-3632365/
- ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-use-skype/
- ↑ https://support.google.com/voice/answer/7491761?hl=en
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