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Originally Posted by mitico67
A friend of mine will be in Natal from 5th January to the end of June if he can get a six months visa. He will need to use the internet quite often and the telephone. Can a foreigner buy a pay as you go mobile phone? If yes which company is best? Does it need a Cpf? If he rent an apt with internet connection will he be able to have a short term contract from a IP? Can anyone reccomend an internet cafe? When I was in Natal I've used the internet at my hotel and it was quite slow. Anuy info much appreciated  |
Foreigners can buy a mobile pay as you go, without CPF I believe. Calls are ridiculously expensive so I suggest he also gets Skype downloaded!! The best one is difficlut to call, since all have offers. eg, With Oi there is a bonus of 100 minutes calls when you top up just 10R$. Dont know if it is still available. Others have double minutes etc. But the standard cost is close to 1R$ per minute locally and inter state is treated almost like international!! Internet cafes abound in Natal like anywhere, but there are also free WiFi access in most of the shopping centres. your friend may be better off to rent an apartment for six months, than stay in a hotel, and several will already have internet for the building included in the condo charge. Or a business centre in reception he can use.