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Are you looking to contact someone in Brazil but reside in the United States? Thanks to advancements in phone and internet technology, making international calls has become more accessible. Whether you use your phone, a specialized app, or software, you can easily reach Brazil from the US. This guide will walk you through the steps of calling Brazil from the US, whether it's using a regular phone, including mobile phones, or internet-based VoIP apps like WhatsApp, Skype, and FaceTime.
Steps
Making a Call to Brazil on Your Phone
Consult your phone provider to understand the cost of making international calls. Reach out to your phone service provider through their customer support line. Speak with a representative to get details on the rates for international calls between the US and Brazil. Prices may differ depending on your service provider, your phone plan, and the destination country.
- If you plan to frequently call Brazil, you may want to consider getting an international calling plan.
Start by dialing "011" to exit the United States. To place an international call from the U.S., first dial the exit code "011." This code will allow your call to leave the U.S., so make sure to include it.
Enter Brazil’s country code: "55." After dialing the exit code, input Brazil's country code: "55." This code is necessary for placing calls to Brazil.
- Your dialing sequence should look like this: "011-55."
Input the area code of the number you're calling. Once you’ve dialed Brazil’s country code, add the two-digit area code for the number you wish to reach.
- If you're uncertain about the area code, try searching online for the location of the number you're dialing.
- Your dialed sequence should now look like: "011-55-area code."
Dial "9" for mobile numbers in Brazil. When calling a mobile number in Brazil, you must dial the digit 9 after the area code. 9 is the prefix for all mobile phone numbers in Brazil.
- For mobile numbers, the sequence will be: "011-55-area code-9."
Finally, dial the phone number. You are now ready to dial the final part of the phone number. The remaining 8 digits make up the phone number itself. Once you’ve entered all the numbers, wait for the call to connect.
- The complete sequence should now appear as: "011-55-area code-9 (for mobiles)-8 digit phone number."
Making Calls to Brazil via the Internet
Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network. Ensure that your laptop or smartphone is connected to a reliable Wi-Fi source. Using Wi-Fi will prevent any data charges or deductions from your phone plan.
- If you don’t have Wi-Fi at home, head to a library, cafe, or restaurant that offers free Wi-Fi.
Install WhatsApp on your device to place your call. Go to the WhatsApp website and download the app or software. WhatsApp is Brazil's most widely used VoIP app, with around 93% of mobile users actively using it. However, if you're calling a landline or a different service provider, you may still incur charges for international calls. To make your call completely free, make sure the person you are calling also uses WhatsApp. If you both use it, the call will cost you nothing!
- WhatsApp is free to download.
Use Facetime to make your phone call. If you're an iOS user, you're in luck, as you probably already have a free VoIP app on your device! Look for the green Facetime icon with a white video camera silhouette among your apps.
- If you're calling someone who doesn't have an Apple device, you'll need to consider another method, as Facetime is exclusive to iOS devices.
Install Skype to call Brazil. Skype is another widely used and free VoIP service that lets you call Brazil. Visit the Skype website and download the app or software. You can log in with your Microsoft account if you have one, or create a new Skype account.
- Like WhatsApp, Skype is free to download.
Explore additional VoIP services online. If WhatsApp, Skype, or Facetime don’t meet your requirements, try searching for other VoIP options. There are numerous VoIP programs with features like speed dial, group calls, and conference calling.
- Be aware that many VoIP apps offering advanced features, such as Google Voice, may charge fees. Free apps typically offer more basic calling and texting functionalities.
Input the phone number into your VoIP app and press dial. Enter the full phone number, including the area code. Depending on your VoIP service, you might need to include the U.S. exit code. Double-check with your VoIP app to confirm if the exit code is required.
