SIM cards and phone help in T1
Vivo sits airside in Terminal T1 at Recife/Guararapes, handy if you land with a dead roaming plan and need a Brazilian SIM right away. It’s a straightforward telecom store: think plans, devices, and support, not snacks or souvenirs.
Figure on 15–20 minutes here if you’re setting up a new prepaid line with CPF details, a bit less if you already use Vivo and just need a recharge. Staff usually handle basic setup on your phone, so you’re not stuck guessing APN settings before your Uber from the airport.
Prepaid data packs generally start around the price of a simple airport meal and go up with more gigabytes and extras like social media data. If you already have an eSIM-capable phone, ask directly about eSIM options; not every staffer offers it upfront, and pricing can differ from physical SIM cards.
Hours track typical T1 flight banks, roughly from early-morning departures through late-evening arrivals; don’t assume true 24/7, especially after 23:00. If you land on a red-eye, have a backup plan, like offline maps downloaded over the airport Wi‑Fi.
Tip: bring your passport and, if you have one, your Brazilian CPF number; without those, prepaid activation in Brazil often drags or gets blocked by the system.