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Research in progress

Mobile internet, SIM & eSIM

Staying connected in Salvador: why data matters for ride-hailing and maps, and what we will list once tested.

The Farol da Barra lighthouse silhouetted against the Atlantic at sunset.
Sunset at Farol da Barra, where the bay meets the open Atlantic. · Editorial placeholder image — replace with licensed photography.

Reliable mobile data makes Salvador easier: ride-hailing apps, maps, translation and checking whether a venue is actually open. Arrange connectivity before you land rather than hunting for a SIM on arrival day.

This page is deliberately conservative. We only publish practical details we can support, and we will expand it as we verify more on the ground.

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The Farol da Barra lighthouse silhouetted against the Atlantic at sunset.
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Getting around

Choose the mode by route and time of day, not by price alone.

A clay pot of Bahian moqueca with rice and farofa on a wooden table.
Research in progress

Money & payments

Cards are common; small cash is still useful.