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What is PMS?

When do I have to insert the carrier code to make calls from my cell phone?

Can I dial 21 to call from any wireline or cellular phone to any wireline or cellular phone in Brazil and abroad?

How can I make a DDD call from a cell phone?

Do I have to dial the carrier code (CSP) to make calls to other cities with the same origin area code of my cell phone?

How do I make DDD collect calls?

Can I make a 0800 call from my cell phone?

How to make an IDD call thorugh a cell phone?

Are there any other ways to make DDD or IDD calls from my cell phone?

Can I make DDD and IDD calls via Embratel if I buy an additional cell phone from another carrier?

Can I make DDD and IDD calls via Embratel from my cell phone while traveling across Brazil?

Can I make operator-assisted calls from a cell phone?

Can I use BrasilDireto service with my cell phone?

How am I charged for the calls made from my cell phone?

What are the rates for IDD calls made from cell phones?

If there is any discrepancy in my bill regarding Embratel DDD or IDD calls, to whom should I complain?

Whom should I address to in case of any query or doubt about the rate values?

What should I do in case of fraud (cloning) involving my telephone?

What do I gain by using code 21?

How can this change make my daily life easier?

What changes if my cellular phone bill is in automatic payment?



What is PMS?
It is a new dialing feature for cell phones in which users may choose the long distance carrier to complete their domestic and international calls.
When do I have to insert the carrier code to make calls from my cell phone?
Whenever you wish to make DDD or IDD calls.
Can I dial 21 to call from any wireline or cellular phone to any wireline or cellular phone in Brazil and abroad?

You can make calls from any location in Brazil using any type of phone: wireline, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, nationwide or worldwide, by dialing one single carrier code, the 21.



How can I make a DDD call from a cell phone?
To make a DDD call from a cell phone, either prepaid or postpaid, dial zero, carrier selection code (CSP), country code, city area code, and destination number.

Do I have to dial the carrier code (CSP) to make calls to other cities with the same origin area code of my cell phone?
No. Phone calls made to cities with the same area code are handled as local calls, i.e. you don't have to dial the long distance carrier code.
How do I make DDD collect calls?
You must add 9 before the zero, just as you dial from your wireline phone, as shown below:

Can I make a 0800 call from my cell phone?
Yes. All PMS cellular phones available in the marketplace are capable of making 0800 calls.
How to make an IDD call thorugh a cell phone?
The procedure is similar to the completion of IDD calls made from wireline terminals:

Are there any other ways to make DDD or IDD calls from my cell phone?
Yes. You may use other Embratel services, including:

Embratel prepaid international card;

Embratel AcesseFácil postpaid card da Embratel.
Can I make DDD and IDD calls via Embratel if I buy an additional cell phone from another carrier?
Yes. You can dial the 21 to make calls through all mobile carriers.
Can I make DDD and IDD calls via Embratel from my cell phone while traveling across Brazil?
Yes. For further details go to Roaming
Can I make operator-assisted calls from a cell phone?
Yes, provided that your call is not charged to your cellular bill.
Can I use BrasilDireto service with my cell phone?

Automatic call - this service is available through all mobile carriers except Oi.

Operator-assisted call - this service is blocked for all mobile carriers.
How am I charged for the calls made from my cell phone?
Embratel has devised this additional convenience for its customers: these calls are charged to the mobile carrier bill.
What are the rates for IDD calls made from cell phones?
In the case of prepaid and postpaid terminals, the rates are differentiated for each mobile carrier.
The rates are differentiated according to the following aspects as well:

Hour: normal and reduced.

Destination: wireless-wireless or wireless-wireline.
Stay tuned for Embratel promotional rates to be published in the media!
If there is any discrepancy in my bill regarding Embratel DDD or IDD calls, to whom should I complain?
All complaints about any discrepancy found in your bill should be addressed to your mobile carrier, even when the complaint refers to an Embratel long distance call.
Whom should I address to in case of any query or doubt about the rate values?
To know the value of a DDD or IDD rate, you should ring Embratel at 103 21  or look up our rates:

 DDD over the cellular
 IDD over the cellular
What should I do in case of fraud (cloning) involving my telephone?
Go to your mobile carrier. It will be responsible for tackling this issue.
What do I gain by using code 21?

With the 21 you can make DDD and IDD calls from any city in Brazil to any place in Brazil and overseas, using the technology and top quality level of the largest long distance network in Brazil.

With the single carrier code (CSP) 21, you can make all your long distance domestic and international calls.

Your calls will be included in a single, combined bill with the purpose of adding convenience to your life.

You can always rely on Embratel to help you save all the time.

With the 21, you can fulfill your long distance telephone needs.
How can this change make my daily life easier?
Register in your cell phone agenda the numbers you choose including Embratel code 21. In this way you don't have to dial the carrier code each time you make a call.
What changes if my cellular phone bill is in automatic payment?
Nothing will change. The automatic payment and due date of your bill are not affected by this alteration.