Popular telephone number: find out what it is and how to request it

With Telefone Popular, beneficiaries have up to 90 minutes per month to make local calls at an affordable price. Read the text to learn more!

What is Popular Telephone?

The Popular Telephone (AICE) is a benefit that is part of the Federal Government's Social Programs.

It was created so that families registered in the Single Registry have access to landline telephony with special conditions, that is, affordable prices.

How does it work?

THE Popular Telephone has a monthly subscription, the base value of this subscription is R$15.00, however, it may vary depending on state or dealership taxes.

This benefit has a monthly allowance of 90 minutes, where you can use these minutes to make local calls, however, this amount is not cumulative.

Therefore, it is important to know how to manage these minutes well so that they don't run out before the next recharge or the month ends and you have used practically nothing.

If the beneficiary wishes to make calls to mobile devices, internationally or nationally, credit will be required.

In fact, if the 90 minutes of the allowance have already run out, you will also need to recharge your landline device to continue using it.

How to request the Popular Telephone Number?

To request this service, firstly, the family must be registered and have their data updated in the Single Registry for at least 2 years.

If there is any change in your family's income or address, it is important that this information is updated as soon as possible, so you can request the Popular Telephone more easily.

The family member responsible must go to the dealership in the region with the following documents: Social Identification Number, known as PIS, CPF, Voter Registration Card or RANI.

The telephone company will carry out a query in the Single Registry database, only then will it know if the requesting family is eligible to contract the Popular Telephone.

If your family is approved, the telephone company has up to 7 days to provide assistance.

However, if there is no physical dealership branch in your area, you can make the request by phone, and you can find this information in the next topic.

What is a dealership?

In this case, it is a landline telephone concessionaire, that is, the company responsible for distributing telephone networks in your region.

Among the main companies capable of providing this service, we find, for example:

OI Region 1 – 10331
Telefônica/Vivo – 10315
Sercomtel – 10343
CTBC Telecom – 10312
OI Region 2 – 10314

How much does OI's Popular Phone cost?

OI is one of the largest telephone companies in Brazil, it was recently acquired by Vivo, TIM and Claro.

Customers are gradually being migrated to some of these three operators. There may be changes in prices when the migration is carried out, however, the value of the Popular Telephone of OI is R$16.47 month.

The lowest value of this subscription is R$$13.00, but it varies by state and dealership, as previously mentioned.

How do I register for the Single Registry?

If you believe this benefit will be very useful for your situation, but you are not yet registered in the Single Registry, this topic will show you what to do.

This program is a tool for the government to identify and characterize low-income families. Furthermore, with it, the government can understand the socioeconomic reality of this group.

To register, look for a CRAS unit or Single Registry office in your city.

Many questions will be asked about the family situation, so it is preferable that the registration be completed by a woman and that she be over 16 years old.

Have the following on hand mandatory documents to register in the Single Registry:

CPF and Voter Registration Card of the head of the family.

Of all family members, it is also necessary to bring:

Birth or Marriage Certificate;
CPF;
ID;
Work Card;
Voter Registration Card or RANI;
Proof of Residence.

An interview will be conducted with a social interviewer. After completing the interview, he or she will give you a document for you to sign and also a copy that will remain with you, this is proof of registration.

The second step is to confirm the registration and assignment of the NIS, which takes around 48 hours. If you cannot return to the agency easily, ask for a phone number so you can check if your NIS number is ready.

Another way to find out if your family has already been registered is through the Caixa Tem app, just check the “Meu NIS” option.

If you have already registered your family to receive Auxílio Brasil, formerly Bolsa Família, at the time of registration, you will also be informed by the Caixa Tem app.

You can also check if your family is already registered on the Meu CadÚnico website. It's important to always keep your information up to date to avoid losing access to the program's benefits.

However, if your family is already registered in the Single Registry, you can now request the Popular Telephone.

What are the main benefits of the Single Registry?

In addition to the Popular Telephone, your family may still be eligible for many other social programs. Among the main benefits of the Single Registry, we find, for example:

Social Electricity Tariff;
Brazil Aid;
My House My Life Program/Green and Yellow House;
Gas Aid;
Exemption from Fees in Public Tenders;
BPC;
Senior Citizen Card;
Social Charter;
Youth ID;
Caring Brazil Program.

There are also other social programs that aim to serve and improve the quality of life of families through inclusion.

Go to the CRAS or Single Registry service center in your city to find out which programs serve your region and your family.

Conclusion

THE Popular Telephone It is a great way for low-income families to communicate with their relatives in other states or cities.

Despite the popularization of mobile phones, this benefit very well meets the reality of thousands of Brazilians who do not have access to the internet or other technological means of communication.

Written by Nara Updated March 8, 2022

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