Cyprus: 4 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

Cyprus – known for its wines, beaches & pleasant weather.

With not-too-hot summers and mild winters, Cyprus is popular for those who want warmer weather than their own countries offer during those seasons.

Besides soaking up all the sunshine as possible, you can do many other things than just lying on the beach.

Aphrodite's Rock, Petra tou Romiou, is a fantastic place for taking scenic photos.

The Archaeological Site of the Tombs of the Kings is a must-see.

And do not forget to visit the Kykkos Monastery.

While all of those activities sound fun, what is not fun is dealing with an expensive international roaming bill because you forgot to turn data roaming off.

International roaming can be expensive, which is why I always recommend local SIM cards, like a Cypriot one, so that you can enjoy local rates.

So, how much do SIM cards cost in Cyprus?

You can get a Cypriot SIM card for 2 EUR (2.15 USD) from Epic (formerly MTN), Cytamobile (Vodafone), PrimeTel & Cablenet in their stores and from resellers, like convenience stores and grocery stores. SIM Cards are also sold at Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Paphos International Airport (PFO).

Those SIM card prices are not bad at all, right?

And you also have tourist SIM cards from PrimeTel (Travel Internet Pack) with 100 GB of data for 20 days, costing 20 EUR.

Of the Purple Loop tourist SIM card by Cablenet costing 15 EUR with 20 GB of data, 500 local minutes & 500 local SMS for 30 days.

Cyprus does not have to be expensive for everything 😏.

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Cyprus. Let's go.

Original publication: 12th of July 2021. Last updated: 25th of September 2023.

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Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in Cyprus?

Anyone living in or visiting Cyprus can buy a Cypriot SIM card from Epic (formerly MTN), Cytamobile (Vodafone), PrimeTel & Cablenet with no restrictions.

Your phone has to support the frequencies used in Cyprus.

Furthermore, your phone needs to be unlocked (SIM-lock free) to use a Cypriot SIM card.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Cyprus?

You can get a Cypriot SIM card in Epic, Cytamobile (Vodafone), PrimeTel & Cablenet stores. Resellers, like grocery stores and convenience stores, also sell SIM cards. They are also sold at Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Paphos International Airport (PFO).

You can expect to pay the following for Cypriot SIM cards:

• Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN): 2 EUR
• Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus): 2 EUR (regular) & 15 EUR (data-only)
• PrimeTel Cyprus: 2 EUR
• Cablenet Cyprus: 2 EUR

The following Cypriot mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:

• PrimeTel Cyprus: 20 EUR
• Cablenet Cyprus: 15 EUR

For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Can You Use Your Phone in Cyprus?

Cyprus uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Cyprus. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).

Traditional European frequencies are used in Cyprus, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American frequencies, which differ from the European ones.

If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Cyprus.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Cyprus or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Cyprus (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Cyprus

Cyprus has three mobile operators and one Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:

• Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN Cyprus)
• Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)
• PrimeTel Cyprus
• Cablenet (Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus) MVNO)

The following frequencies are used in Cyprus:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500/3600 MHz (n78)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Cyprus, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

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VoLTE & VoWiFi in Cyprus

Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are available in Cyprus. However, not all Cypriot mobile operators offer VoLTE or VoWiFi.

This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Cyprus (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Cyprus:

• Epic Cyprus
• Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

The following mobile operator does not offer VoLTE or VoWiFi in Cyprus:

• PrimeTel

I am not sure whether Cablenet offers any of these services or not.

VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.

5G NR in Cyprus

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Cyprus since January 2021. It is available on the Epic (formerly MTN) and Cytamobile (Vodafone) networks. Both mobile operators offer 5G NR to prepaid customers. PrimeTel has no 5G NR yet. It is unknown whether Cablenet can use Cytamobile's 5G NR network.

Best SIM Card in Cyprus

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Best eSIM in Cyprus

PrimeTel is the only mobile operator offering eSIMs to prepaid customers in Cyprus.

It is not one of the mobile operators I recommend.

However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.

The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Cyprus.

But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.

Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).

So here are the 11 best eSIMs for Cyprus:

• Airalo Dekanet eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money)
• Holafly Cyprus eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 90 days (unlimited data eSIMs – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
• Nomad Cyprus eSIM with 11 choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money… too – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)
• Airalo Eurolink eSIM with 5G NR access in Cyprus with six choices between 1 GB and 100 GB (best value for money for 39 European countries) – read my ongoing Airalo Eurolink eSIM review too!
• Alosim Europe eSIM with five choices between 1 GB and 10 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with worse coverage – use code PTW for 5% off)
• Holafly Europe eSIM with 5G NR access in Cyprus with unlimited data for 5 to 90 days (unlimited data eSIMs for 32 European countries) + ability to make and receive calls (new)
• Nomad Europe eSIM with 11 choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (the best of both worlds in terms of pricing and performance for 35 European countries)
• SimOptions Europe eSIMs with seven choices between 8 GB and 24 GB (choice from multiple mobile operators + calling & texting options (the only one in this list))
• Airalo Discover(+) eSIM (formerly Discover Global) with 12 choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (extensive global coverage (130+ countries) at attractive prices) + ability to make and receive calls & send and receive SMS (new) – read my ongoing Airalo Discover(+) (Global) eSIM review too!
• AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM through SimOptions with 5G NR access in Cyprus with one 6 GB option (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported countries (53/143) at a reasonable price but with a short validity)
• Nomad Global eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (extensive global coverage (109 or 139 countries) at high(er) prices – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Cyprus, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).

If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Cyprus, you better check out my Cyprus eSIM buying guide.

It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

SIM Card Registration in Cyprus

SIM card registration using your passport information is not needed when buying a SIM card in Cyprus.

EU Roaming in Cyprus

Cyprus is part of the European Union (EU).

Since June 2017, those with EU/EEA (European Economic Area) SIM cards can roam for free in other EU/EEA nations, including Cyprus.

This means that, in the majority of cases, you do not need to purchase a Cypriot SIM card if you already have an EU/EEA SIM card because you can roam without additional costs.

However, conditions do apply. Mobile operators in some countries may impose a roaming Fair Use Policy (FUP).

In countries where local mobile data rates are extremely low (such as in the Baltics and the Nordics), mobile operators may still charge you for roaming in the EU/EEA.

Be sure to head over to the international roaming page to learn whether your mobile operator offers free roaming while in Cyprus or if restrictions apply.

Roaming in the EU with Cypriot SIM Cards

Cyprus and the Cypriot mobile operators have fully adopted the roam like at home regulations principles early on.

Unlike most EU/EEA mobile operators that impose EU/EEA roaming caps, none of the Cypriot mobile operators have such caps.

However, the standard Fair Use Policy applies where you should not be roaming over 50% of the time over a four-month period.

If you do so, EU roaming rates will apply.

You are then better off buying local prepaid SIM cards in other EU nations.

Cyprus Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

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Currency in Cyprus

Cyprus uses the Euro with the symbol EUR (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as just €. For example, 25 EUR = €25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between EUR and USD (US Dollars):

• 1 EUR = 1.05 USD
• 10 EUR = 10.70 USD
• 100 EUR = 107.15 USD

For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Cypriot Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN Cyprus), Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus), PrimeTel Cyprus & Purple Loop by Cablenet Cyprus, and go through:

• Background information
• Mobile coverage
• SIM card types, prices, and availability
• Recharge/top-up information
• Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs) 

With that being said, let’s see what Cyprus has to offer to us.

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Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

Epic Cyprus, just Epic and formerly MTN Cyprus, is the largest mobile operator in Cyprus.

Epic, by Monaco Telecom, is also active in Malta.

Epic uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Epic:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Epic SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

Epic has extensive coverage throughout Cyprus.

Below is Epic's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

You can get an Epic SIM card for 2 EUR with 1 EUR credit for 30 days in Epic stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Epic SIM cards are also sold at Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Paphos International Airport (PFO).

Epic has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Cyprus without personal detail capturing, you can get Cyprus Dekanet eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

1. 1 GB/7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. 2 GB/15 days (new) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 3 GB/30 days
4. 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. 10 GB/30 days
6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th of September (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Airalo Eurolink eSIM to be used in 39 European countries with six variants:

1. 1 GB/7 days
2. 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. 50 GB/90 days
6. 100 GB/180 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th of September (2023 data only).

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

• Be sure to check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM review for my insights!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Cyprus.

You can read about them in my Best Cyprus eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Note that Epic offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

Epic has six data-featured prepaid plans:

• Mega Bundle (combo)
• Mobile Telephony Plans (combo)
• Youth Offer (combo)
• Pay As You Surf (data)
• Data Top Ups
• Mobile Broadband (data)

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Mega Bundle – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

The Mega Bundle are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

The following Mega Bundle are available, which can be activated by texting ON to 8500:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity	Activation Code
7 EUR	1000 MB	1000 minutes	1000 SMS	10 days	ON

Mobile Telephony Plans – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

The Mobile Telephony Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

You will need your ID card or passport and a proof of address document.

The following Mobile Telephony Plans are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes	International Minutes	Local SMS	Validity
15.99 EUR	5G Value	1 GB	300 minutes	N/A	300 SMS	30 days
29.99 EUR	5G Advanced	8 GB	800 minutes	N/A	800 SMS	30 days
39.99 EUR	5G Unlimited Max	Unlimited	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	30 days
49.99 EUR	5G Unlimited Max Plus	Unlimited	Unlimited	100 minutes 1	Unlimited	30 days

¹ for Alaska, American Virgin Islands, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guam, Hawaii, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City

Youth Offer Plans – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

The Youth Offer Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS. For between 18 and 29 years of age.

The following Youth Offer Plans are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes	International Minutes	Local SMS	Validity
39.99 EUR	5G Unlimited Max	Unlimited	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	30 days
49.99 EUR	5G Unlimited Max Plus	Unlimited	Unlimited	100 minutes 1	Unlimited	30 days

¹ for Alaska, American Virgin Islands, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guam, Hawaii, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City

Pay As You Surf Plans – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

The Pay As You Go Surf plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access).

The following Pay As You Go Surf are available, which can be activated by texting Activation Code to 6040:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity	Activation Code
1.50 EUR	Daily	300 MB	1 day	data on day
4 EUR	Weekly	1500 MB	1 week	data on week
10 EUR	Monthly	6 GB	1 month	data on month
15 EUR	Monthly Plus	12 GB	1 month	data on month 2000

Data Top Ups Plans – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

The Data Top Ups plans are, as the name implies, top-up cards for data (with 5G NR access).

The following Data Top Ups are available, which can be activated by dialing the VoucherCode of the top-up card (*202*VoucherCode#):

Price	Data	Validity
5 EUR	2 GB	10 days
10 EUR	6 GB	30 days
15 EUR	12 GB	30 days

Mobile Broadband – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

The Mobile Broadband Plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access).

Enjoy superfast internet with 4G & 5G speeds on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or even to a Wi-Fi router without any commitment.

The following Mobile Broadband Plans are available:

Price	Data	Validity
8.12 EUR	250 MB	30 days
16 EUR	1 GB	30 days
24.99 EUR	5 GB	30 days
34.99 EUR	50 GB	30 days
39.99 EUR	100 GB 1	30 days

¹ for 40 Mbps Max download speed and 10 Mbps Max upload speed

EU Roaming – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

You can use your Epic allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

As Epic does not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.

APN/Internet Settings – Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN)

• Name: epic Cyprus
• APN: internet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

Cytamobile Vodafone Cyprus, just Cyta, is the second-largest mobile operator in Cyprus.

CYTA (Cyprus Telecommunication Authority) is a state-owned enterprise that signed a deal with Vodafone in 2004 to establish Cytamobile Vodafone Cyprus.

Nowadays, the mobile operator is referred to as just Cytamobile.

Its prepaid brand is called Soeasy.

Cytamobile uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone):

* Coverage
* How to Get a Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone) SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

Cytamobile (Vodafone) has extensive coverage throughout Cyprus.

Below is Cytamobile's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

You can get a Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone) SIM card for 2 EUR with 1 EUR credit valid for 90 days in Cyta(mobile) stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. The data-only SIM card, VMB PAYG SIM Pack, costs 15 EUR with 1 GB of data for 15 days. soeasy/Cytamobile SIM cards are also sold at Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Paphos International Airport (PFO).

Soeasy by Cytamobile has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Cyprus without personal detail capturing, you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (eight options):

1. Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. Unlimited/7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. Unlimited/10 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. Unlimited/15 days
5. Unlimited/20 days
6. Unlimited/30 days
7. Unlimited/60 days
8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th of September (2023 data only).

The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Cyprus.

You can read about them in my Best Cyprus eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Note that soeasy by Cytamobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone) has five data-featured prepaid plans:

• Soeasy Youth (combo)
• Soeasy Plus (combo)
• Soeasy Mobile Internet Packs
• Mobile Internet Top-Up Cards
• Vodafone Mobile Broadband Pay As You Go (data)

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Soeasy Youth Plans – Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

The Soeasy Youth plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for those up to 27 years old.

So sorry oldies – these plans are not for you 🤪.

The following Soeasy Youth are available, which can be activated in Cyta(mobile) stores:

Price	Credit	Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
10 EUR	2 EUR	40 GB	500 minutes	500 SMS	30 days
15 EUR	2 EUR	100 GB	1000 minutes	1000 SMS	30 days
20 EUR	2 EUR	200 GB	2000 minutes	2000 SMS	30 days

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Cyprus (NOT from Cyprus to other EU/EEA member states)

Soeasy Plus Plans – Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

The Soeasy Plus plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

The following Soeasy Plus are available, which can be activated by texting on soeasy to 8000 and topping up with the corresponding plan price:

Price	Credit	Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity	Activation Code
10 EUR	2 EUR	20 GB	400 minutes	400 SMS	30 days	Top up 10 EUR
20 EUR	2 EUR	50 GB	1000 minutes	1000 SMS	30 days	Top up 20 EUR
35 EUR	2 EUR	100 GB	2000 minutes	2000 SMS	30 days	Top up 35 EUR

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Cyprus (NOT from Cyprus to other EU/EEA member states)

Soeasy Mobile Internet Packs Plans – Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

The Soeasy Mobile Internet Packs plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access).

The following Soeasy Mobile Internet Packs are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 8000:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity	Activation Code
1 EUR	Soeasy MI Daily	400 MB	1 day	MI Day
2 EUR	Soeasy MI Weekly	1 GB	7 days	MI Week
2.90 EUR	Unlimited GB /Friday, Saturday, Sunday	Unlimited	3 days Friday – Sunday	N/A
4.90 EUR	Unlimited GB / 7 days	Unlimited	7 consecutive days	N/A
5 EUR	Soeasy MI Monthly Small	4 GB	30 days	MI S
10 EUR	Soeasy MI Monthly Large	12 GB	30 days	MI LRG
15 EUR	Soeasy MI Monthly XL	24 GB	30 days	MI XL

Mobile Internet Top-Up Cards Plans – Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

The Mobile Internet Top-Up Cards plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access).

The following Mobile Internet Top-Up Cards are available, which can be activated by dialing the VoucherCode of the top-up card (*115*VoucherCode#):

Price	Data	Validity
2.90 EUR	Unlimited	3 days Friday – Sunday
4.90 EUR	Unlimited	7 consecutive days
5 EUR	4 GB	30 days
10 EUR	12 GB	30 days
15 EUR	24 GB	30 days

Vodafone Mobile Broadband Pay As You Go Plans – Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

The Vodafone Mobile Broadband Pay As You Go plans are data bundles (perhaps with 5G NR access) for the data-only SIM card.

The following Vodafone Mobile Broadband Pay As You Go are available, which can be activated online:

Price	Data	Validity
4 EUR	100 MB	30 days
7 EUR	500 MB	30 days
11 EUR	4 GB	30 days
19 EUR	40 GB	30 days
39 EUR	500 GB	30 days
45 EUR	1000 GB	30 days

EU Roaming – Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

You can use your Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone) allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

As Soeasy by Cytamobile does not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.

APN/Internet Settings – Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)

For a soeasy SIM card:

• Name: cyta
• APN: cytamobile

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

For a Vodafone Mobile Broadband Pay As You Go (VMB PAYG) SIM Card:

• Name: internet
• APN: internet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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PrimeTel

PrimeTel uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not operational yet

This is what you will learn about PrimeTel:

* Coverage
* How to Get a PrimeTel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – PrimeTel

PrimeTel has great coverage throughout Cyprus.

However, its coverage is not as good as its competitors. But it is not lacking far behind either. It has yet to launch 5G NR commercially, but 4G/LTE is widely available.

Below is PrimeTel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see PrimeTel's official coverage map.

SIM Card Price – PrimeTel

You can get a PrimeTel SIM card for 2 EUR with 1 EUR in credit and 50 MB in PrimeTel stores and other stores, such as corner shops, kiosks, and post offices. It is also possible to get SIM cards at both Larnaca International Airport and Paphos International Airport.

You have to call 133 to activate the SIM card.

Short-term travelers can also take advantage of the Travel Internet Pack. It is a data-only SIM card costing 20 EUR with 10 GB valid for 20 days. You can purchase Travel Internet Pack Data if you are out of data.

It is also possible to get the PrimeTel eSIM for the same price listed above.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Cyprus without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (eight options):

1. 1 GB/7 days (powered by two different providers with different prices) (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. 3 GB/15 days (price dropped)
3. 3 GB/30 days (price dropped)
4. 5 GB/30 days (price dropped)
5. 5 GB/15 days (price dropped)
6. 10 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices) (price dropped) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
7. 15 GB/30 days (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
8. 20 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices) (price dropped)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 13^th of September (2023 data only).

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Nomad Europe eSIM to be used in 31 or 35 European countries, depending on the plan, with 14 variants:

1. 1 GB/7 days (30 countries) (price dropped)
2. 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
3. 3 GB/15 days (30 countries) (price dropped)
4. 3 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped)
5. 5 GB/30 days (30 countries) (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
6. 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
7. 10 GB/30 days (30 countries) (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
8. 10 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
9. 15 GB/30 days (30 countries) (price dropped)
10. 15 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped)
11. 20 GB/30 days (30 countries) (price dropped) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
12. 20 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
13. 30 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped)
14. 40 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 13^th of September (2023 data only).

• Be sure to check out my Nomad Europe eSIM review for my insights!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Cyprus.

You can read about them in my Best Cyprus eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – PrimeTel

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – PrimeTel

PrimeTel has four data-featured prepaid plans:

• Pay As You Go eSIM Bundles (combo)
• Pay As You Go Mobile Internet Plans
• Travel Internet Pack
• Mobile Data Top-Ups Cards

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Pay As You Go eSIM Bundles – PrimeTel

The Pay As You Go eSIM Bundles are combo plans with credit and data (with 5G NR access) for the PrimeTel eSIM.

The following Pay As You Go eSIM Bundles are available, which you can activate online.

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
20 EUR	eSIM 20 GB Bundle	100 GB	20 days

Pay As You Go Mobile Internet Plans – PrimeTel

The Pay As You Go Mobile Internet Plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access).

The following Pay As You Go Mobile Internet Plans are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 8133:

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
1.50 EUR	1 GB	1 day	MB1
5 EUR	5 GB	7 days	MB7
10 EUR	10 GB	30 days	MB10
15 EUR	20 GB	30 days	MB30 2500

Travel Internet Pack – PrimeTel

The Travel Internet Pack are data bundles (with 5G NR access) exclusive to the Travel Internet Pack that can be activated with physical top-up cards.

The following Travel Internet Pack are available, which can be redeemed by dialing *133*VoucherCode#:

Price	Data	Validity
5 EUR	5 GB	10 days
10 EUR	10 GB	30 days
20 EUR	15 GB	30 days
35 EUR	35 GB	30 days
50 EUR	300 GB	90 days

Mobile Data Top-Ups Cards – PrimeTel

The Mobile Data Top-Ups Cards are, as the name implies, data bundles (with 5G NR access) that can be activated with physical top-up cards.

The following Mobile Data Top-Ups Cards are available, which can can be redeemed by dialing *133*VoucherCode#:

Price	Data	Validity
5 EUR	5 GB	10 days
10 EUR	10 GB	30 days
15 EUR	20 GB	30 days
20 EUR	20 GB	30 days
50 EUR	300 GB	90 days

EU Roaming – PrimeTel

You can use your allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

APN/Internet Settings – PrimeTel

• Name: primetel
• APN: ip.primetel

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Purple Look Cablenet

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Purple Look Cablenet

Purple Look Cablenet has two data-featured prepaid plans: Loop Gimme (combo) & Holidays on the Loop (combo).

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Loop Gimme – Purple Look Cablenet

The Loop Gimme are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Loop Gimme can be activated by dialing *141#:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/EU Minutes	Local/EU SMS	Validity
4 EUR	Gimme	1 GB	100 minutes	100 SMS	2 months
8 EUR	Gimme More	3 GB	300 minutes	300 SMS	2 months
10 EUR	Gimme Data	10 GB	N/A	N/A	2 months
16 EUR	Gimme All	10 GB	600 minutes	600 SMS	2 months
20 EUR	Gimme Max	100 GB	1000 minutes	1000 SMS	45 days

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Holidays on the Loop – Purple Look Cablenet

The Holidays on the Loop are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Holidays on the Loop can be activated by dialing *141#:

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity
15 EUR	20 GB	500 minutes	500 SMS	30 days

The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Cyprus

Getting a SIM card from Epic or Cytamobile (Vodafone) would do you well when considering a Cypriot SIM card.