Asia who are OBSESSED about Scandinavia.
While there is a lot you can do in Denmark, such as exploring Nyhavn, enjoy rides in the Tivoli Gardens, or see plenty of castles, like Rosenborg Castle, do not waste your time visiting the Little Mermaid.
Just like Manneke Pis in Belgium is a disappointment, the Little Mermaid will be too – do not tell you I did not warn you 😜.
But there is something else I need to mention about Denmark – it is an expensive country.
Not just for European standards – just expensive overall.
And it would be a shame if you had to spend even more money to stay online in Denmark by roaming internationally there – roaming can be expensive.
While almost everything is crazy expensive in Denmark, the cost of (mobile) internet is low, especially for the high quality of service you get.
But how much do Danish SIM cards cost?
You can get a Danish SIM card for 300 INR (3.60 USD) from Lycamobile or 49 DKK (7 USD) from Lebara from resellers, such as grocery stores, 7-Elevens & electronic shops. SIM cards are also available at Copenhagen International Airport (CPH).
Those are reasonable prices, huh? Especially for an expensive country.
Just wait until you see how GENEROUS the data allowances are in Denmark. They are almost unlimited.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Denmark. Let's get started.
Original publication: 19th of February 2020. Last updated: 2nd of March 2024.
Table of Contents
What is the Best SIM Card in Denmark?
So, who are all these mobile operators and what options are available for you?
Denmark has four mobile operators and two Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services easily accessible to tourists:
- TDC/YouSee
- Telenor Denmark
- Telia Denmark
- 3 Denmark
- Lebara Denmark (Telenor Denmark & Telia Denmark MVNO)
- Lycamobile Denmark (Telenor Denmark & Telia Denmark MVNO)
In this guide, I will stick to the mobile operators and the most popular MVNOs, all in bold above, to limit the length of this guide (but also not to overwhelm you with all the options available).
But if you are interested in getting a SIM card from one of the unbolded MVNOs, you would have to do the research yourself for the time being. I stopped actively testing and reviewing MVNOs to spend time reviewing travel eSIMs instead, like the ones for Denmark.
Anyone living in or visiting Denmark can buy an Danish SIM card without restrictions.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Where Can You Buy an Danish SIM Card (+Costs)?
You can buy a Danish SIM card in various stores, including grocery stores, electronic stores & convenience stores for Lebara and Lycamobile SIM cards. The four Mobile Operators (TDC/YouSee, Telia, Telenor & 3) no longer sell prepaid SIM cards. Some Danish airports sell (tourist) SIM cards (at inflated prices).
You can expect to pay the following for Danish SIM cards:
- Lebara Denmark: 49 DKK
- Lycamobile Denmark: 29 DKK
Note that SIM cards can be more expensive than those listed above when purchased at an airport.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date DKK (Danish Kroner) to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) exchange rates.
For your convenience, below are some exchange rates between DKK and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 DKK = 0.15 USD
- 10 DKK = 1.45 USD
- 100 DKK = 14.30 USD
- 1000 DKK = 143.15 USD
But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Denmark
In recent years, (travel) eSIMs have become extremely popular.
Especially after Apple made iPhones (14- & 15 series) sold in the United States eSIM-only, forcing its users to use eSIMs – even when abroad.
As a result, the adoption of eSIM technology by mobile operators worldwide rose impressively quickly.
Currently, no Danish mobile operator offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.
In my Denmark eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide (even in Denmark).
Surprisingly, travel eSIMs can be cheaper than a Danish SIM card or eSIM in specific scenarios.
Moreover, Europe-wide and global eSIM options are also available at competitive prices (without having to deal with expensive international roaming rates).
In this Denmark SIM card buying guide (the one you are reading), I will stick to the local SIM cards and eSIM, but you can read my Denmark eSIM buying guide for more information about travel eSIMs covering the country.
But here is a quick overview already + applicable discount codes if you are interested in purchasing a travel eSIM for Denmark:
- Airalo: Teledansk (Denmark only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Denmark
- Holafly: Denmark & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls
- Nomad: Denmark, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:
- Airalo: MAR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, MAR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
Once again, check out my Denmark eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
The eSIM guide is as comprehensive as this SIM card buying guide, but it solely focuses on travel eSIMs (while the guide you are reading focuses on local SIM cards and eSIMs for prepaid users (where applicable).
Danish Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Lebara Denmark & Lycamobile Denmark, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices & availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)
With that said, let's see what Denmark offers us.
Lebara Denmark
Lebara Denmark, just Lebara, is one of the prepaid SIM cards available to travelers.
Lebara is a Telenor Denmark MVNO and has access to the Telia Denmark network as well.
Lebara, as a brand, is known for offering low rates for international calls abroad, and it is active in various other European countries.
Lebara, through Telenor Denmark and Telia Denmark, 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: not available to Lycamobile (yet)
This is what you will learn about Lebara:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Lebara SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* Review
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Lebara Denmark
Lebara has access to the Telenor Denmark and Telia Denmark networks as a Telenor Denmark MVNO.
This means Lebara does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
Below are the coverage maps of Telenor Denmark and Telia Denmark produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Lebara Denmark
You can buy a Lebara SIM card for 49 DKK with 10 DKK credit in various stores, such as grocery stores, convenience stores, and electronic shops.
Text mobilinfo to 1221 to see your Lebara phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Lebara has no eSIMs.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Denmark, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Lebara.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Denmark eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Teledansk (Denmark only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Denmark – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Denmark & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Denmark, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Denmark eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Lebara.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lebara Denmark
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lebara Denmark
Lebara has two data-featured prepaid plans: Pay Monthly Plans (combo) & Data Bundles.
I will list all the prices in DKK (Danish Kroner).
To convert DKK to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Lebara customers do not have access to Telenor Denmark's and Telia Denmark's 5G NR networks.
Pay Monthly Plans – Lebara Denmark
The Pay Monthly Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Pay Monthly Plans can be activated online or on the MyLebara app:
Price | Data | EU/EEA Roaming Data | Local Minutes | EU/EEA Minutes | International Minutes 1 | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 DKK | 5 GB | 1 GB | 5 hours | 1 hour | 5 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
49 DKK | 20 GB | 2 GB | 20 hours | 5 hours | 10 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
59 DKK | 30 GB | 3 GB | 30 hours | 5 hours | 10 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
69 DKK | 60 GB | 4 GB | 60 hours | 5 hours | 10 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
99 DKK | 100 GB | 5 GB | 100 hours | 5 hours | 10 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
119 DKK | 200 GB | 6 GB | 200 hours | 5 hours | 10 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
179 DKK | 500 GB | 16 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 10 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 60+ countries from Denmark:
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bangladesh
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Guadeloupe
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Mongolia
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Pakistan (max. 10 hours)
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Romania
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Thailand
- Turkey(fixed)
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
Pay Monthly Plans auto-renew. Auto-renewal can be disabled online or on the MyLebara app.
Data Bundles – Lebara Denmark
The Data Bundles are, as the name implies, are data plans (without 5G NR access). They cannot be used for EU/EEA roaming.
Data Bundles can be activated online or on the MyLebara app:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
49 DKK | 20 GB | 30 days |
79 DKK | 60 GB | 30 days |
99 DKK | 100 GB | 30 days |
179 DKK | 500 GB | 30 days |
Data Bundles auto-renew. Auto-renewal can be disabled online or on the MyLebara app.
EU Roaming – Lebara Denmark
You can use your allowances in the following (non-) EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
Be aware that the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.
Review – Lebara Denmark
I had the chance to try out Lebara when I was in Denmark.
Be sure to read my Lebara review if you are considering getting a Lebara SIM card.
APN/Internet Settings – Lebara Denmark
- Name: Lebara Internet
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Lycamobile Denmark
Lycamobile Denmark, just Lycamobile, is one of the prepaid SIM cards available to travelers.
It is a Telia Denmark MVNO and has access to the Telenor Denmark network as well.
Lycamobile, as a brand, is known for offering low rates for international calls abroad, and it is active in various other European countries.
Lycamobile, through Telenor Denmark and Telia Denmark, 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: not available to Lycamobile (yet)
This is what you will learn about Lycamobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Lycamobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* Review
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Lycamobile Denmark
Lycamobile has access to the Telenor Denmark and Telia Denmark networks as a Telia Denmark MVNO.
This means Lycamobile does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
Below are the coverage maps of Telenor Denmark and Telia Denmark produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Lycamobile Denmark
You can buy a Lycamobile SIM card for 29 DKK with 10 DKK credit in various stores, such as grocery stores, convenience stores, and electronic shops.
You may have to register your SIM card online.
Call 333 or dial 99# to change the system's language.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Lycamobile has no eSIMs.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Denmark, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Lycamobile (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Denmark or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Denmark eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Teledansk (Denmark only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Denmark – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Denmark & Europe (32 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data + calling feature – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Denmark, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Denmark eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Lycamobile for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lycamobile Denmark
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lycamobile Denmark
Lycamobile has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- All In One (combo)
- International Bundles (combo)
- Data Bundles
Lycamobile customers do not have access to Telenor Denmark's and Telia Denmark's 5G NR networks.
I will list all the prices in DKK (Danish Kroner).
To convert DKK to your currency (let's say USD) 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.
All In One – Lycamobile Denmark
The All In One plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Text the Activation Code to 3535 to activate All In One:
Price | Plans | Data | EU/EEA Roaming Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | International/EU Minutes | On-Net SMS | Local/EU SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 DKK | All In One 19 | 5 GB | 2.3 GB | Unlimited | 5 hours | 5/2 hours 1,2 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | N/A |
49 DKK | All In One 49 | 15 GB | 5.9 GB | 15 hours | Share with on-net call allowance | 15 hr/300 minutes 1 | Unlimited | Share with on-net SMS allowance | 30 days | *139*4549# |
59 DKK | All In One 59 | 30 GB | 7.05 GB | Unlimited | 30 hours | 30 hr/10 minutes 1,2 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*5069# |
79 DKK | All In One 79 | 60 GB | 9.45 GB | 60 hours | Share with on-net call allowance | 60 hr/750 minutes 1 | Unlimited | Share with on-net SMS allowance | 30 days | *139*4579# |
99 DKK | All In One 99 | 100 GB | 11.85 GB | Unlimited | Share with on-net call allowance | Unlimited/10 hr/100/25 minutes 1,2,3,4 | Unlimited | Share with on-net SMS allowance | 30 days | *139*4599# |
119 DKK | All In One 119 | 200 GB | 14.25 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited/15hr/100minutes/25minutes 1,2,3,4 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*45129# |
179 DKK | All In One 179 | Unlimited | 21.4 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited/900 min/100 min/25minutes 1,2,3,4 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*179# |
199 DKK | All In One 199 Plus | 200 GB | 23.8 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited/900/180 minutes 1,2,5 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*199# |
1 for unlimited call to EEA, Australia, Canada, USA & other countries see list 1 international call
2 for list 2 of International & Landline minutes
3 3 for Lyca to Lyca minutes from Denmark to Kiyvstar & Ukraine
4 for 25 minutes to other Ukraine networks
5 for to Afghanistan and Nigeria Landline & Mobile
International Bundles – Lycamobile Denmark
The International Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Although the name suggests that these bundles can only be used in Denmark, they can also be used in other EU/EEA member states without being charged roaming rates.
Text the Activation Code to 3535 to activate International Bundles:
Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Turkey/EU Minutes 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
199 DDK | Alo Turka L | 200 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | 30 days | *139*1015# |
1 for unlimited turkey landline minutes.
Data Bundles – Lycamobile Denmark
The Data Bundles as the name implies, are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 3535 to activate Data Bundles :
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Roaming Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 DKK | EU Addon 1GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | 30 days | *139*819# |
49 DKK | Data M | 15 GB | 5.9 GB | 30 days | *139*4530# |
99 DKK | Data XL | 100 GB | 11.85 GB | 30 days | *139*4540# |
179 DKK | Data XXXL | Unlimited | 21.4 GB | 30 days | *139*4560# |
EU Roaming – Lycamobile Denmark
You can use your allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.
Review – Lycamobile Denmark
I had the chance to try out Lycamobile when I was in Denmark.
Be sure to read my Lebara review if you are considering getting a Lycamobile SIM card.
APN/Internet Settings – Lycamobile Denmark
- Name: Lycamobile
- APN: data.lycamobile.dk
- Username: lmdk
- Password: plus
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Denmark
Getting a SIM card from either Lebara or Lycamobile would do you well when considering a Danish SIM card.
Going to other places around the world? You should also check out my SIM card buying guides for other destinations worldwide.