Finland – known for (often) being the happiest country in the world, is a country in the Nordics.
Depending on who you ask, it is also part of Scandinavia, but this topic often brings up heated debates.
As a Nordic country, Finland is not known for warm weather, especially up north (but that can change thanks to lovely climate change).
However, some summer days do call for shirts and shorts; although Finns may claim they are literally melting.
While being a large country, it is a sparsely populated nation – mostly due to the climate.
As a result, however, the nature is stunning in Finland.
And of course, it is an excellent destination for winter sports activities.
Before you stream your snowboard experience, do note that international roaming can be expensive.
If you do not watch out, the roaming bill can be more expensive than your whole trip in Finland.
Luckily, there are ways to avoid roaming bills. One of these methods is by using a local SIM card, such as a Finnish one.
That way, you can enjoy local rates.
And the best part, the costs of SIM cards and mobile data are low.
You can get a Finnish SIM card for 4.90 EUR (5.40 USD) from Telia and DNA and 5.90 EUR from Elisa (6.50 USD). Telia also has a data-only SIM card starter pack with unlimited data for 24.90 EUR (27.35 USD). SIM cards are also sold at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Finland. Let's do this.

Original publication: 2nd of July 2021. Last updated: 1st of June 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Finland?
Anyone living in or visiting Finland can buy a Finnish prepaid SIM card from Elisa, Telia & DNA without restrictions.
Your phone has to support the frequencies used in Iceland.
Furthermore, your phone needs to be unlocked (SIM-lock free) to use a Finnish SIM card.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Finland?
You can get a Finnish SIM card in Elisa, Telia & DNA stores. Resellers, like grocery stores and convenience stores, also sell SIM cards. They are also sold at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
You may be directed to an R-Kioski when asking for a prepaid SIM cards due to most mobile operators (prefer to) deal with postpaid customers only.
However, you will not pay a premium when buying a SIM card from a reseller, like an R-Kioski.
You can expect to pay the following for Finnish SIM cards:
- Elisa Finland: 5.90 EUR
- Telia Finland: 4.90 EUR (regular) & 24.90 EUR (data-only)
- DNA Finland: 4.90 EUR
For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP/SEK) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
- 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)

Can You Use Your Phone in Finland?
Finland uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Finland. 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 Iceland, 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 Finland.
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 Finland 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 Finland (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Finland
Finland has three mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Elisa Finland
- Telia Finland
- DNA Finland
The following frequencies are used in Finland:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) & 26 GHz (n258 – not in commercial use yet)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Finland, check out this page by Will My Phone Work (may be outdated or inaccurate at times).
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.
5G NR in Finland
Commercial 5G NR has been available in Finland since October 2019. It is available on the Elisa, Telia & DNA networks. All mobile operators offer 5G NR to prepaid customers (for select plans).
Best SIM Card in Finland
Best eSIM in Finland
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Finland (yet).
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Finland.
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 six best eSIMs for Finland:
- Airalo's Finn Communications Finland eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money)
- Airalo's Eurolink Europe eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 100 GB (best value for money when also visiting other European countries) – read my ongoing Airalo Eurolink eSIM review too!
- Holafly Finland eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 90 days (truly unlimited data plans at premium prices)
- Nomad Finland eSIM with 14 choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (switches to the best network, allowing for excellent reception at all times)
- Holafly Finland eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 60 days (truly unlimited data plans when also visiting other European countries at premium prices)
- Nomad Europe eSIM with 13 choices between 1 GB and 40 GB (the best of both worlds in terms of pricing and performance)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Finland, 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 Finland, you better check out my Finland eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

SIM Card Registration in Finland
SIM card registration using your passport information is not needed when buying a SIM card in Finland.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)

EU Roaming in Finland

Finland 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 Finland.
This means that, in the majority of cases, you do not need to purchase a Finnish 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 Finland or if restrictions apply.
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Do note that although the Åland Islands are part of Finland, they are an autonomous region of Finland. They also have their own operator – Ålcom. None of the Finnish operators operate in the Åland Islands.
It is reported that those with an Elisa Finland SIM card can roam for free the Åland Islands. DNA does the same. Telia Finland does not clearly mention whether its free Nordics/EU/EEA roaming applies to the Åland Islands.
Roaming in the EU with Finnish SIM Cards
Finland and the Finnish mobile operators have fully adopted the roam like at home regulations principles early on.
However, some plans have an EU/EEA roaming cap.
Moreover, 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.
Just a note about Telia: you can only roam in the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania), the Nordics (Denmark, Norway & Sweden) & select European Union states (France, Germany, Greece, Italy & Spain).
Finland Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

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Currency in Finland
Finland 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 = 1.10 USD
- 10 EUR = 11.10 USD
- 100 EUR = 111.05 USD
For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling) or SEK – Swedish Krona) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.
Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.
Finnish Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Elisa Finland, Telia Finland & DNA Finland, 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 Finland has to offer to us.
Elisa Finland

Elisa Finland, just Elisa, is the largest mobile operator in Finland. It was the first operator to offer unlimited data plans in the country, and its competitors followed shortly. Elisa is also active in Estonia and is also the largest mobile operator there.
Elisa uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) & 26 GHz (n258 – not in commercial use yet)
Coverage – Elisa Finland
Elisa has extensive coverage throughout Finland, even in remote areas.
Below is Elisa's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Elisa's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Elisa Finland
You can get an Elisa SIM card, called Saunalahti Prepaid, for 5.90 EUR with 6 EUR in credit in Elisa stores, R-Kioski, and grocery stores – there is also an R-Kioski at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Most Elisa stores will turn you away and recommend you get a prepaid SIM card at an R-Kioski because they usually deal with postpaid customers/subscribers.
Luckily, there are around 500 R-Kioski throughout Finland, so it will be easy to find one.
Text ENGLISH to 18258 to change the Elisa menu to English.
- 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)

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

- 1 GB/7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 2 GB/15 days (new)
- 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days
- 10 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 20 GB/30 days (new)
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (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 GB/7 days
- 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 50 GB/90 days
- 100 GB/180 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (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!
By the way, you get free 5G NR access in 22 of the 39 supported countries!
I have used the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in 11 countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM review for my insights!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Finland.
You can read about them in my Best Finland eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Elisa Finland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Elisa Finland
Elisa has attractive default data rates and two data-featured prepaid plans: Yhdistelmäpaketit (Combo Packages) & Nettipaketit (Online Packages).
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.

Default Data Rates – Elisa Finland
The default data rate for Elisa is 0.99 EUR/day with unlimited data, which translates to 29.70 EUR/month. These rates are attractive for those staying in Finland for a short period or those who use data sporadically.
As it is the default data, there is no need to manually enable this rate/plan.
Yhdistelmäpaketit (Combo Packages) – Elisa Finland
The Yhdistelmäpaketit (Combo Packages) are combo plans with truly unlimited data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Yhdistelmäpaketit are available, which you can activate by texting the Activation Code to 15020:
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Roaming Data 1 | Max. Speed | Local/EU Minutes | Local/EU SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29.99 EUR | Rajoitukseton 4G | Unlimited | 14 GB | 100 Mbps | 165 minutes/day (5000 minutes) | 165 SMS/day (5000 SMS) | 1 month |
34.99 EUR | Rajoitukseton 5G | Unlimited 2 | 16 GB | 300 Mbps | 165 minutes/day (5000 minutes) | 165 SMS/day (5000 SMS) | 1 month |
39.99 EUR | Rajoitukseton 5G+ | Unlimited | 18 GB | 600 Mbps | 165 minutes/day (5000 minutes) | 165 SMS/day (5000 SMS) | 1 month |
1 for the Nordics (Denmark, Norway & Sweden), Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania) & Select EU Countries (France, Germany, Greece, Italy & Spain)

Nettipaketit (Online Packages) – Elisa Finland
The Nettipaketit (Internet Packages) are data plans (with 5G NR access) with truly unlimited data.
The following Nettipaketit are available, which you can activate by texting the Activation Code to 15020:
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Roaming Data 1 | Max. Speeds | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4.99 EUR | Turbo 5G | Unlimited | 2 GB | 600 Mbps | 72 hours | N/A |
7.99 EUR | Nettiviikko 4G+ | Unlimited | 4 GB | 200 Mbps | 7 days | DATA7 |
19.99 EUR | Nettikuukausi 4G | Unlimited | 6 GB | 50 Mbps | 1 month | DATA50M |
24.99 EUR | Nettikuukausi 4G+ | Unlimited | 12 GB | 200 Mbps | 1 month | DATA200M |
29.99 EUR | Nettikuukausi 5G | Unlimited | 14 GB | 300 Mbps | 1 month | N/A |
1 for the Nordics (Denmark, Norway & Sweden), Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania) & Select EU Countries (France, Germany, Greece, Italy & Spain)

EU Roaming – Elisa Finland
You can use your allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
APN/Internet Settings – Elisa Finland
- Name: Elisa Internet
- APN: Internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Telia Finland

Telia Finland, just Telia, is the second-largest mobile operator in Finland. Telia as a company is active in the Baltics and the Nordics.
Telia uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) & 26 GHz (n258 – not in commercial use yet)
Coverage – Telia Finland
Telia has extensive coverage throughout Finland, even in remote areas.
Below is Telia's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Telia's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Telia Finland
You can get a Telia SIM card, Prepaid Liittymä, for 4.90 EUR with 7 EUR in credit in Telia stores, R-Kioski, and grocery stores – there is also an R-Kioski at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. It is also possible to get the data-only SIM card, Prepaid Netti, for 24.90 EUR with unlimited data for a month.

Below is an overview of the two SIM cards:
SIM Card | Price | Credit | Data | Roaming Data 1 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Prepaid Liittymä | 4.90 EUR | 7 EUR | N/A | N/A |
Prepaid Netti | 24.90 EUR | N/A | Unlimited | 12 GB |
1 in the Nordics (Denmark, Norway & Sweden), the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania) & select European Union member states (France, Germany, Greece, Italy & Spain)

Most Telia stores will turn you away and recommend you get a prepaid SIM card at an R-Kioski because they usually deal with postpaid customers/subscribers.
Luckily, there are around 500 R-Kioski throughout Finland, so it will be easy to find one.
- 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)

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Finland without personal detail capturing, you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (eight options):
- Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/7 days
- Unlimited/10 days
- Unlimited/15 days
- Unlimited/20 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/30 days
- Unlimited/60 days
- Unlimited/90 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (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.

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Holafly Europe eSIM to be used in 33 European countries, also with unlimited data, with seven variants:
- Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/7 days
- Unlimited/10 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/20 days
- Unlimited/30 days
- Unlimited/60 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (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 Holafly review!
Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Finland.
You can read about them in my Best Finland eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telia Finland
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telia Finland
Telia has attractive default data rates and two data-featured prepaid plans: Prepaid Paketit & Netin Käyttöaikaa (Unlimited Surfing).
Telia offers speeds up to 100 Mbps on 4G/LTE.
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.

All Telia plans can be activated on the Telia self-service portal or at an R-Kioski.
Default Data Rates – Telia Finland
The default data rate for Telia is 0.99 EUR/day with unlimited data, which translates to 29.70 EUR/month. These rates are attractive for those staying in Finland for a short period or those who use data sporadically.
As it is the default data, there is no need to manually enable this rate/plan.
Prepaid Paketit – Telia Finland
The Prepaid Paketit are combo plans with data, minutes, and SMS.
The following Prepaid Paketit are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Roaming Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9.90 EUR | Prepaid Paketti S | 1 GB | From Data Allowance | 100 minutes | 100 SMS | 31 days |
19.90 EUR | Prepaid Paketti M | 5 GB | From Data Allowance | 500 minutes | 500 SMS | 31 days |
29.90 EUR | Rajaton 4G L Paketti | Unlimited | 17 GB | 5000 minutes | 5000 SMS | 31 days |
34.90 EUR | Rajaton 5G Xl Paketti 2 | Unlimited | 23 GB | 5000 minutes | 5000 SMS | 31 days |
1 in the Nordics (Denmark, Norway & Sweden), the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania) & select European Union member states (France, Germany, Greece, Italy & Spain)

Netin Käyttöaikaa (Unlimited Surfing) – Telia Finland
The Netin Käyttöaikaa (Unlimited Surfing) are data plans (with 5G NR access) with truly unlimited data.
The following Netin Käyttöaikaa are available:
Price | Data | EU/EEA Roaming Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
9.90 EUR | Unlimited | 9 GB | 7 days |
19.90 EUR | Unlimited | 18 GB | 31 days |
29.90 EUR 2 | Unlimited | 27 GB | 31 days |
1 in the Nordics (Denmark, Norway & Sweden), the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania) & select European Union member states (France, Germany, Greece, Italy & Spain)
2 5G NR access with speeds up to 300 Mbps

APN/Internet Settings – Telia Finland
- Name: Telia
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
DNA

DNA by Telenor is the smallest operator in Finland. However, it has the fastest speeds in the country.
DNA uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) & 26 GHz (n258 – not in commercial use yet)
Coverage – DNA
DNA has extensive coverage throughout Finland, even in remote areas.
Below is DNA's 2G coverage map:
Here is the 3G map:
Then we have the 4G/LTE map:
Finally, we have DNA's 5G NR map:
I always like to compare the official coverage map(s) with the one of Speedtest because some operators like to be generous with their coverage:
SIM Card Price – DNA
You can get a DNA SIM card, both the Super Prepaid 4G and Rajaton Prepaid 4G SIM cards, for 4.90 EUR in DNA stores, R-Kioski, and grocery stores – there is also an R-Kioski at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. It is also possible to get the data-only SIM card, Dataprepaid, for 24.90 EUR.

Below is an overview of all the DNA SIM cards:
Price | SIM Card | SIM Card Type | Credit | Data | Speeds | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4.90 EUR | Super Prepaid 4G | Regular | 5 EUR | Unlimited (0.89 EUR/day) | 100 Mbps | 30 days |
4.90 EUR | Rajaton Prepaid 4G | Regular | 5 EUR | Unlimited (0.89 EUR/day) | 100 Mbps | 30 days |
19.90 EUR | Dataprepaid | Data-only | N/A | Unlimited | 100 Mbps | 30 days |
24.90 EUR | Dataprepaid | Data-only | N/A | Unlimited | 300 Mbps | 30 days |



You can see your DNA phone number by heading to the prepaid self-service portal (when using a DNA SIM card).
- Rajaton Prepaid: 225 days
- Dataprepaid: 240 days
- Super Prepaid: 380 days
- 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)

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Finland without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (eight options):
- 1 GB/7 days (powered by three different providers with different prices)
- 3 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
- 3 GB/15 days
- 5 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
- 5 GB/15 days
- 10 GB/30 days (powered by three different providers with different prices) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 15 GB/30 days
- 20 GB/30 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in February based on data up to the 7th of February.
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 25 or 35 European countries, depending on the plan, with eight variants:
- 1 GB/7 days (25 countries – new)
- 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
- 3 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
- 3 GB/30 days (35 countries)
- 5 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
- 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
- 10 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
- 10 GB/30 days (35 countries) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in February based on data up to the 7th of February.

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!
I have used the Nomad Europe eSIM in eight countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.
- Be sure to check out my Nomad Europe eSIM review for my insights!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Finland.
You can read about them in my Best Finland eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – DNA
DNA top-up vouchers are sold in DNA stores, R-Kioski, and post offices.
The following top-up options are available:
- 10 EUR
- 15 EUR
- 20 EUR
- 25 EUR
- 30 EUR
- 50 EUR
- 70 EUR
- 100 EUR
To top up your DNA SIM card, head to the online recharge portal, called DNA Laturi, where you can recharge with (international) debit and credit cards. However, only debit and credit cards issued in Europe, Canada, Russia, the United States, and a few undisclosed other countries can use online top-up.
You can also tell the salesperson at the DNA store or R-Kioski how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
Text SALDO to 14000 to check your DNA balance.
You can also use the DNA Prepaid app to refill and check your balance (Android/iOS).

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – DNA
DNA has attractive default data rates and three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Rajattomat Paketit/Unlimited Packages (combo)
- Nettipaketit/Online Packages (data)
- Dataprepaid Paketit/Dataprepaid Packages
All DNA plans can be activated on the DNA self-service portal or at an R-Kioski.
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.
Default Data Rates – DNA
The default data rate for the Rajaton Prepaid and Super Prepaid SIM cards is 0.89 EUR/day with unlimited data, which translates to 26.70 EUR/month. For the Dataprepaid SIM card, the default data rate is 0.99 EUR/day with unlimited, which translates to 29.70 EUR/month.
These rates are attractive for those staying in Finland for a short period or those who use data sporadically.
As it is the default data, there is no need to manually enable this rate/plan. However, note that there is an EU/EEA data roaming cap of 300 MB/day.
Rajattomat Paketit (Unlimited Packages) – DNA
The Rajattomat Paketit (Unlimited Packages) are combo plans with truly unlimited data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Rajattomat Paketit are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Max. Speeds | EU/EEA Roaming Data | Local Minutes 1 | Local SMS | Validity |
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7.90 EUR | Rajaton 7 vrk | Unlimited | 100 Mbps | 2.6 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day | 7 days |
24.90 EUR | Rajaton 30 vrk | Unlimited | 100 Mbps | 8.1 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day | 30 days |
34.90 EUR | Rajaton 5G 30 vrk | Unlimited | 400 Mbps | 8.1 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day | 30 days |
64.90 EUR | Rajaton 90 vrk | Unlimited | 100 Mbps | 21 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day | 90 days |
1 local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Finland (NOT from Finland to other EU/EEA member states)

Nettipaketit (Online Packages) – DNA
The Nettipaketit (Internet Packages) are data plans (with 5G NR access) with truly unlimited data.
You have the following Nettipaketit (Online Packages):
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Roaming Data | Max. Speeds | Validity |
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19.90 EUR | Tehonetti 30 vrk | Unlimited | 6.5 GB | 100 Mbps | 30 days |
24.90 EUR | Hypernetti 30 vrk | Unlimited | 8.1 GB | 300 Mbps | 30 days |
29.90 EUR | Laitenetti | Unlimited | 9.7 GB | 0.5 Mbps | 180 days |
29.90 EUR | Hypernetti 5G 30 vrk | Unlimited | 8.1 GB | 400 Mbps | 30 days |
1 this plan is called “Device Network 180 days” and is an IoT plan. It is not designed for smartphone nor tablet usage (this is even mentioned by DNA)

Dataprepaid Paketit (Dataprepaid Packages) – DNA
The Dataprepaid Paketit (Dataprepaid Packages) are, as the name implies, data plans (with 5G NR access).
The following Dataprepaid Paketit are available:
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Roaming Data | Max. Speeds | Validity |
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7.90 EUR | 7 vrk Rajatonta Käyttöä | Unlimited | 2.6 GB | 300 Mbps | 7 days |
19.90 EUR | 10 Gt/90 Päivää | 10 GB | 0.3 GB/day | 300 Mbps | 90 days |
19.90 EUR | 30 Vrk Rajatonta Käyttöä | Unlimited | 8.1 GB | 100 Mbps | 30 days |
24.90 EUR | 30 Vrk Rajatonta Käyttöä | Unlimited | 8.1 GB | 300 Mbps | 30 days |
29.90 EUR | Rajatona 5G 30 vVk | Unlimited | 8.1 GB | 400 Mbps | 30 days |
59.90 EUR | 90 Rrk Rajatonta Käyttöä | Unlimited | 21 GB | 300 Mbps | 90 days |

EU Roaming – DNA
You can use your allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
APN/Internet Settings – DNA
- Name: DNA
- APN: prepaid.dna.fi
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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