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Finland: 3 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

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.

Buying a SIM Card in Finland Guide (logos of Elisa, Telia & DNA)

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.

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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.

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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

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Finland, I recommend going with DNA. Its coverage is comparable with Elisa's and Telia's. But DNA offers much more favorable data-featured plans than its competitors. Moreover, it is Finland's fastest (5G NR) mobile operator.

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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:

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 😜.

Buying an eSIM for Finland Guide (logos of Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, SimOptions, Ubigi, Eurolink & Finn Communication)

SIM Card Registration in Finland

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

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EU Roaming in Finland

European Union (EU) & European Economic Area (EEA)

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.

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

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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 Logo
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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.

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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):

Finland Finn Communication eSIM Airalo
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  1. 1 GB/7 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
  3. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 days
  5. 10 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. 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.

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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 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery 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 May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Airalo Eurolink eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

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.

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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.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Elisa Finland

Elisa top-up vouchers are sold in some Elisa stores, but they are sold in all R-Kioski and post offices.

The following top-up options are available:

  • 10 EUR
  • 15 EUR
  • 20 EUR
  • 50 EUR

To top up your Elisa SIM card, text LAATA VoucherCode to 18258.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text LAATA 123456 to 18258.

You can also tell the salesperson at the Elisa 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.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Text TILI to 18258 to check your Elisa balance.

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.

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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:

PricePlanDataEU/EEA Roaming Data 1Max. SpeedLocal/EU MinutesLocal/EU SMSValidity
29.99 EURRajoitukseton 4GUnlimited14 GB100 Mbps165 minutes/day (5000 minutes)165 SMS/day (5000 SMS)1 month
34.99 EURRajoitukseton 5GUnlimited 216 GB300 Mbps165 minutes/day (5000 minutes)165 SMS/day (5000 SMS)1 month
39.99 EURRajoitukseton 5G+Unlimited18 GB600 Mbps165 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)

Elisa Finland Yhdistelmäpaketit Plan
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:

PricePlanDataEU/EEA Roaming Data 1Max. SpeedsValidityActivation Code
4.99 EURTurbo 5GUnlimited2 GB600 Mbps72 hoursN/A
7.99 EURNettiviikko 4G+Unlimited4 GB200 Mbps7 days DATA7
19.99 EURNettikuukausi 4GUnlimited6 GB50 Mbps1 monthDATA50M
24.99 EURNettikuukausi 4G+Unlimited12 GB200 Mbps1 monthDATA200M
29.99 EURNettikuukausi 5GUnlimited14 GB300 Mbps1 monthN/A

1 for the Nordics (Denmark, Norway & Sweden), Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania) & Select EU Countries (France, Germany, Greece, Italy & Spain)

Elisa Finland Nettipaketit Plan
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.

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Telia Finland

Telia Logo
© Telia

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.

Telia Finland Prepaid SIM Card
© Telia Finland

Below is an overview of the two SIM cards:

SIM CardPriceCreditDataRoaming Data 1
Prepaid Liittymä4.90 EUR7 EURN/AN/A
Prepaid Netti24.90 EURN/AUnlimited12 GB

1 in the Nordics (Denmark, Norway & Sweden), the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania) & select European Union member states (France, Germany, Greece, Italy & Spain)

Telia Finland Prepaid SIM Cards
© Telia Finland

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

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 days
  4. Unlimited/15 days
  5. Unlimited/20 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. Unlimited/30 days
  7. Unlimited/60 days
  8. 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).

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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.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

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:

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/7 days
  3. Unlimited/10 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Unlimited/15 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. Unlimited/20 days
  6. Unlimited/30 days
  7. 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).

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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.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telia Finland

Telia top-up vouchers are sold in some Telia stores, but they are sold in all R-Kioski and post offices.

The following top-up options are available:

  • 10 EUR
  • 20 EUR
  • 30 EUR
  • 40 EUR
  • 50 EUR

To top up your Telia SIM card, head to the online recharge portal, where you can recharge with (international) debit and credit cards.

You can also tell the salesperson at the Telia 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.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Text PREPAID SALDO to 15400 to check your Telia balance.

You can also use the Telia Prepaid Top-Up App to refill and check your balance (Android/iOS).

Telia Finland App
© 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.

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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:

PricePlanDataRoaming Data 1Local MinutesLocal SMSValidity
9.90 EURPrepaid Paketti S1 GBFrom Data Allowance100 minutes100 SMS31 days
19.90 EURPrepaid Paketti M5 GBFrom Data Allowance500 minutes500 SMS31 days
29.90 EURRajaton 4G L PakettiUnlimited17 GB5000 minutes5000 SMS31 days
34.90 EURRajaton 5G Xl Paketti 2Unlimited23 GB5000 minutes5000 SMS31 days

1 in the Nordics (Denmark, Norway & Sweden), the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania) & select European Union member states (France, Germany, Greece, Italy & Spain)

Telia Finland Prepaid Paketit Plan
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:

PriceDataEU/EEA Roaming Data 1Validity
9.90 EURUnlimited9 GB7 days
19.90 EURUnlimited18 GB31 days
29.90 EUR 2Unlimited27 GB31 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

Telia Finland Netin Käyttöaikaa Plan

APN/Internet Settings – Telia Finland

  • Name: Telia
  • APN: internet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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DNA

DNA Finland Logo
© 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.

DNA Prepaid SIM Card
© DNA

Below is an overview of all the DNA SIM cards:

PriceSIM CardSIM Card TypeCreditDataSpeedsValidity
4.90 EURSuper Prepaid 4GRegular5 EURUnlimited (0.89 EUR/day)100 Mbps30 days
4.90 EURRajaton Prepaid 4G Regular5 EURUnlimited (0.89 EUR/day)100 Mbps30 days
19.90 EURDataprepaidData-onlyN/AUnlimited100 Mbps30 days
24.90 EURDataprepaidData-onlyN/AUnlimited300 Mbps30 days
DNA Super Prepaid 4G SIM Card
© DNA
DNA Rajaton Prepaid 4G SIM Card
© DNA
DNA Dataprepaid 4G SIM Card
© DNA

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

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

Nomad General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

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. 1 GB/7 days (25 countries – new)
  2. 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
  3. 3 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  4. 3 GB/30 days (35 countries)
  5. 5 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  6. 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
  7. 10 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  8. 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.

Nomad Europe eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

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.

Nomad Europe eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

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.

Buying an eSIM for Finland Guide (logos of Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, SimOptions, Ubigi, Eurolink & Finn Communication)
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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).

DNA Prepaid App
© DNA

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – DNA

DNA has attractive default data rates and three data-featured prepaid plans:

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.

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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:

PricePlanDataMax. SpeedsEU/EEA Roaming DataLocal Minutes 1Local SMSValidity
7.90 EURRajaton 7 vrkUnlimited100 Mbps2.6 GBUnlimited“Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day7 days
24.90 EURRajaton 30 vrkUnlimited100 Mbps8.1 GBUnlimited“Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day30 days
34.90 EURRajaton 5G 30 vrkUnlimited400 Mbps8.1 GBUnlimited“Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day30 days
64.90 EURRajaton 90 vrkUnlimited100 Mbps21 GBUnlimited“Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day90 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)

DNA Finland Rajattomat Paketit Plan
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):

PricePlanDataEU/EEA Roaming DataMax. SpeedsValidity
19.90 EURTehonetti 30 vrkUnlimited6.5 GB100 Mbps30 days
24.90 EURHypernetti 30 vrkUnlimited8.1 GB300 Mbps30 days
29.90 EURLaitenettiUnlimited9.7 GB0.5 Mbps180 days
29.90 EURHypernetti 5G 30 vrkUnlimited8.1 GB400 Mbps30 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)

DNA Finland Nettipaketit Plan
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:

PricePlanDataEU/EEA Roaming DataMax. SpeedsValidity
7.90 EUR7 vrk Rajatonta KäyttöäUnlimited2.6 GB300 Mbps7 days
19.90 EUR10 Gt/90 Päivää10 GB0.3 GB/day300 Mbps90 days
19.90 EUR30 Vrk Rajatonta KäyttöäUnlimited8.1 GB100 Mbps30 days
24.90 EUR30 Vrk Rajatonta KäyttöäUnlimited8.1 GB300 Mbps30 days
29.90 EURRajatona 5G 30 vVkUnlimited8.1 GB400 Mbps30 days
59.90 EUR90 Rrk Rajatonta KäyttöäUnlimited21 GB300 Mbps90 days
DNA Finland Ladattavat Paketit Plan
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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