Latvia: Buy the Best SIM Cards | 2024 Guide

Latvia – known for its architecture, landscapes & beaches.

While it is a small country, just like all Baltic states, it still has a lot to offer.

The Central Market in Riga (Riga Central Market) is a must-visit.

The same counts for the Latvian National Museum of Art – even though I am not that much into museums myself.

And do not forget about the many churches and cathedrals.

But there is no reason to be bored in Latvia.

What certainly will not bore you is you 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 Latvian one, so that you can enjoy local rates.

So, how much do SIM cards cost in Latvia?

You can get a Latvian SIM card for between 0.99 EUR (1.05 USD) to 24.89 EUR (26.55 USD) from LMT, 1.49 EUR (1.60 USD) to 4.99 EUR (5.30 USD) from Zelta Zivtina (ZZ) by Tele2 & 4.75 EUR (5.05 USD) or 6.75 EUR (7.15 USD) from Bitė in their stores and resellers, like convenience stores and grocery stores. SIM cards are also sold at Latvia International Airport (RIX).

Not expensive at all, right? It could be worse (looking at you, Canada and the Czech Republic).

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

Original publication: 4th of March 2020. Last updated: 8th of November 2023.

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Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in Latvia?

Anyone living in or visiting Latvia can buy a Latvian SIM card from LMT, Zelta Zivtina (ZZ) by Tele2 & Bitė with no restrictions.

Your phone has to support the frequencies used in Latvia.

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

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Latvia?

You can get a Latvian SIM card in LMT, Zelta Zivtina (ZZ) by Tele2 & Bitė stores. Resellers, like post offices, newsstands & grocery stores, also sell SIM cards. They are also sold at Riga International Airport (RIX).

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

• LMT: 0.99 EUR, 4.99 EUR & 24.89 EUR
• Zelta Zivtina (ZZ) by Tele2 Latvia: 1.49 EUR (regular), 2.99 EUR (regular), 4.49 EUR (regular) & 4.99 EUR (data-only)
• Bitė Latvia/Latvija: 4.75 EUR & 6.75 EUR

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

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Can You Use Your Phone in Latvia?

Latvia uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Latvia. 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 Latvia, 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 Latvia.

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 Latvia 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 Latvia (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Latvia

Latvia has three mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:

• LMT (Latvijas Mobilais Telefons)
• Zelta Zivtina (ZZ) by Tele2 Latvia/Latvija
• Bitė Latvia/Latvija

The following frequencies are used in Latvia:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 800 MHz (Band 20), 1500 MHz (Band 32), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1), 2300 MHz (Band 40) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28), 1500 MHz (n75) & 3500 MHz (n78)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Latvia, 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 Latvia

VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) is available in Latvia, and it is offered by all mobile operators. However, VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) is not available.

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

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Latvia:

• LMT
• Zelta Zivtina (ZZ) by Tele2 Latvia
• Bitė Latvia

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

5G NR in Latvia

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Latvia since July 2019. It is available on the LMT, Tele2 & Bitė networks. LMT offers 5G NR to prepaid customers. It is unknown if Zelta Zivtina (ZZ) by Tele2 and Bitė allow 5G NR for prepaid customers.

Best SIM Card in Latvia

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Best eSIM in Latvia

LMT offers eSIM to prepaid customers.

Zelta Zivtina (ZZ) by Tele2 and Bitė have no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

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

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

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 13 best eSIMs for Latvia:

• Latvian mobile operators (one offer eSIMs to prepaid customers – read more in my Latvia SIM card buying guide)
• Airalo Labitel eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money)
• Alosim Latvia eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with a bit more options – use code PTW for 5% off)
• Holafly Latvia eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 90 days (unlimited data eSIMs) ability to make and receive calls (new) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
• Nomad Latvia eSIM with ten 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 Latvia 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)
• Holafly Europe eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 60 days (unlimited data eSIMs for 33 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 providers + 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 Latvia 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 Latvia, 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 Latvia, you better check out my Latvia eSIM buying guide.

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

SIM Card Registration in Latvia

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

EU Roaming in Latvia

Latvia 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 Latvia.

This means that, in the majority of cases, you do not need to purchase a Latvian 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 Latvia or if restrictions apply.

Roaming in the EU with Latvian SIM Cards

Latvia and the Latvian mobile operators have largely 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.

Latvia Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

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Currency in Latvia

Latvia 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 = 10.65 USD
• 100 EUR = 106.65 USD

For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) 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 Euros, my main currency, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards. Open a Wise account FREE!

Latvian Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through LMT, Zelta Zivtina (ZZ) by Tele2 Latvia & Bitė Latvia, 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 being said, let’s see what Latvia has to offer to us.

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LMT (Latvijas Mobilais Telefons)

LMT (Latvijas Mobilais Telefons) is the largest mobile operator in Latvia.

It is also the best-performing mobile operator in the country.

LMT uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 800 MHz (Band 20), 1500 MHz (Band 32), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1), 2300 MHz (Band 40) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28), 1500 MHz (n75) & 3500 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about LMT:

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

Coverage – LMT

LMT has the best (4G/LTE) coverage in Latvia.

This is also confirmed by Opensignal.

Below is LMT's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

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

SIM Card Price – LMT

You can get an LMT SIM card for 0.99 EUR, 4.99 EUR, or 24.89 EUR in LMT stores from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. LMT SIM cards are also sold at Riga International Aiport (RIX).

The following three LMT starter packs are available:

Price	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity
0.99 EUR	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	60 days
4.99 EUR	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited 2	Unlimited 2	7 days
24.89 EUR	Unlimited	16.07 GB	Unlimited 3	Unlimited	30 days

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Latvia (NOT from Latvia to other EU/EEA member states)
² for local use only
³ also from Latvia to EU/EEA countries

It is also possible to get an LMT eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Latvia, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from LMT.

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 Latvia eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

But I will introduce them here quickly:

• Airalo: Labitel (Latvia only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Latvia & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Latvia & 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: Latvia, 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 Latvia eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with LMT.

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Note that LMT 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 – LMT

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – LMT

LMT has two types of data-featured plans: Combo & Internet.

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.

Combo Plans – LMT

The Combo Plans, which probably are not called Combo Plans but have no apparent name, are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Text the Activation Code to 1626 to activate Combo Plans:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity	Activation Code	Deactivation Code
0.50 EUR	Internet for a Day	Unlimited	459 MB	N/A	N/A	1 day	ID	ID-
2 EUR	Week for Internet	1 GB	Shared with data allowance	30 minutes	Unlimited	7 days	NIA	NIA-
3.50 EUR	Week for Internet+	Unlimited	3.2 GB	30 minutes	Unlimited	7 days	NIPA	NIPA-
4.50 EUR	Week for All	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited 2	Unlimited 2	7 days	NED	NED-
24.89 EUR	Month for All	Unlimited	22.4 GB	Unlimited 3	Unlimited	30 days	MV	MV-

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Latvia (NOT from Latvia to other EU/EEA member states)
² for local use only
³ also from Latvia to EU/EEA countries

Combo Plans auto-renew. To cancel auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 1616.

Internet Plans – LMT

The Internet Plans, which probably are not called Internet Plans but have no apparent name, are data bundles with data (with 5G NR access).

The following Internet Plans are available:

Price	Plan	Data	EU/EEA Data	Local/EU Minutes	Local/EU SMS	Validity	Activation Code
3 EUR	Week for Calls	300 MB	N/A	Unlimited	300 MB	7 days	NSA
4.50 EUR	Week for All	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	Unlimited	7 days	NED
24.89 EUR	Month for All	Unlimited	22.4 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days	MV

EU Roaming – LMT

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

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

APN/Internet Settings – LMT

• Name: LMT
• APN: internet.lmt.lv

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ – Tele2 Latvia/Latvija)

Zelta Zivtiņa, also referred to as simply ZZ, is the prepaid brand by Tele2 Latvia (Latvija).

Tele2 is the second-largest mobile operator in Latvia.

Tele2, from Sweden, is also active in Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania & Norway.

Zelta Zivtiņa uses the following frequencies:

• 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), 1500 MHz (n75) & 3500 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Zelta Zivtiņa:

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

Coverage – Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ – Tele2 Latvia)

Zelta Zivtiņa by Tele2 has extensive coverage throughout Latvia.

Below is Zelta Zivtiņa (Tele2)'s coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ – Tele2 Latvia)

You can get a Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ) by Tele2 SIM card for 1.49 EUR, 2.99 EUR, or 4.49 EUR from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. The data-only SIM card costs 4.99 EUR with unlimited data for 7 days. Zelta Zivtiņa SIM cards are also sold at Riga International Aiport (RIX).

The following four Zelta Zivtiņa starter packs are available:

Price	SIM Card	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity
0.99 EUR	Starts	N/A	10 minutes	N/A	18 days
1.49 EUR	Starta Komplekts	N/A	10 minutes	N/A	30 days
2.99 EUR	Starts Bezlimita Sarunas	1 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days
4.49 EUR	Starts Bezlimits Visam	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	7 days

While Tele2 does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers (Zelta Zivtiņa).

You may want to get a travel eSIM for Latvia, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Zelta Zivtiņa (in some cases).

Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Latvia or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.

My Latvia eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

Here is a quick introduction to them:

• Airalo: Labitel (Latvia only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Latvia & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Latvia & Europe (32 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data + calling feature – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Latvia, 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 Latvia eSIM buying guide.

But let's continue with Zelta Zivtiņa for now.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ – Tele2 Latvia)

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ – Tele2 Latvia)

Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ) by Tele2 has three types of data-featured plans:

• Prieksapmaksa/Prepayment (combo)
• Datu Pakas Telefona/Data Plans
• Internet Planšetei un Datoram/Internet for Tablet and Computer (data for data-only SIM card)

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.

Prieksapmaksa (Prepayment) Plans – Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ – Tele2 Latvia)

The Prieksapmaksa (Prepayment) Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Text the Activation Code to 1616 to activate Prieksapmaksa:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity	Activation Code
2.49 EUR	Bezlimits Sarunas	N/A	Unlimited	Unlimited	7 days	BS7
2.99 EUR	Bezlimita Internets	Unlimited	10 minutes	Unlimited	7 days	BI
4.49 EUR	Bezlimits Visam	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	7 days	BV
8.99 EUR	Bezlimits Sarunas	N/A	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days	BS

Prieksapmaksa auto-renew. But I do not know how to disable auto-renewal… except for not having enough credit on your account for a renewal 🥲.

Datu Pakas Telefona (Data Packages) – Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ – Tele2 Latvia)

The Datu Pakas Telefona (Data Packages) are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Text the Activation Code to 1616 to activate Datu Pakas Telefona:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity	Activation Code
0.49 EUR	Dati Dienai	Unlimited	24 hours	DD
2.99 EUR	Datu Paka S	500 MB	30 days	S
3.99 EUR	Datu Paka M	1 GB	30 days	M
5.99 EUR	Datu Paka L	2 GB	30 days	L

Datu Pakas Telefona auto-renew. But I do not know how to disable auto-renewal… except for not having enough credit on your account for a renewal 🥲.

Internet Planšetei un Datoram (Internet for Tablet and Computer) – Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ – Tele2 Latvia)

The Internet Planšetei un Datoram (Internet for Tablet and Computer) are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for the data-only SIM card.

Internet Planšetei un Datoram can be activated online:

Price	Data	Validity
1.50 EUR	5 GB	2 days
3 EUR	5 GB	7 days
5 EUR	Unlimited	7 days
9 EUR	Unlimited	9 days
10 EUR	Unlimited	14 days
20 EUR	Unlimited	30 days

EU Roaming – Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ – Tele2 Latvia)

While Zelta Zivtiņa by Tele2 offers roaming options, you cannot roam for free in the European Union.

APN/Internet Settings – Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ – Tele2 Latvia)

• Name: Tele2
• APN: internet.tele2.lv

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Bitė Latvia (Latvija)

Bitė Latvia (Latvija), just Bitė, is the smallest mobile operator in Latvia.

As part of the Bitė group, Bitė is also active in Lithuania.

Bitė uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1), 2300 MHz (Band 40) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 1500 MHz (n75) & 3500 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Bitė:

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

Coverage – Bitė Latvia

Bitė has extensive coverage throughout Latvia.

Below is Bitė's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

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

SIM Card Price – Bitė Latvia

You can get a Bitė SIM card, called Bites Karte, for 4.75 EUR with 100 MB of data, unlimited local minutes & unlimited local SMS for 30 days, or 6.75 EUR with 100 MB of local/EU data, 100 local/EU minutes & 100 local/EU SMS for 30 days in Bitė stores. Bitė SIM cards are not sold at Riga International Aiport (RIX).

Bitė has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Latvia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Bitė.

Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.

I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Latvia in my Latvia eSIM buying guide, which are:

• Airalo: Labitel (Latvia only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Latvia & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Latvia & Europe (32 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs which allow for (limited) calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Latvia, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

As I said, check out my Latvia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Bitė for now.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Bitė Latvia

Bitė top-up vouchers are sold in Bitė stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Latvia.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Bitė Latvia

Bitė has only one data-featured plan: Tarifu Plani Prieksapmaska (Voice Tariff Plans). It is a combo plan with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

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.

Text the Activation Code to 1600 to activate Tarifu Plani Prieksapmaska:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity	Activation Code	Deactivation Code
7.75 EUR	Bitė Priekšapmaksa	100 MB	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days	B2 LV	STOP B2 LV
9.75 EUR	Bitė Priekšapmaksa Eiropa	100 MB 1	100 minutes 1	100 SMS 1	30 days	BITE EIROPA	Unknown

¹ can also be used in other EU/EEA countries

Tarifu Plani Prieksapmaska auto-renew. To cancel auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 1600.

These data allowances are minuscule and not worth it.

However, you can use more data at Pay As You Go rates (PAYG), with a rate of 0.14 EUR/MB.

Luckily, there are price caps until you hit a data use level:

Price	Data
1.42 EUR	100 MB
3.56 EUR	500 MB
6.40 EUR	2 GB
9.96 EUR	6 GB
12.09 EUR	10 GB

As these are Pay As You Go rates, you do not have to activate them.

EU Roaming – Bitė Latvia

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

Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.

APN/Internet Settings – Bitė Latvia

• Name: Bite
• APN: internet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Latvia

Getting a SIM card from LMT would do you well when considering a Latvian SIM card.