SIM Cards in Luxembourg: The Best Prepaid Plans | 2024 Guide

Luxembourg – the country with the world's second-highest GDP, behind Qatar, is the smallest country in Europe when excluding microstates.

The country has three official languages, which are French, German & Luxembourgish (close to German), but you can get along with just English.

Is it even worth visiting such a small country?

Yes, it is.

There are plenty of museums to visit, including the Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art.

Or you may be into castles – the Vianden Castle, built on old Roman ruins, may be for you.

Are you into churches or cathedrals? Cathé Notre-Dame could be interesting.

As you can see, Luxembourg is an amazing travel destination for history buffs.

Or you can enjoy the country's nature – it is full of forests.

But before you decide to post all your Luxembourg photos online, be aware that international roaming can be expensive.

That is why you are better off getting a local SIM card, such as a Luxembourg one, to enjoy local rates.

So, are SIM cards expensive in Luxembourg?

You can get a Luxembourg SIM card for 3 EUR (3.20 USD) from Orange, 10 EUR (10.65 USD) from Tango, or between 5 EUR to 100 EUR (5.30 USD – 105.85 USD) with five variants from POST Telecom Luxembourg in their stores and from resellers, like convenience stores and grocery stores. SIM cards are not sold at Luxembourg Airport (LUX).

Those prices are not too bad! It could be much worse.

But what else is there to know about SIM cards in this country?

Quite a lot.

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

Original publication: 30^th of September 2021. Last updated: 1^st of March 2024.

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What is the Best SIM Card in Luxembourg?

So, who are all these mobile operators and what options are available for you?

Luxembourg has three mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to tourists:

• POST Telecom Luxembourg
• Tango Luxembourg
• Orange Luxembourg

Anyone living in or visiting Luxembourg can buy a Luxembourg SIM card with no real restrictions, but you do have to comply with the Luxembourg SIM card registration regulations.

Where Can You Buy a Luxembourg SIM Card (+Costs)?

You can get a Luxembourg SIM card in POST Telecom Luxembourg, Tango & Orange Luxembourg stores or other retailers, including grocery stores, electronic stores & convenience stores. Some Luxembourg airports sell (tourist) SIM cards (at inflated prices).

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

• POST Telecom Luxembourg: 5 EUR, 10 EUR, 15 EUR, 25 EUR & 100 EUR
• Tango Luxembourg: 10 EUR
• Orange Luxembourg: 3 EUR

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 EUR (Euro) to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) exchange rates.

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

• 1 EUR = 1.05 USD
• 10 EUR = 10.70 USD
• 100 EUR = 107 USD

But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.

(Travel) eSIMs for Luxembourg

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.

Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Luxembourg yet.

But if you were to purchase an eSIM from any of these mobile operators, you would need to comply with Luxembourg's SIM card registration regulations.

Suppose you do not wish to do so for privacy reasons (for example) or want to be connected immediately without paying for an overpriced SIM card (or eSIM) sold at a Luxembourg airport. In that case, you may consider getting a travel eSIM for Luxembourg.

In my Luxembourg eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

Surprisingly, travel eSIMs can be cheaper than a Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg SIM card buying guide (the one you are reading), I will stick to the local SIM cards and eSIM, but you can read my Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg:

• Airalo: Luxcom (Luxembourg only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
• Alosim: Luxembourg & Europe (32 countries)
• Holafly: Luxembourg & Europe (32 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls
• Nomad: Luxembourg, 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: APR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, APR10 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 Luxembourg 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).

Luxembourg Prepaid SIM Cards Explored

Below, I will guide you through Post Telecom Luxembourg, Tango & Orange Luxembourg, 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 Luxembourg offers us.

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POST Telecom Luxembourg

POST Telecom Luxembourg, just POST Luxembourg, is the largest mobile operator in Luxembourg.

It is also the nation's post company, and it is government-owned.

Who says government-owned companies can never be the best? ;)

POST Luxembourg uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid

This is what you will learn about POST Telecom Luxembourg:

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

Coverage – POST Luxembourg

POST Luxembourg has extensive coverage throughout Luxembourg.

4G/LTE can be found basically anywhere.

POST Luxembourg does not give prepaid customers access to its 5G NR network.

Below is POST Luxembourg's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – POST Luxembourg

You can buy a POST Luxembourg SIM card, called TipTop, for between 5 EUR to 100 EUR in POST Luxembourg offices stores and Telecom shops.

The following SIM cards are available:

Price	Bonus Credit	Validity
5 EUR	N/A	90 days
10 EUR	3 EUR	90 days
15 EUR	5 EUR	90 days
25 EUR	10 EUR	90 days
100 EUR	25 EUR	90 days

Be sure NOT to get the Telekaart SIM card. That SIM card is only useful for long-distance calls.

POST has no eSIMs.

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

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

But I will introduce them here quickly:

• Airalo: Luxcom (Luxembourg only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Luxembourg & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Luxembourg – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Luxembourg, 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 Luxembourg eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

For now, I will continue with POST.

Be sure NOT to get the Telekaart SIM card. That SIM card is only useful for long-distance calls.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – POST Luxembourg

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – POST Luxembourg

POST Luxembourg has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Internet Options are data plans (without 5G NR access).

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

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

Internet Options – POST Luxembourg

Internet Options can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 64000:

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
10 EUR	2 GB	30 days	DATA10
15 EUR	8 GB	30 days	DATA15

EU Roaming – POST Luxembourg

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

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

APN/Internet Settings – POST Luxembourg

• Name: POST
• APN: web.pt.lu

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Tango Luxembourg

Tango Luxembourg, just Tango, is the second-largest mobile operator in Luxembourg.

It is owned by the Belgian Proximus Group.

Luxembourg uses the following frequencies:

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

This is what you will learn about Tango:

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

Coverage – Tango Luxembourg

Tango has extensive coverage throughout Luxembourg.

4G/LTE can be found basically anywhere.

Tango prepaid customers have access to Tango's 5G NR network at restricted speeds (up to 250 Mbps).

However, 250 Mbps is still blazing-fast ☺️.

Below is Tango's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Tango Luxembourg

You can buy a Tango SIM card, called Tango Carte Go, for 10 EUR with 10 EUR and 500 MB of data valid for 30 days in Tango stores and other stores, such as grocery stores, convenience stores & electronic shops.

Tango has no eSIMs.

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

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

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

Here is a quick introduction to them:

• Airalo: Luxcom (Luxembourg only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Luxembourg & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Luxembourg – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Luxembourg, 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 Luxembourg eSIM buying guide.

But let's continue with Tango for now.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Tango Luxembourg

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tango Luxembourg

Tango has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Go Packs (combo). It includes 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 USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Go Packs – Tango Luxembourg

Go Packs can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 62000:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/EU Minutes	Local/EU SMS	Validity	Activation Code
9.91 EUR	GO M Pack	1 GB	60 minutes	“Unlimited”, 200 SMS/day	30 days	GO M
19.83 EUR	GO L Pack	2 GB	300 minutes	“Unlimited”, 200 SMS/day	30 days	GO L

Go Packs auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text STOP GO to 62000.

EU Roaming – Tango Luxembourg

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

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

APN/Internet Settings – Tango Luxembourg

• Name: Tango
• APN: internet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Orange Luxembourg

Orange Luxembourg, just Orange, is the smallest mobile operator in Luxembourg.

Orange, as a company, is active in other countries in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe & the Middle East.

Orange uses the following frequencies:

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

This is what you will learn about Orange:

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

Coverage – Orange Luxembourg

Orange has extensive coverage throughout Luxembourg.

4G/LTE can be found basically anywhere.

Orange does not give prepaid customers access to its 5G NR network.

Below is Orange's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Orange Luxembourg

You can buy an Orange SIM card, called Hello Prepaid Card, for 3 EUR with 3 EUR credit, in Orange stores and other stores, such as grocery stores, convenience stores & electronic shops.

Orange has no eSIMs.

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

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

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

• Airalo: Luxcom (Luxembourg only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
• Alosim: Luxembourg & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
• Holafly: Luxembourg – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
• Nomad: Luxembourg, 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 Luxembourg eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Orange for now.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Orange Luxembourg

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Orange Luxembourg

Orange has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Deals (combo). It includes data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

1 unit = 1 minute or 1 SMS.

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

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

Deals – Orange Luxembourg

Deals can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 60280:

Price	Data	Local/EU Minutes/SMS (Units)	Validity	Activation Code
1 EUR	250 MB	N/A	24 hours	DataS
2 EUR	N/A	120 units	24 hours	CallS
9 EUR	5 GB	N/A	30 days	DataEU
9 EUR	N/A	300 units	30 days	CallM

EU Roaming – Orange Luxembourg

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

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

APN/Internet Settings – Orange Luxembourg

• Name: Orange Lux
• APN: orange.lu

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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