Norway – part of Scandinavia, known for the Vikings, nature & oil production.
It is also not a place for someone who loves hot weather – you will barely experience hot days in the country, especially up north.
Even then, it is a popular travel destination, especially for travelers from East Asia who are OBSESSED about Scandinavia.
But it certainly is not cheap. It is always one of the, if not the, most expensive countries to live in or travel to in Europe.
With majestic fjords, stunning nature & ski resorts, it is understandable why travelers are willing to pay top-dollar in Norway.
What can make your trip even more expensive is by roaming internationally. International roaming can be expensive.
That is why you should get a local SIM card to enjoy local rates, like a Norwegian one.
So, how expensive are Norwegian SIM cards?
You can get a Norwegian SIM card for 29 NOK or 99 NOK from Telia, 49 NOK from Mycall, or 49 NOK, 99 NOK, or 199 NOK from Lycamobile in their stores and from resellers, like convenience stores and grocery stores. SIM Cards are also sold at Bergen Airport (BGO), Oslo Airport (OSL) & Stavanger Airport (SVG).
Special note for those from Ukraine: be sure to ask about special benefits for Ukrainians. Many mobile operators around Europe have waived fees for you or introduced exclusive plans, including free calls back to Ukraine. Слава Україні! 🇺🇦
So far, so good – the SIM cards do not seem to be too expensive. Just wait until you see the plans. It is still Norway, after all.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Norway. Let's get started.

Original publication: 12th of November 2021. Last updated: 25th of December 2022
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Norway?
Anyone 18 years or older living in or visiting Norway living in or visiting Norway can buy a Norwegian SIM card from the mobile network operators Telenor, Telia, Lycamobile & Mycall) without restrictions.
You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)

Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Norway).
Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Norway?
You can get a Norwegian SIM card in Telenor, Telia & Mycall stores. Resellers, like grocery stores and convenience stores, also sell SIM cards (especially for the MVNOs). They are also sold at various international airports, including Oslo (Gardermoen) Airport.
You can buy a SIM card in the following international airports:
- Bergen – Bergen (Flesland) Airport (BGO)
- Oslo – Oslo (Gardermoen) Airport (OSL)
- Stavanger – Stavanger (Sola) Airport (SVG)
You can expect to pay the following for Norwegian SIM cards:
- Telenor Norway: 49 NOK
- Telia Norway: 429 NOK or 99 NOK
- Lycamobile Norway: free, but top-up or plan purchase required
- Mycall: 49 NOK
For up-to-date NOK:your currency (let's say EUR) 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 Norway?
Norway uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Norway. 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 Norway, 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 Norway.
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 Norway 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 Norway (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Norway
Norway has one mobile operator and two Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) easily accessible to travelers offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Telia Norway (Norge)
- Lycamobile Norway (Norge)
- Mycall
The following frequencies are used in Norway:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: shut down in November 2021 for 5G NR refarming
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 2100 MHz (n1), 2600 MHz (n38) & 3500 MHz (n78)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Norway, 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.
A Note about Telenor Norway, ice & Chilimobil
In addition to Telia Norway, Norway is home to two other mobile operators: Telenor Norway and ice.

Telenor Norway is the largest and the best mobile operator in the country.
Yet, I do not recommend going with it.
Why? Because its prepaid offering is basically a joke.
Not only does it offer no plans, meaning you have to deal with Pay As You Go (PAYG) data rates, but your speeds will significantly drop once you have reached 1 GB within a month (from max. 300 Mbps to 128 Kbps).
The only positive about this default rate is that you will be charged only 20 NOK per day, regardless of how much data you use on that day.
But remember, your speeds will be throttled for the remainder of the month, which is not pretty.

Let's talk about ice (Norway), the third mobile operator.
It has the worst network performance in all regards, but that is not a reason why I exclude it from my guides.
Often, the worst is the cheapest and still has reasonable service in urban areas, making them a budget option.
In the case of ice, however, it does not offer prepaid services.
So, it is not an option at all 🙃.

Lastly, we have Chilimobil – another Telia Norway MVNO.
While it offers reasonable plans for attractive prices (for Norwegian standards, that is), it stopped selling recharge cards in physical stores.
Normally, that is not an issue – just recharge online or on the app.
The issue with recharging online in the Nordics, including Norway, is that the mobile network operators only accept Nordic-issued debit- and credit cards.
Meaning only Danish, Finnish, Icelandic & Norwegian debit- and credit cards are accepted, not international ones.
This, unfortunately, applies to Chilimobile, meaning that it is not an easily accessible option for travelers and tourists.
Lycamobile Norway and Mycall luckily do accept international debit- and credit cards for online recharge, in addition to physical top-ups.
Telia Norway does not, but physical recharges are widely available.
As a result, only Telia Norway, Lycamobile Norway & Mycall will be covered in this guide.
VoLTE & VoWiFi in Norway
Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are available in Norway. However, not all mobile operators offer both services.
This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Norway (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).
The following mobile operators offer VoLTE and VoWiFi in Norway:
- Telia Norway
- Mycall
The following mobile operators do not offer VoLTE or VoWiFi in Norway:
- Lycamobile Norway
VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.
5G NR in Norway
Commercial 5G NR has been available in Norway since March 2020. It is available on the Telenor and Telia networks. ice has not 5G NR yet. Telia allows its prepaid customers and Mycall users to use its 5G NR network. Lycamobile cannot use Telenor's 5G NR network (yet).
Best SIM Card in Norway
Best eSIM in Norway
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Norway (yet).
However, you can get travel eSIMs from Airalo, Holafly & Nomad.
Airalo has the Lofotel eSIMs:

You have these four options:
- Norway/Lofotel 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Norway/Lofotel 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Norway/Lofotel 5 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Norway/Lofotel 10 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
The Airalo links above will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
For an in-depth analysis of the Airalo Lofotel eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Norway eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

Or you can get Norway eSIMs from Nomad.


By the way, the 5 GB Nomad Norway eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 20 GB for 30 days variant is very popular.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
For an in-depth analysis of the Nomad Norway eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Norway eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Nomad reviews

Finally, you can get Norway eSIMs from Holafly if you prefer unlimited data plans and do not mind paying a bit more for this advantage:
- Norway unlimited data eSIM for 5 days
- Norway unlimited data eSIM for 10 days
- Norway unlimited data eSIM for 15 days
- Norway unlimited data eSIM for 20 days
- Norway unlimited data eSIM for 30 days
- Norway unlimited data eSIM for 60 days
- Norway unlimited data eSIM for 90 days
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Norway eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Norway eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Holafly reviews
With these eSIMs, you can skip Norway's SIM card registration scheme entirely and use it immediately upon arriving in Norway!
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

TIP: check out my Best Norway eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Norway, including ones not mentioned above.
If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Eurolink eSIM (six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days) in Norway and these other countries:

- Albania
- Andorra
- Austria 2
- Belgium 2
- Bulgaria 2
- Croatia 2
- Cyprus 2
- Czech Republic
- Denmark 2
- Estonia 2
- Finland 2
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar 1
- Greece 2
- Hungary
- Iceland 2
- Ireland 2
- Italy 2
- Latvia 2
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg 2
- Malta 2
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland 2
- Portugal
- Romania 2
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain 2
- Sweden 2
- Switzerland 2
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom 2
1 on 3G only
2 (limited) 5G NR availability at no additional cost! (list updated in December 2022)
With the Eurolink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit – averaging 10.78 USD/country in Europe (and get 5G NR access at no additional cost)!
- Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM review (tested in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia & Spain)

Holafly and Nomad also have eSIMs covering all of the European Union (and more).
But honestly, the Eurolink eSIM is superior (but you can consider the Holafly Europe eSIM if you want unlimited data in 30+ countries – just do not forget about code PHONETRAVELWIZ if you go with Holafly).
TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Norway and eSIMs worldwide) and my Best Norway eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Norway.
Best International/Travel SIM Card for Norway
If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Norway, I recommend going with Simify‘s Europe SIM cards that covers Europe (mainly the European Union) and parts Asia, Central America, Oceania & South America – all in one SIM card.


You have these five options:
- Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 12 GB for 30 days (includes calls and SMS within the country you are in)
- Explorer Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 12 GB for 365 days
- Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 40 GB for 28 days (includes calls within the country you are in)
- Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 80 GB for 28 days (includes calls within the country you are in)
- Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 140 GB for 28 days (includes calls within the country you are in)
The Simify Europe SIM cards can be used in Norway and the following other countries:
- Austria
- Azores
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canary Island
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Guadeloupe
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madeira
- Malta
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Réunion
- Romania
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Martin
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
Simify's Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM card (12 GB for 30 days) can also be used in the following Asian, Central American, Oceanian & South American countries:
- Aland Islands
- Australia
- Balearic Islands
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- El Salvador
- England
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Jersey
- Macau
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Scotland
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Switzerland
- United States
- Uruguay
- US Virgin Islands
- Vietnam
- Wales


If this selection of countries is still not enough, get Simify's Tourist Prepaid Travel SIM card with 6 GB of data for 15 days to be used in Africa, the Americas (all), Asia, Europe (also outside of the European Union), the Middle East & Oceania (100+ countries).

- Aland Islands
- Albania
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Congo
- Congo Republic
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- England
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Nigeria
- North Ireland
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Reunion
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Scotland
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- US Virgin Islands
- Uzbekistan
- Vatican City
- Vietnam
- Wales
Instead of spending between 0.67 USD to 105.17 USD for SIM cards in each country in the European Union, get a Simify's Tourist Prepaid Travel SIM card covering numerous countries for just one price!
- Check out my Simify reviews

SIM Card Registration in Norway
SIM card registration with your passport information is mandatory in Norway. It will be done at the point of sale.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)

While most stores selling Norwegian SIM cards can do SIM card registration on the spot, not all of them can or want to (especially 7-Elevens and independent convenience stores).
All the mobile operators allow you to register your SIM card online.
Unfortunately, you need a Folkeregister number to do so.
Only Norwegian citizens and residents get such a number.
As a result, it is recommended to get registration done on the spot where possible.
EU Roaming in Norway

Norway is part of the European Economic Area (EEA) but not part of the European Union (EU).
While the difference between the EU and EEA is not too relevant for this guide, you need to know is that since June 2017, those with EU/EEA SIM cards can roam for free in other EU/EEA nations, including Norway.
This means that, in the majority of cases, you do not need to purchase a Norwegian 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 Norway or if restrictions apply.
Roaming in the EU with Norwegian SIM Cards
Norway and the Norwegian 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.
Norway Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Currency in Norway

Norway uses the Norwegian Krone with the symbol NOK (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as kr. For example, 25 NOK = 25 kr.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between NOK and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 NOK = 0.10 USD
- 10 NOK = 1 USD
- 100 NOK = 10.10 USD
- 1000 NOK = 101.15 USD
For up-to-date NOK:your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) 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.
Norwegian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Telenor Norway, Lycamobile Norway & Mycall, 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 Norway has to offer to us.
Telia Norway (Norge)

Telia Norway (Norge), just Telia, is the second-largest mobile operator in Norway.
It is the only mobile operator offering reasonable prepaid services.
Telia used to be known as NetCom until March 2016. Around the same time (or a bot earlier), Telia acquired Tele2 Norway.
Telia, as a company is active, in the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania) and the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Norway & Sweden).
Telia uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: N/A – shut down in November 2021 for 5G NR refarming
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 2100 MHz (n1), 2600 MHz (n38) & 3500 MHz (n78)
This is what you will learn about Telia:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Telia SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Telia Norway
Telia has extensive coverage throughout Norway.
Reception can be found almost anywhere, even high in the mountains and 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 Norway
You can get a Telia SIM card for 99 NOK with 250 MB, “unlimited” (20 000) local minutes & “unlimited” (20 000) local SMS for 14 days in Telia stores. Other resellers, including grocery stores, sell SIM cards for 29 NOK with 30 NOK credit. Telia SIM cards are sometimes sold at Oslo (Gardermoen) Airport (OSL).

- 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)

While Telia does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper than anything Telia will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Norway (Lofotel) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers).

Or get the Norway eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 20 GB/30 days).


The 5 GB Nomad Norway eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 20 GB for 30 days variant is very popular.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Norway eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Norway and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days – read my Eurolink review too).

The Eurolink eSIM is loved by Phone Travel Wiz readers (the 3 GB and 10 GB variants are chosen the most).
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Note that Telia offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telia Norway
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telia Norway
Telia has two data-featured prepaid plans: Telia Mobil Kontant Ladepakker (combo) & Datapakker (data).
All Telia plans can only be activated on the Telia Påfyll app.
I will list all the prices in NOK (Norwegian Krone).
To convert NOK to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Telia Mobil Kontant Ladepakker (Telia Mobile Cash Recharging Packages) – Telia Norway
The Telia Mobil Kontant Ladepakker (Telia Mobile Cash Recharging Packages) are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Mobil Kontant Ladepakker are available, which can be activated on the Telia Påfyll app:
Price | Data | Local/EU Minutes 1 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
249 NOK | 3 GB | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 20 000 SMS | 31 days |
329 NOK | 6 GB | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 20 000 SMS | 31 days |
399 NOK | 10 GB | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 20 000 SMS | 31 days |
449 NOK | 15 GB | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 20 000 SMS | 31 days |
529 NOK | 30 GB | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 20 000 SMS | 31 days |
1 for local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Norway (NOT from Norway to other EU/EEA member states)
Datapakker (Data Packages) – Telia Norway
The Datapakker (Data Packages) are, as the name suggests, data plans (with 5G NR access).
These Datapakker are available, which can be activated on the Telia Påfyll app:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
99 NOK | 1 GB | 31 days |
199 NOK | 5 GB | 31 days |
299 NOK | 10 GB | 31 days |
EU Roaming – Telia Norway
You can use your allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- Austria
- Azores
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canary Islands
- Ceuta
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Guadeloupe
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madeira
- Malta
- Martinique
- MelillaNetherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Saint Martin
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
As Telia 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 – Telia Norway
- Name: Telia
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Lycamobile Norway (Lycamobile Norge)

Lycamobile Norway, just Lycamobile and officially Lycamobile Norge, is a Telia Norway MVNO.
Lycamobile, as a brand, is known for offering low rates for international calls abroad, and it is active in various other European countries, Australia, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda & the United States.
To learn about Lycamobile’s frequencies, jump back to Telia Norway’s frequencies (but you will have no 5G NR access).
This is what you will learn about Lycamobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Lycamobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Lycamobile Norway
Lycamobile is a Telia Norway MVNO, meaning Lycamobile uses the Telia Norway network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lycamobile, jump to the Telia Norway Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Lycamobile Norway
You can get a Lycamobile SIM card for 49 NOK, 99 NOK, or 199 NOK from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Lycamobile SIM cards are also sold at Oslo (Gardermoen) Airport (OSL).

Dial *132# to see your Lycamobile phone number.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)

Lycamobile has no eSIMs.
Note that the Norwegian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM card.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper than anything Lycamobile will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Norway (Lofotel) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers).

Or get the Norway eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 20 GB/30 days).


The 5 GB Nomad Norway eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 20 GB for 30 days variant is very popular.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Norway eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Norway and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days – read my Eurolink review too).

The Eurolink eSIM is loved by Phone Travel Wiz readers (the 3 GB and 10 GB variants are chosen the most).
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Lycamobile.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lycamobile Norway
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lycamobile Norway
Lycamobile has two data-featured prepaid plans: Combo Plans & Data Bundles.
I will list all the prices in NOK (Norwegian Krone).
To convert NOK to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Combo Plans – Lycamobile Norway
The Combo Plans are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access @ max. 16 Mbps), minutes & SMS.
These Combo Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
Price | Plan | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes 1 | International Minutes 2 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99 NOK | Lyca Smart S | 200 MB | 100 minutes | 100 minutes 3 | 100 SMS | 30 days | *139*1001# |
199 NOK | Lyca Smart M | 2 GB | 1000 minutes | 250 minutes 3 | 1000 SMS | 30 days | *139*1002# |
269 NOK | Hello World M | 3 GB | Unlimited | Various 4 | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*6269# |
299 NOK | Hello Norway L | 6 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*1003# |
349 NOK | Hello World L | 6 GB | Unlimited | Various 4 | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*6349# |
399 NOK | Hello Norway XL | 15 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*1004# |
499 NOK | Lyca Smart XXL | 30 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited 5 | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*1005# |
1 for local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Norway (NOT from Norway to other EU/EEA member states)
2 from Norway to 29 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom & the United States
3 excluding China, Canada, India & United States
4 50 minutes to Afghanistan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nepal & Somalia | 350 minutes to Pakistan, Philippines (Smart only) & Thailand | 200 minutes to Nigeria/100 minutes to the Philippines/150 minutes to Vietnam (can select one option only)
5 excluding China

Data Bundles – Lycamobile Norway
The Data Bundles are, as the name implies, data plans (without 5G NR access @ max. 16 Mbps).
The following Data Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
199 NOK | Data S | 8 GB | 8 GB | 30 days | *139*3018# |
299 NOK | Data M | 15 GB | 15 GB | 30 days | *139*3005# |
399 NOK | Data L | 30 GB | 20.5 GB | 30 days | *139*3006# |
499 NOK | Data XL | 50 GB | 25.5 GB | 30 days | *139*3007# |

EU Roaming – Lycamobile Norway
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
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.
APN/Internet Settings – Lycamobile Norway
- Name: lycamobile
- APN: data.lyca-mobile.no
- Username: lmno
- Password: plus
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Mycall Norway (formerly Lebara Norway)

Mycall Norway, just Mycall and formerly Lebara Norway, is a Telia Norway MVNO.
While Mycall changed from Lebara back in 2012-2013, after it was acquired by Tele2 Norway (which then merged with Telia Norway), large parts of the branding are still similar to Lebara.
To learn about Mycall’s frequencies, jump back to Telia Norway's frequencies.
This is what you will learn about Mycall:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Mycall SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Mycall Norway (formerly Lebara)
Mycall is a Telia Norway MVNO, meaning Mycall uses the Telia Norway network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Mycall, jump to the Telia Norway Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Mycall Norway (formerly Lebara Norway)
You can get a Mycall SIM card for 25 NOK (with 25 NOK credit – during promotions) or 49 NOK (with 25 NOK credit) in Mycall stores (Brugata 1 in Oslo or Stroemmsveien 43 in Stroemmen) and from resellers, such as grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Mycall SIM cards are also sold at Olso (Gardermoen) Airport (OSL).

- 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)

Mycall has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.
Note that the Norwegian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM card.
As mentioned in the eSIM section earlier in this guide, I recommend getting a travel eSIM (or travel SIM card if your phone does not support eSIM) because it will be much cheaper than anything Lycamobile will offer!
Therefore, if you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Norway (Lofotel) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers).

Or get the Norway eSIMs from Nomad (from 1 GB/7 days to 20 GB/30 days).


The 5 GB Nomad Norway eSIM for 30 days is the most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers, while the 20 GB for 30 days variant is very popular.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.85 EUR/2.45 GBP/4.10 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
If you prefer unlimited data plans instead, get one of the Norway eSIMs from Holafly (unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Norway and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days– very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days – read my Eurolink review too).

The Eurolink eSIM is loved by Phone Travel Wiz readers (the 3 GB and 10 GB variants are chosen the most).
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Note that Mycall offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Mycall Norway (formerly Lebara Norway)
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Mycall Norway (formerly Lebara)
Mycall has three data-featured prepaid plans
- Mycall EU+ (combo)
- Mycall Global (combo)
- Data Packages (as the name implies)
I will list all the prices in NOK (Norwegian Krone).
To convert NOK to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) 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.
Mycall EU+ – Mycall Norway (formerly Lebara)
The Mycall EU+ plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Text the Activation Code to 06160 to activate Mycall EU+:
Price | Data | Local/EU Minutes 1 | International Minutes 2 | Local/International SMS 2, 3 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
199 NOK | 500 MB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days | EU500MB |
249 NOK | 1 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days | EU1 |
299 NOK | 3 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days | EU3 |
349 NOK | 6 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days | EU6 |
399 NOK | 12 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days | EU12 |
499 NOK | 25 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days | EU26 |
599 NOK | 30 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 20 000 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days | EU30 |
1 for local use and to call other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Norway (NOT from Norway to other EU/EEA member states)
2 from Norway to 33 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom & the United States
3 for local use and to text other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Norway (NOT from Norway to other EU/EEA member states) – so this excludes SMS to Canada and the United States when in other EU/EEA countries

Mycall Global – Mycall Norway (formerly Lebara)
Mycall Global is a combo plan similar to Mycall EU+, also allowing for international calls without additional fees.
The data, local call & local/international text allowances are the same, including the prices for each option.
However, unlike Mycall EU+, you cannot use your international call allowance to call 33 countries. Instead, you have to select a specific country.
You can select one of the following 31 countries:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Chile
- China
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- India
- Iran
- Iraq
- Kenya
- Kosovo
- Lebanon
- Morocco
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Russia
- Serbia
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- Vietnam
Unfortunately, the call allowance differs per option and per country, making it a challenge to make a comprehensible overview for you.
Luckily, you can check it yourself here in English 😃.
Data Packages – Mycall Norway (formerly Lebara)
The Data Packages are, as the name suggests, data plans (with 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 06160 to activate Data Packages:
Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
79 NOK | 1 GB | 30 days | 1GB |
149 NOK | 3 GB | 30 days | 3GB |
219 NOK | 6 GB | 30 days | 6GB |
299 NOK | 10 GB | 30 days | 10GB |

EU Roaming – Mycall Norway (formerly Lebara)
You can use your allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- Austria
- Azores
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canary Islands
- Ceuta
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Guadeloupe
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madeira
- Malta
- Martinique
- Melilla
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Saint Martin
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
As Mycall 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 – Mycall Norway (formerly Lebara)
- Name: Mycall Internet
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Norway
Getting a SIM card from Telenor or Mycall would do you well when considering a Norwegian SIM card.
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