Sweden – known for having the ICEHOTEL, IKEA & Abba.
The country is also known for its Swedish design, Spotify & PewDiePie.
But what can you do in Sweden? If you are into ABBA, make sure to visit the ABB museum.
Natural parks, like Abisko National Park, are stunning too.
And the old-school architecture throughout the country cannot and will not be missed when strolling around the country.
What also will not be missed is the expensive roaming bill you will see on your phone bill when you are back home.
International roaming can be expensive. Local SIM cards, like a Swedish one, are much cheaper than roaming.
Fortunately, SIM cards are not too expensive in Sweden.
You can get a Swedish SIM card for 45 SEK (4.90 USD) from Comviq (by Tele2), 49 SEK (5 USD) from Telenor & 59 SEK (6.40 USD) from Telia in their stores (except for Comviq) or resellers, like 7-Eleven (especially for Comviq). SIM cards are also sold at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT).
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! 🇺🇦
While the Nordics and Scandinavia are not known for their low cost of living (I can tell you – I lived in Denmark for 3.5 years), mobile data costs are not too bad in Sweden.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Sweden. Let's go.
Original publication: 8th of February 2022. Last updated: 5th of May 2022.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Sweden?
Anyone living in or visiting Sweden can buy a Swedish SIM card from Telia, Comviq by Tele2, Telenor & many MVNO with no restrictions.
Your phone has to support the frequencies used in Sweden.
Furthermore, your phone needs to be unlocked (SIM-lock free) to use a Swedish SIM card.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Sweden?
You can get a Swedish SIM card in Telia and Telenor stores. Resellers, like convenience stores and grocery stores, also sell SIM cards (especially for Comviq by Tele2 and the MVNOs). They are also sold at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT).
You can expect to pay the following for Swedish SIM cards:
- Telia Sweden: 59 SEK
- Comviq by Tele2 Sweden: 45 SEK
- Telenor Sweden: 49 SEK
- MVNOs (like Lycamobile Sweden): being added later
For up-to-date SEK: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 Sweden?
Sweden uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Sweden. 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 Sweden, 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 Sweden.
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 Sweden 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 Sweden (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Sweden
Sweden has three mobile operators and various Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs – being added later) offering prepaid services:
- Telia Sweden
- Tele2 Sweden (with Comviq)
- Telenor Sweden
The following frequencies are used in Sweden:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz – slowly shutting down for 4G/LTE & 5G NR refarming
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid (yet)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Sweden, 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.
VoLTE & VoWiFi in Sweden
Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are available in Sweden. All Swedish mobile operators offer VoLTE, but not VoWiFi.
This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Sweden (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).
The following mobile operators offer VoLTE and VoWiFi in Sweden:
- Telia Sweden
- Tele2 Sweden (also for Comviq)
The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Sweden:
- Telenor Sweden (but not for prepaid customers)
VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.
5G NR in Sweden
Commercial 5G NR has been available in Sweden since May 2021. It is available on the Telia, Tele2 (also for Comviq) & Telenor networks. However, none of the mobile operators offer 5G NR to prepaid customers (yet). The MVNOs do not have 5G NR access either.
Best SIM Card in Sweden
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Sweden, I recommend going with Telia or Comviq by Tele2. Telia is, overall, the best mobile operator and has the fastest speeds. However, it does not offer free EU/EEA roaming without registration. Comviq has a large variety in plans and does offer EU/EEA roaming.
Best eSIM in Sweden
Comviq by Tele2 Sweden offer eSIMs to prepaid customers for the same price as a regular physical SIM card.
Telia Sweden and Telenor Sweden do not offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.
However, you can also get the Sweden (Vän) eSIMs from Airalo.
You have these four options:
- Sweden/Vän 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Sweden/Vän 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Sweden/Vän 5 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Sweden/Vän 10 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Sweden eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps).
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
For Airalo eSIMs, the links above will automatically get you the Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers available – a code is not necessary.
With these eSIMs, you can skip the queues and avoid physical SIM cards in Sweden and use them immediately upon arriving in Sweden!
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Eurolink eSIM (six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days) in Sweden and these other countries:
With the Eurolink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit – averaging 6 USD/country in Europe!
- Check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM review (tested in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia & Spain)
Not staying in just Europe? Get the Discover Global eSIM with 1 GB of data (7 days – multiple top-ups available) for Sweden and these other countries:
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 Sweden and eSIMs worldwide).
Best International/Travel SIM Card for Sweden
If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Sweden, I recommend going with SimCorner's Europe SIM cards that covers Europe (mainly the European Union) and parts Asia, Central America & South America – all in one SIM card.
You have these four options:
- Europe Travel SIM card with 7 GB for 30 days (includes calls)
- Europe & UK Travel SIM card with 12 GB for 30 days (includes calls, SMS & data use in Asia, Central America & South America)
- UK and Europe Travel SIM card with 100 GB for 30 days (includes calls and SMS)
- Europe Data SIM card with 12 GB for 60 days (includes data use in Asia, Central America & South America)
- Check out my SimCorner Europe Travel SIM cards review (12 GB & 100 GB SIM cards – tested in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia & Spain)
The SimCorner Europe SIM cards can be used in Sweden and the following other countries:
SimCorner's Europe & UK Travel SIM card (12 GB for 30 days) & Europe Data SIM card (12 GB for 60 days) can also be used in the following Asian, Central American & South American countries:
If this selection of countries is still not enough, get SimCorner's International 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).
Instead of spending between 5 USD to 15 USD for SIM cards in each country, get a SimCorner travel SIM card covering numerous countries for just one price!
Use discount code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings!
- Check out my SimCorner Travel SIM card reviews
SIM Card Registration in Sweden
SIM card registration, with the use of your personal information (such as your passport), is not required when buying a SIM card in Sweden.
- Find out which countries have a SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
EU Roaming in Sweden
Sweden 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 Sweden.
This means that, in the majority of cases, you do not need to purchase a Swedish 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 Sweden or if restrictions apply.
Roaming in the EU with Swedish SIM Cards
Sweden and the Swedish 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.
Note that Telia Sweden requires you to register your SIM card with a Swedish permanent address and a Swedish Personnummer.
You can roam for free with Comviq by Tele2 Sweden and Telenor without having to provide any sort of proof/stable links to Sweden.
Sweden Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
Mobile data rates are low throughout Europe.
The Nordics and Scandinavia, which Sweden is part of, are not known for being cheap travel destinations (unlike the neighboring Baltics).
So, are mobile data rates expensive in Sweden?
Not entirely.
The average price for 1 GB of data in Sweden is 1.45 USD, below the European average of 2.50 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.
Just like most countries in the region, the average cost of data has gone down by 60.4%.
Cable.co.uk split Europe into three territories: Western Europe, Eastern Europe & the Baltics.
The Western European average cost of 1 GB of data, using Cable.co.uk's definition, is 2.66 USD, which is just slightly more than the overall European average.
So, the cost of mobile data is not too crazy.
Do you get crazy fast speeds in Sweden?
Yes, you will.
Sweden's median mobile download speed is around 60 Mbps – double the global median.
Mobile download speeds have been on a steady rise in Sweden, which also has to do with the introduction of 5G NR.
In terms of regional performance, its neighbors, Denmark, Finland & Norway, all have (much) faster speeds than Sweden.
Still, the country is doing amazingly for European standards.
Okay, now it is time to know which mobile operator is the fastest in Sweden.
That would be Telia Sweden, with an average download speed of 45.1 Mbps. Followed by Tre (3) Sweden (41.3 Mbps), Tele2 Sweden (33.5 Mbps) & Telenor Sweden (31.4 Mbps).
So what about overall network performance by the Swedish mobile operators?
Telia wins the most categories. Tele2 and Tre are not doing bad either.
Basically, you cannot go wrong with Telia or Tele2.
With low SIM card prices, extensive nationwide coverage, incredible mobile download speeds, and low mobile data rates, you should have a smooth network experience in Sweden.
Currency in Sweden
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona with the symbol SEK (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as kr. For example, 25 SEK = 25 kr.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between SEK and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 SEK = 0.10 USD
- 10 SEK = 1.10 USD
- 100 SEK = 10.90 USD
- 1000 SEK = 109.10 USD
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Swedish Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Telia Sweden, Comviq by Tele2 Sweden, Telenor Sweden & many MVNOs that will be added later, 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 Sweden has to offer to us.
Telia Sweden (Sverige)
Telia Sweden (Sverige), just Telia, is the largest mobile operator in Sweden.
Its three competitors would have to merge into one company to kick Telia off its #1 spot.
They would then have 7.8 million customers (2.9 million from Tele2 Sweden, 2.7 million from Telenor Sweden & 2.2 million from Tre (3) Sweden) compared to Telia's 6.7 million.
Telia, from Sweden, is also active in the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania) and the Nordics (Denmark, Finland & Norway).
Telia uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid (yet)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
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 Sweden
Telia has the best coverage in Sweden.
This was also confirmed by Opensignal.
Below is Telia's coverage map:
SIM Card Price – Telia Sweden
You can get a Telia SIM card, called Telia Kontantkort, for 59 SEK with 1 GB, unlimited local minutes & unlimited local SMS for 7 days in Telia stores and from resellers like 7-Eleven, COOP & Pressbyrån. Telia SIM cards may be sold at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) at the 7-Elevens, Pressbyrån & WHSmith.
- 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.
If you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Sweden (Vän) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Sweden and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days).
Finally, you have the Discover Global eSIM for use in Sweden and 80+ other countries worldwide (1 GB/7 days with top-ups available up to 20 GB/180 days).
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Note that Telia offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and if you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Telia SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 12 months (no top-up for 12 months or no activity for 12 months).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telia Sweden
Telia top-up vouchers are sold in Telia stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Sweden.
To top up your Telia SIM card, dial *125*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *125*123456#.
Dial *120# to check your Telia balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Telia Ladda (Telia Load) app (Android/iOS – NOT the Mitt Telia app).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telia Sweden
Telia has two data-featured plans: Fastpris (combo) & Surf (data).
All Telia plans can be activated on the Telia Ladda app.
Fastpris Plans – Telia Sweden
The Fastpris plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Fastpris plans can be activated on the Telia Ladda app:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 SEK | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 109 SEK | 1 GB | 70 calls | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 199 SEK | 3 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 249 SEK | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 299 SEK | 1 GB | 70 calls/month | Unlimited | 90 days |
| 329 SEK | 10 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 499 SEK | 1 GB/month (6 GB) | 70 calls/month (420 calls) | Unlimited | 183 days |
| 999 SEK | 3 GB/month (18 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 183 days |
Surf Plans – Telia Sweden
Surf Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Surf can be activated on the Telia Ladda app:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 49 SEK | 0.5 GB | 30 days |
| 149 SEK | 2 GB | 30 days |
| 299 SEK | 3 GB/month (18 GB) | 183 days |
| 329 SEK | 10 GB | 183 days |
| 429 SEK | 20 GB | 183 days |
EU Roaming – Telia Sweden
Only those with a permanent Swedish address and a Swedish Personnummer can roam for free in the EU/EEA with Telia.
Most travelers will not have a Swedish Personnummer.
If EU/EEA roaming is important to you, consider one of the other mobile operators or MVNOs.
For completeness, below is still a list of countries eligible for EU/EEA roaming with Telia:
APN/Internet Settings – Telia Sweden
- Name: Telia SE
- APN: online.telia.se
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Comviq by Tele2 Sweden (Sverige)
Tele2 Sweden (Sverige), just Tele2, is the second-largest mobile operator in Sweden.
All its prepaid services are channeled through its prepaid brand called Comviq.
The Tele2 brand, from Sweden, is also active in Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands & Russia.
Tele2 (and Comviq) uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz – slowly shutting down for 4G/LTE & 5G NR refarming
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid (yet)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Comviq:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Comviq SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
Tele2/Comviq have the best 4G/LTE availability in Sweden.
This was also confirmed by Opensignal.
Below is Tele2's/Comviq's 2G coverage map:
Here is Tele2's/Comviq's 3G coverage map:
Then we have the 4G/LTE coverage map of Tele2/Comviq:
Finally, the Tele2/Comviq 5G NR coverage map (not for prepaid customers… yet 🥲):
Lastly, we have a Tele2/Comviq coverage map with all technologies combined (2G, 3G, 4G/LTE & 5G NR):
Here we have a Tele2/Comviq coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
You can get a Comviq SIM card, called Comviq Kontantkort, for 45 SEK from resellers like 7-Eleven, COOP & Pressbyrån. Comviq SIM cards are also sold at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) at the 7-Elevens, Pressbyrån & WHSmith.
- 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)
It is also possible to get a Comviq eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
Comviq does not have a complete list of which devices are supported, except for stating that Huawei, iPhones & Samsung phones can use eSIM.
So I assume the standard phones are supported (Huawei P40 series, iPhone 11/12/13 series & Samsung (Galaxy (Note) (S)20 & 21 series).
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Comviq SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 13 months (no top-up for 13 months or no activity for 13 months).
However, your Comviq SIM card will enter into a passive state after not topping up for 12 months, allowing only for receiving incoming calls and SMS and making calls to emergency services.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
Comviq top-up vouchers are sold in grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Sweden (NOT in Tele2 stores).
To top up your Comviq SIM card, dial *110*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *110*123456#.
You can also recharge online with (international/EU) debit and credit cards.
Dial *111# to check your Comviq balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Comviq app (Android/iOS – NOT the Mitt Tele2 app).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
Comviq has seven data-featured plans:
- Fastpris (combo)
- Amigos (combo)
- Amigos Allo (combo)
- Fastpris Mini (combo)
- Surf (data)
- Standard (data)
- Boost (data – can be a standalone plan or an add-on)
All Comviq plans can be activated on the Comviq app.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Fastpris Plans – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
The Fastpris plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Use the Comviq app to activate Fastpris:
| Price | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes 1 | International Minutes 2 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 SEK | 0.5 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 145 SEK | 5 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 195 SEK | 10 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 245 SEK | 20 GB | 12 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 295 SEK | 40 GB | 12 GB | Unlimited | 500 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 345 SEK | 100 GB | 18 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Sweden (NOT from Sweden to other EU/EEA member states)
2 to EU/EEA and Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom & the United States
Amigos Plans – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
The Amigos plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and SMS.
Use the Comviq app to activate Amigo:
| Price | Data | EU/EEA Data | On-Net Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 SEK | 0.5 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 59 SEK | 0.2 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 100 SEK | 2 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 200 SEK | 5 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | 30 days |
Amigos Allo Plans – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
The Amigos Allo plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Use the Comviq app to activate Amigo Alo:
| Price | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/International Minutes 2 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 SEK | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | 20 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 155 SEK | 3 GB | Shared with data allowance | 50 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 185 SEK | 5 GB | Shared with data allowance | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Sweden (NOT from Sweden to other EU/EEA member states)
2 to the EU/EEA (+United Kingdom) and to Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, Israel, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan & Yemen
Fastpris Mini Plan – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
The Fastpris Mini Plans is a combo bundle with 3 GB of data (without 5G NR access), 2000 minutes & 2000 SMS, costing 95 SEK for 30 days. It is for local use only.
Use the Comviq app to activate Fastpris Mini:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 SEK | 3 GB | 2000 minutes | 2000 SMS | 30 days |
Surf Plans – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
The Surf plans are data-only bundles (without 5G NR access). They are for local use only.
Use the Comviq app to activate Surf:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 55 SEK | 1 GB | 30 days |
| 115 SEK | 3 GB | 30 days |
| 175 SEK | 6 GB | 30 days |
| 295 SEK | 20 GB | 30 days |
Standard Plans – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
The Standard plans are data-only bundles (without 5G NR access). They are for local use only.
Use the Comviq app to activate Standard:
| Price | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 SEK | 0.2 GB | Shared with data allowance | 365 days |
| 250 SEK | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | 365 days |
Boost Plans/Add-Ons – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
The Boost plans are “unlimited” data bundles (without 5G NR access) that can act as standalone packages or add-ons for any other data-featured plan.
Use the Comviq app to activate Boost:
| Price | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 SEK | “Unlimited”, 100 GB | 2 GB | 24 hours |
| 119 SEK | “Unlimited”, 300 GB | 2 GB/day (4 GB) | 72 hours (3 days) |
| 199 SEK | “Unlimited”, 1000 GB | 2 GB/day (14 GB) | 168 hours (7 days) |
EU Roaming – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
You can use your Comviq 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 – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
- Name: Comviq
- APN: 4g.tele2.se
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Telenor Sweden (Sverige)
Telenor Sweden (Sverige), just Telenor, is the third-largest mobile operator in Sweden.
Telenor, as a company from Norway, is also active in Asia (Malaysia – Digi Malaysia, Pakistan – Telenor & Thailand – dtac) and Europe (Denmark and Sweden as Telenor and as DNA in Finland).
Telenor uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz – slowly shutting down for 4G/LTE & 5G NR refarming
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid (yet)
- VoLTE: Yes (but not for prepaid)
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Telenor:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Telenor SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Telenor Sweden
Telenor has extensive coverage throughout Sweden.
4G/LTE is available almost anywhere.
Below is Telenor's 2G coverage map:
Here is Telenor's 3G coverage map:
Then we have the 4G/LTE coverage map of Telenor:
Finally, the Telenor 5G NR coverage map (not for prepaid customers… yet 🥲):
Lastly, we have a Telenor coverage map with all technologies combined (2G, 3G, 4G/LTE & 5G NR):
Here we have a Telenor coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Telenor Sweden
You can get a Telenor SIM card, called Telenor Kontant, for 49 SEK in Telenor stores and from resellers like 7-Eleven, COOP & Pressbyrån. Telenor SIM cards may be sold at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) at the 7-Elevens, Pressbyrån & WHSmith.
- 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 Telenor does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
If you wish to use an eSIM, you can go with the Sweden (Vän) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Sweden and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days).
Finally, you have the Discover Global eSIM for use in Sweden and 80+ other countries worldwide (1 GB/7 days with top-ups available up to 20 GB/180 days).
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
While Telenor does have VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)), prepaid customers cannot take advantage of this feature.
Oh, Telenor has no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi) either (not for postpaid or prepaid customers).
Telenor SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 12 months (no top-up for 12 months or no activity for 12 months).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telenor Sweden
Telenor top-up vouchers are sold in Telenor stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Sweden.
To top up your Telenor SIM card, dial *120*VoucherCode#, text LADDA VoucherCode to 220, or call 220, select option 2, and enter the VoucherCode.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *120*123456#, text LADDA 123456 to 220, or call 220, select option 1, and enter 123456.
Dial *121# to check your Telenor balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Telenor Ladda (Telenor Load) app (Android/iOS – NOT the Mitt Telenor, Sverige app).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telenor Sweden
Telenor has two data-featured plans: Fastpris (combo) & Surf (data).
All Telenor plans can be activated on the Telenor Kontakt app.
Fastpris Plans – Telenor Sweden
The Fastpris plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR), minutes & SMS.
Use the Telenor Kontant app to activate Fastpris:
| Price | Data | Local/EU Minutes 1 | International Minutes 2 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 SEK | 0.5 GB | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 99 SEK | 2 GB | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 31 days |
| 149 SEK | 5 GB | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 31 days |
| 199 SEK | 10 GB | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 31 days |
| 249 SEK | 20 GB | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 31 days |
| 299 SEK | 40 GB | Unlimited | 500 minutes | Unlimited | 31 days |
| 349 SEK | 100 GB | Unlimited | 1000 minutes | Unlimited | 31 days |
| 449 SEK | 150 GB | Unlimited | 1500 minutes | Unlimited | 31 days |
| 799 SEK | 5 GB/month (30 GB) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6 months |
| 999 SEK | 10 GB/month (60 GB) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6 months |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Sweden (NOT from Sweden to other EU/EEA member states)
2 to the EU/EEA, the United Kingdom & the United States
Surf Plans – Telenor Sweden
The Surf plans are data bundles (without 5G NR).
Use the Telenor Kontant app to activate Surf:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 49 SEK | 1 GB | 31 days |
| 99 SEK | 3 GB | 31 days |
| 199 SEK | 10 GB | 31 days |
| 299 SEK | 30 GB | 31 days |
| 499 SEK | 20 GB | 6 months |
| 999 SEK | 60 GB | 6 months |
EU Roaming – Telenor Sweden
You can use your Telenor allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
As Telenor 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 – Telenor Sweden
- Name: Telenor SE
- APN: services.telenor.se
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in Sweden
The cheapest way to get online in Sweden is to get a SIM card from one of the mobile operators unless you have an EU/EEA SIM card and can roam for free in Sweden.
However, local SIM cards are not your only method of staying online when abroad.
Below are some other options to consider.
International Roaming
Roaming is the most convenient way to stay connected.
You do not have to buy a new SIM card, and people at home can easily reach you on your current phone number.
However, roaming has many downsides as well. It can be insanely expensive.
International/Travel SIM Cards
International SIM cards or travel SIM cards are SIM cards made for travelers.
The rates charged are often lower than international roaming, but they are almost always higher than what local mobile operators will charge you.
Get to know more about international and travel SIM cards.
Mobile Hotspots (Pocket WIFI)
Mobile hotspots, or pocket WIFI, are small devices that connect to the local mobile operators of the country you are visiting.
Mobile hotspots are ideal for families or those traveling in a large group, as they allow you to connect multiple devices to one hotspot without the need of each traveler having to buy a SIM card.
You can either buy a mobile hotspot or rent one.
Free WIFI Networks
Nothing beats free, right? Paying nothing to stay connected may be the best option.
Until you remember that free hotspots are not available everywhere (especially when on the move) and that free connections are often extremely slow.
Just make sure to protect your internet traffic with a VPN when connected to open WIFI connections. It is worth it.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Sweden
Getting a SIM card from Telia or Comviq by Tele2 would do you well when considering a Swedish SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other European Countries
Visiting other countries in Europe? Check out my Europe SIM card buying guide, covering other European nations, such as:
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