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

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 (4.35 USD) from Comviq (by Tele2), 49 SEK (4.75 USD) from Telenor & 59 SEK (5.60 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).

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.

Buying a SIM Card in Sweden Guide (logos of Telia, Telenor & Comviq)

Original publication: 8th of February 2022. Last updated: 30th of May 2023.


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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.

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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.

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If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in 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 easily accessible to travelers:

  • 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 customers (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 Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

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VoLTE & VoWiFi in 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 of plans and does offer EU/EEA roaming.

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Best eSIM in Sweden

Comviq by Tele2 Sweden offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.

While Telia Sweden and Telenor Sweden also have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers .

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

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

But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.

Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).

So here are the 13 best eSIMs for Sweden:

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Sweden, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).

If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Sweden, you better check out my Sweden eSIM buying guide.

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

Buying an eSIM for Sweden Guide (logos of COMVIQ, Nomad, Airalo, Holafly, AIS, Ubigi, SimOptions, Eurolink & Vän)

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.

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EU Roaming in Sweden

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

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

EU Roaming Banner
© European Parliament

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

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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.

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Currency in Sweden

50 Swedish Krona Bank Note
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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 = 0.95 USD
  • 100 SEK = 9.65 USD
  • 1000 SEK = 96.40 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 Logo
© Telia

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 produced by Speedtest:

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.

Telia Sweden SIM Cards
© Telia Sweden
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While Telia does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Sweden without personal detail capturing, you can get Sweden Vän eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

Sweden Vän eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 2 GB/15 days
  3. 3 GB/30 days very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/30 days
  5. 10 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. 20 GB/30 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

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If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Airalo Eurolink eSIM to be used in 39 European countries with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
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  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 50 GB/90 days
  6. 100 GB/180 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

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Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

By the way, you get free 5G NR access in 22 of the 39 supported countries!

I have used the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in 11 countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.

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Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Sweden

You can read about them in my Best Sweden eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Sweden Guide (logos of COMVIQ, Nomad, Airalo, Holafly, AIS, Ubigi, SimOptions, Eurolink & Vän)

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).

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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).

Telia Sweden Telia Ladda App
© Telia Sweden

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telia Sweden

Telia has two data-featured prepaid plans: Fastpris (combo) & Surf (data).

I will list all the prices in SEK (Swedish Krona).

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

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All Telia plans can be activated on the Telia 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:

PriceDataLocal MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSValidity
59 SEK1 GBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited7 days
109 SEK1 GB70 callsN/AUnlimited30 days
199 SEK3 GBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited30 days
249 SEK5 GBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited30 days
299 SEK1 GB70 calls/monthN/AUnlimited90 days
329 SEK10 GBUnlimited100 minutesUnlimited30 days
459 SEK15 GBUnlimited300 minutesUnlimited30 days
499 SEK1 GB/month (6 GB)70 calls/month (420 calls)N/AUnlimited183 days
999 SEK3 GB/month (18 GB)UnlimitedN/AUnlimited183 days
Telia Sweden Fastpris Plans
Surf Plans – Telia Sweden

Surf Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Surf can be activated on the Telia Ladda app:

PriceDataValidity
49 SEK0.5 GB30 days
149 SEK2 GB30 days
299 SEK3 GB/month (18 GB)183 days
329 SEK10 GB183 days
429 SEK20 GB183 days
Telia Sweden Surf Plans
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:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • San Marino
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain

APN/Internet Settings – Telia Sweden

  • Name: Telia SE
  • APN: online.telia.se

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Comviq by Tele2 Sweden (Sverige)

Tele2 Logo
© Tele2

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.

Comviq Tele2 Sweden Logo
© Comviq/Tele2 Sweden

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/Comviq's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see Tele2/Comviq's official coverage map.

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.

Comviq Tele2 Sweden SIM Card
© Comviq/Tele2 Sweden
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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).

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

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

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The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

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If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Holafly Europe eSIM to be used in 33 European countries, also with unlimited data, with seven variants:

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

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Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Sweden

You can read about them in my Best Sweden eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

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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).

Comviq Tele2 Sweden App
© Comviq/Tele2 Sweden

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden

Comviq has seven data-featured prepaid plans:

All Comviq plans can be activated on the Comviq app.

I will list all the prices in SEK (Swedish Krona).

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

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

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:

PriceDataEU/EEA DataLocal/EU Minutes 1International Minutes 2Local/EU SMS 1Validity
45 SEK0.5 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedN/AUnlimited7 days
145 SEK5 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedN/AUnlimited30 days
195 SEK10 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimitedN/AUnlimited30 days
245 SEK20 GB12 GBUnlimited100 minutesUnlimited30 days
295 SEK40 GB12 GBUnlimited500 minutesUnlimited30 days
345 SEK100 GB18 GB Unlimited1000 minutesUnlimited30 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 from Sweden to the EU/EEA and Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom & the United States

Comviq Tele2 Sweden Fastpris Plans
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:

PriceDataEU/EEA DataOn-Net MinutesValidity
50 SEK0.5 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimited30 days
59 SEK0.2 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimited30 days
100 SEK2 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimited30 days
200 SEK5 GBShared with data allowanceUnlimited30 days
Comviq Tele2 Sweden Amigos Plans
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:

PriceDataEU/EEA DataLocal/International Minutes 2Local/EU SMS 1Validity
85 SEK1 GBShared with data allowance20 minutesUnlimited30 days
155 SEK3 GBShared with data allowance50 minutesUnlimited30 days
185 SEK5 GBShared with data allowance100 minutesUnlimited30 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

Comviq Tele2 Sweden Amigos Allo Plans
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:

PriceDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
95 SEK3 GB2000 minutes2000 SMS30 days
Comviq Tele2 Sweden Fastpris Mini Plan
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:

PriceDataValidity
55 SEK1 GB30 days
115 SEK3 GB30 days
175 SEK6 GB30 days
295 SEK20 GB30 days
Comviq Tele2 Sweden Surf Plans
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:

PriceDataEU/EEA DataValidity
100 SEK0.2 GBShared with data allowance365 days
250 SEK1 GBShared with data allowance365 days
Comviq Tele2 Sweden Standard Plans
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:

PriceDataEU/EEA DataValidity
59 SEK“Unlimited”, 100 GB2 GB24 hours
119 SEK“Unlimited”, 300 GB2 GB/day (4 GB)72 hours (3 days)
199 SEK“Unlimited”, 1000 GB2 GB/day (14 GB)168 hours (7 days)
Comviq Tele2 Sweden Boost Plans
EU Roaming – Comviq by Tele2 Sweden

You can use your Comviq 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
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom

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

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Telenor Sweden (Sverige)

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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 customers (yet)
  • VoLTE: Yes (but not for prepaid customers)
  • 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 coverage map produced by Speedtest:

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

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

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

  1. 1 GB/7 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
  2. 3 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
  3. 5 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
  4. 10 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 20 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

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

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Nomad Europe eSIM to be used in 25 or 35 European countries, depending on the plan, with eight variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days (25 countries – new)
  2. 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
  3. 3 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  4. 3 GB/30 days (35 countries)
  5. 5 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  6. 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
  7. 10 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
  8. 10 GB/30 days (35 countries) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
Nomad Europe eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

I have used the Nomad Europe eSIM in eight countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.

Nomad Europe eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Sweden .

You can read about them in my Best Sweden eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Sweden Guide (logos of COMVIQ, Nomad, Airalo, Holafly, AIS, Ubigi, SimOptions, Eurolink & Vän)

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).

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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).

Telenor Sweden Telenor Ladda App
© Telenor Sweden

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telenor Sweden

Telenor has two data-featured prepaid plans: Fastpris (combo) & Surf (data).

I will list all the prices in SEK (Swedish Krona).

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

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© Wise

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:

PriceDataLocal/EU Minutes 1International Minutes 2Local/EU SMS 1Validity
49 SEK0.5 GBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited7 days
99 SEK2 GBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited31 days
149 SEK5 GBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited31 days
199 SEK10 GBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited31 days
249 SEK20 GBUnlimitedN/AUnlimited31 days
299 SEK40 GBUnlimited500 minutesUnlimited31 days
349 SEK100 GBUnlimited1000 minutesUnlimited31 days
449 SEK150 GBUnlimited1500 minutesUnlimited31 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, the United Kingdom & the United States

Telenor Sweden Fastpris Plans
Surf Plans – Telenor Sweden

The Surf plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Use the Telenor Kontant app to activate Surf:

PriceDataValidity
125 SEK5 GB31 days
175 SEK10 GB31 days
225 SEK20 GB31 days
275 SEK40 GB31 days
325 SEK100 GB31 days
425 SEK150 GB31 days
EU Roaming – Telenor Sweden

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

  • Åland Islands
  • Austria
  • Azores
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canary Islands
  • Ceuta
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madeira
  • Malta
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Melilla
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Saint Barthélemy
  • Saint Martin
  • San Marino
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Svalbard
  • Vatican City

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

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