The European Union (EU) – known for having the best and most popular travel destinations in Europe.
While some may think of beach-perfect countries like Italy, Portugal & Spain when they think of Europe, it also includes places like Azerbaijan, Georgia & Kazakhstan to some extent.
The region is home to one world wonder: the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
A region like South America has even three world wonders.
Even then, that does not mean you will have to be disappointed or bored when in the European Union – far from it.
From enjoying the sun in Southern Europe in places like Cyprus, Greece & Malta to ski- and snowboard holidays in “Central” Europe like Austria, France & (surprisingly to many) Italy.
Castles are plenty in countries like Germany, Ireland & Slovenia, while nature lovers adore Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Norway & Sweden).
As you can see, there is probably something for you in the European Union.
Speaking of which, what countries are actually part of the union?
That would be Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain & Sweden.
Oh, that list also includes member states of the European Economic Area (EEA) – Liechtenstein, Iceland & Norway.
So countries like Andorra, Serbia, Switzerland & sadly the United Kingdom will not be covered in this guide.
Luckily, they are covered in my Europe SIM card buying guide – and I have individual guides for each European country too.
You should know that roaming in the European Union can be expensive if you use a SIM card from a non-EU member state.
But unlike any other regional buying guide I have written, I will not really recommend you to buy a SIM card per country.
That is because the European Union has a law as of 2017 allowing you to roam for free in any other EU/EEA member state.
How cool is that!?
Sure, there are some conditions attached to it, but this option can save you a lot of money while traveling throughout the European Union.
But with SIM cards sometimes costing less than 3 EUR, getting one per country can be a souvenir.
Or am I the only one who loves to collect SIM cards? 🤪
So, what are your options in the European Union? Which SIM card is the best? How much do they cost? And what plans are available?
This guide will answer all these questions for every individual European Union member state.
Yes, this is the ultimate guide to buying a SIM card in the European Union. Let's do this.
Original publication: 17th of June 2022. Last updated: 7th of November 2023.
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Best Prepaid SIM Cards in the European Union (EU)
With 30 different countries, it can be a challenge to summarize which SIM card is the best for each particular country in the European Union (EU).
Will I give it a try? You bet!
In the European Union, you often cannot go wrong with Elisa, Epic, O2, Orange, Telekom/T-Mobile & Telia. A1, Tele2, Telemach, Three (3) & Vodafone can be a hit or miss. The largest mobile operator will rarely disappoint you. The smallest is often the cheapest and can be fine in urban settings.
Hey – I did my best with this summary 🙃.
For your convenience, there is a table of the best SIM cards in all European Union member states:
| Country | Recommended SIM Card(s) |
|---|---|
| Austria | A1 Austria & Drei (3) Austria |
| Belgium | BASE Belgium & Proximus |
| Bulgaria | A1 Bulgaria & Vivacom Bulgaria |
| Croatia | (Simpa by) Hrvatski Telekom |
| Cyprus | Epic Cyprus & Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus) |
| Czech Republic | T-Mobile Czech Republic & Vodafone Czech Republic |
| Denmark | Lebara Denmark & Lycamobile Denmark |
| Estonia | Diil by Telia Estonia, Simpel by Telia Estonia & Super by Telia Estonia |
| Finland | DNA Finland & Elisa Finland |
| France | Orange France & Free Mobile France |
| Germany | Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Germany) & Vodafone Germany |
| Greece | COSMOTE Greece & What's Up Greece |
| Hungary | Magyar Telekom & Vodafone Hungary |
| Iceland | Síminn & Nova Iceland |
| Ireland | Three (3) Ireland & Vodafone Ireland |
| Italy | Iliad, TIM Italy, Vodafone Italy & Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy & Tre Italy) |
| Latvia | LMT |
| Liechtenstein | Swisscom “Liechtenstein” |
| Lithuania | Ežys by Telia Lithuania, Pildyk by Tele2 Lithuania & Telia Extra Lithuania |
| Luxembourg | Orange Luxembourg, Post Telecom Luxembourg & Tango Luxembourg |
| Malta | Epic Malta & GO Malta |
| Netherlands | KPN & T-Mobile Netherlands (+Lebara Netherlands & Lycamobile Netherlands) |
| Norway | Mycall Norway & Telia Norway |
| Poland | Heyah, Nju Mobile, Orange (Flex) Poland & T-Mobile Poland |
| Portugal | MEO Portugal & NOS Portugal |
| Romania | Orange Romania & Vodafone Romania |
| Slovakia | 4ka (by Swan Mobile) & Slovak Telekom |
| Slovenia | Telekom Slovenije |
| Spain | Movistar Spain, Orange Spain & Vodafone Spain |
| Sweden | Comviq by Tele2 Sweden & Telia Sweden |
Why are the mobile operators mentioned above the best in the stated countries?
You will have to read along to find out 😏.
SIM Card Prices in the European Union (EU)
Now you know which mobile operators are the best in the European Union (EU).
But how much to SIM cards cost in this region?
It is hard to say because various currencies are used throughout the European Union
But I will give it a try:
You can get a European Union (EU) SIM card for “free” (plan purchase required) or between 0.65 EUR/0.70 GBP/0.70 USD (in Poland) to 100 EUR/85.75 GBP/105.55 USD (in Luxembourg). However, you will often spend around 10 EUR per SIM card per country (but the average is 10.25 EUR).
EUR? GBP? USD? What do those symbols mean?
Well, you probably know EUR stands for Euro and USD for US Dollar (and if you did not, then I am angry at you 😡 – just kidding 💶💵).
But GBP is just the ISO 4217 symbol for the (British) Pound (Sterling).
So, why not convert everything into Canadian Dollar/Indian Rupee/Swiss Franc/insert your currency here?
Currencies fluctuate every day – even every 15 minutes. Unfortunately, I do not have the time to keep track of all currency changes.
Instead, I want to keep track of SIM card offerings worldwide 🤓.
Worry not, Wise has a nifty tool keeping track of currencies worldwide in real-time.
So if you want to know how much 70 HRK is in Canadian Dollar, Indian Rupee, or Swiss Franc, simply select the currencies on 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.
With that out of the way, let's see how much SIM cards cost throughout the European Union:
By the way: mobile operators marked in bold are the recommended mobile operators for said country. Moreover, only up to ten mobile operators and MVNOs are mentioned in the table (otherwise it becomes too wide – even though it already is). The mobile operators are listed by subscriber count order, while MVNOs are in alphabetical order
| Country | Operator 1 | SIM Card Price | Operator 2 | SIM Card Price | Operator 3 | SIM Card Price | Operator 4 | SIM Card Price | Operator 5 | SIM Card Price | Operator 6 | SIM Card Price | Operator 7 | SIM Card Price | Operator 8 | SIM Card Price | Operator 9 | SIM Card Price | Operator 10 | SIM Card Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | A1 Austria | 9.90 EUR with 5000 units for 28 days (B.free Wertkarte) | Data-only SIM card (B.free Internet Wertkarte): 9.90 EUR with 5000 MB for 28 days | Magenta Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Austria) | 10 EUR with 10 EUR credit, 15 GB, 10 GB EU/EEA data & 1500 local/EU minutes/SMS for 28 days | Data-only SIM cards (Internet Klax): 10 EUR (Mobile Internet Klax Basic) | 25 EUR with “unlimited” (5 TB) @ 30 Mbps/6 Mbps Down/Up for 28 days (Internet Klax 30 Startpaket) | 35 EUR with “unlimited” (5 TB) @ 70 Mbps/14 Mbps Down/Up for 28 days (Internet Klax 70 Startpaket) | Drei (3) Austria | 9.90 EUR with 4 GB, 1000 local minutes & 1000 local SMS for 30 days (Telefonieren mit Wertkarte) | Data-only SIM card (Surfen mit Wertkarte): 9.90 EUR with 10 GB for 30 days | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Belgium | Proximus | 10 EUR with 10 EUR credit | Orange Belgium | 15 EUR with 10 EUR credit, 5 GB, unlimited on-net minutes & 4000 SMS (Tempo Giga) | 150 minutes/150 minutes/150 SMS (only one perk – Tempo Easy) | BASE Belgium | 10 EUR with 10 EUR credit | 15 EUR with 15 EUR credit, 4 GB, unlimited on-net minutes & 1000 local/EU SMS for 30 days | Carrefour Mobile Belgium | 10 EUR with 10 EUR credit | Lycamobile Belgium | 10 EUR, 15 EUR & 20 EUR | Vectone Mobile Belgium | 10 EUR, 15 EUR & 20 EUR | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bulgaria | A1 Bulgaria (formerly Mtel) | 6 BGN with 1500 MB and 30 local/international minutes | Data-only SIM cards: 15 BGN with 15 GB | 25 BGN with 30 GB & 40/50 BGN with 50 GB | Yettel Bulgaria (formerly Telenor) | 8 BGN with 3 BGN credit (60 days), 6000 MB, 2800 MB EU/EEA data & 300 local/EU minutes for 14 days | 10 BGN with 3 BGN credit (60 days), 8000 MB, 3500 MB EU/EEA data & 400 local/EU minutes for 30 days | 15 BGN with 15 GB for 30 days | 25 BGN with 30 GB for 30 days | 40 BGN with 50 GB for 30 days | Vivacom Bulgaria | 7 BGN with 5 BGN credit for 60 days (OPA!) | 8 BGN with 3 BGN credit, 6000 MB, 2800 EU/EEA data & 400 local minutes for 30 days (FREE2GO) | Data-only SIM card (DATA2GO): 20 BGN with 25 000 MB & 5900 MB EU/EEA data for 60 days | T.com Bulgaria (formerly Max Telecom) | Free, but top-up/plan purchase is required | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Croatia | (Simpa by) Hrvatski Telekom | 20 HRK with 20 HRK credit | Tourist SIM card (Visiting Croatia): 85 HRK with 5 HRK credit and truly unlimited data for 7 days | A1 Croatia (formerly vip) | 20 HRK with 20 HRK credit | Tourist SIM card (A1 Tourist 4G): 80 HRK with truly unlimited data and 100 local minutes/SMS for 7 days | Telemach Croatia (formerly Tele2) | 20 HRK with 20 HRK credit and 1 GB for 30 days | 49 HRK with 2 GB, 500 local minutes & 500 local SMS (SIM2GO) | Data-only SIM card (NET2GO): 70 HRK with 20 GB for 30 days | Tourist SIM card (SIM2GO for Tourists): 75 HRK with 10 HRK credit, 10 GB & 200 local minutes for 30 days | Bonbon Croatia | 20 HRK with 20 HRK credit | Data-only SIM card (SIM-ica s početnih 10 kn): 10 HRK with 10 HRK credit | Tomato Croatia | 20 HRK with 20 HRK credit | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cyprus | Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN) | 2 EUR with 1 EUR credit for 30 days | Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus) | 2 EUR with 1 EUR for 90 days | Data-only SIM card (VMB PAYG SIM Pack): 14.95 EUR with 1 GB for 15 days | PrimeTel Cyprus | 2 EUR with 1 EUR credit and 50 MB | Tourist SIM card (Travel Internet Pack): 20 EUR with 15 GB for 20 days | Purple Loop by Cablenet Cyprus (formerly Lemontel) | 2 EUR with 1 EUR for 30 days | Tourist SIM card: 15 EUR with 20 GB, 500 local minutes, 500 local SMS for 30 days | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Czech Republic | T-Mobile Czech Republic | 150 CZK with 100 CZK credit, 100 MB, 50 local minutes & 50 local SMS for 1 day (Twist 50 a 50) | 200 CZK with 100 CZK credit and 3 GB for 30 days (Twist 3 GB Dat) | 469 CZK with 100 CZK credit and 10 GB for 30 days (Twist 10 GB Dat) | O2 Czech Republic | 179 CZK with 50 CZK credit, 1 GB and 50 local minutes for 30 days (GO 1 GB) | 299 CZK with 50 CZK credit, 3 GB, 100 local minutes & 25 local SMS for 30 days (GO 1 GB) | Data-only SIM card: 200 CZK with 7 GB for 30 days | Vodafone Czech Republic | 200 CZK for 200 CZK credit | Data-only/Tourist SIM cards (Data SIM for Visitors): 800 CZK with 10 GB & unlimited on-net minutes for 30 days | 1299 CZK: 20 GB and unlimited on-net minutes for 30 days | BLESKmobil | 150 CZK with 150 CZK credit | COOP Mobil Czech Republic | 200 CZK with 200 CZK credit | Kaktus Czech Republic | 100 CZK with 100 CZK credit (12 months), 0.5 GB & 0.5 GB for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter & WhatsApp for 30 days (SIMka s Kreditem za 100 Kč) | 300 CZK with 100 CZK credit (12 months), 5 GB, unlimited data for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter & WhatsApp, unlimited on-net minutes, 100 off-net minutes & 100 local SMS for 30 days | MOBIL.CZ | 200 CZK with 200 CZK credit | OpenCall Czech Republic | 200 CZK with 200 CZK credit and 1 GB for 30 days | Oskarta | 100 CZK with 100 CZK | SAZKAmobil | 150 CZK with 150 CZK credit |
| Denmark | Lebara Denmark | 49 DKK with 10 DKK credit | Lycamobile Denmark | 29 DKK with 10 EUR credit | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Estonia | Diil by Telia Estonia | 2.95 EUR with 2.95 EUR credit and 50 MB | Simpel by Telia Estonia | 2.95 EUR with 2.95 EUR credit and 50 MB | Super by Telia Estonia | 1 EUR with 1 EUR credit and 300 MB | Elisa Estonia | 1 EUR with 1 EUR credit, 20 MB & 10 local SMS | 5 EUR with 5 GB, unlimited on-net minutes (including to Zen numbers), 500 off-net minutes & 50 local SMS for 30 days | Zen by Elisa Estonia | 2.95 EUR with 3 EUR credit | Tele2 Estonia | 3.95 EUR with 3 GB, 300 local minutes & 30 local SMS for 30 days | Data-only SIM card (internetikaart): unlimited data for 10 days | Smart by Tele2 Estonia | 0.95 EUR with 0.95 EUR and 250 MB for 30 days | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finland | Elisa Finland | 5.90 EUR with 6 EUR credit | Telia Finland | 4.90 EUR with 7 EUR credit | Data-only SIM card: 24.90 EUR with 17 GB | DNA Finland | 4.90 EUR with 5 EUR credit | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| France | Orange France | 2.99 EUR with unlimited local minutes and unlimited local SMS between 21:00 and 0:00 (Mobicarte Mini) | Data-only SIM card (SIM Prépayée Prêt-à-Surfer) 14.90 EUR with 10 GB for 30 days | Tourist SIM cards: 14.99 EU with 100 MB, 120 local/EU minutes & local/EU SMS for 14 days (Mobicarte Vacances) | 29.99 EUR: 10 GB (for in France and for worldwide use, although you can only use up to 50 MB, 1 GB, or 5 GB in many countries) for 14 days Mobicarte Vacances Monde) | 39.99 EUR with 20 GB, unlimited local/EU minutes, 120 international minutes & unlimited local/EU SMS for 31 days (Orange Holiday) | SFR France | 9.99 EUR with 5 EUR credit and 50 MB for 30 days | Bouygues Telecom | 10 EUR with 4 EUR (credit Carte XL) | Tourist SIM card (Bouygues Telecom My European SIM): 39.90 EUR with 20 GB, unlimited local/EU minutes, unlimited local/EU SMS, 25 EUR international call credit to French Overseas Departments for 30 days | Free Mobile France | 10 EUR | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Germany | Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Germany) | 9.95 EUR with 10 EUR credit | O2 Germany | 10 EUR with 9.99 EUR credit | Data-only SIM card (O2 My Prepaid Smartphone Jahrespaket): 69.99 EUR with 12 GB for 365 days | Vodafone Germany | 9.95 EUR with 10 EUR credit | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Greece | COSMOTE Greece | 5 EUR | Vodafone Greece | 5 EUR | WIND Greece | 5 EUR | Frog Mobile | 5 EUR | Q Greece | 5 EUR | Vodafone CU | 5 EUR | What's Up Greece | 5 EUR | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hungary | Magyar Telekom | 990 HUF with 500 MB 80 local/EU minutes & 5 local/EU SMS | Yettel Hungary (formerly Telenor) | 489 HUF | Data-only SIM card: 990 HUF | Vodafone Hungary | 500 HUF | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Iceland | Síminn | 2900 ISK with 5 GB, 50 local/EU minutes & 50 local SMS for 31 days | Data-only SIM card (Data Pack): 2900 ISK with 10 GB for 31 days | Nova Iceland | 990 ISK & 1990 ISK | Vodafone Iceland | 2000 ISK with 1 GB and unlimited minutes for 30 days | Data-only SIM card: 1790 ISK with 3 GB | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ireland | Vodafone Ireland | Free, but top-up/plan purchase is required | Three (3) Ireland | Free, but top-up/plan purchase is required | Eir | Free, but top-up/plan purchase is required | AnPost Mobile | 15 EUR with 50 GB, 3000 minutes & 3000 SMS | Lycamobile Ireland | Free, but top-up/plan purchase is required | Tesco Mobile Ireland | 10 EUR/15 EUR (depending on the promotion) with 15 GB, 10 000 local minutes & 3000 on-net SMS for 28 days | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Italy | Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy & Tre Italy) | 10 EUR | Tourist SIM card (Tourist Pass): 24.99 EUR with 20 GB, 100 local minutes & 100 international minutes for 30 days | TIM Italy | 10 EUR with 5 EUR credit | 25 EUR with 20 EUR credit | Tourist SIM card (TIM Tourist): 20 EUR with 15 GB, 8.6 GB EU/EEA data, unlimited chat data (for Facebook Messenger, iMessage, IMO, Skype, Snapchat, Telegram, Viber, WeChat & WhatsApp) & 200 local/international minutes for 30 days | Vodafone Italy | 10 EUR with 5 EUR credit | Tourist SIM card (Dolce Vita): 24.99 EUR EUR with 30 GB, 15 GB EU/EEA data, unlimited social media data (for Facebook, Instagram, Waze & WhatsApp) & 600 local/international minutes for 1 month | Iliad | 9.99 EUR | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Latvia | LMT | 0.99 EUR | 4.99 EUR with unlimited data, unlimited local minutes & unlimited local SMS for 7 days | 24.98 EUR with unlimited data, unlimited local/EU minutes & unlimited local/EU SMS for 30 days | Zelta Zivtiņa (ZZ) by Tele2 Latvia | 1.49 EUR with 10 local minutes for 30 days (Starta Komplekts) | 2.99 EUR with 1 GB, unlimited local minutes & unlimited local SMS for 30 days (Starts Bezlimita Sarunas) | 4.49 EUR with unlimited data, unlimited local minutes & unlimited local SMS for 7 days (Starts Bezlimits Visam) | Bitė Latvia | 4.75 EUR with 100 MB, unlimited local minutes & unlimited local SMS for 30 days (Bite Priekšapmaksa) | 6.75 EUR with 6.75 local/EU data, 100 local/EU minutes & 100 local/EU SMS for 30 days (Bite Priekšapmaksa Eiropa) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liechtenstein | Swisscom “Liechtenstein” | 19.90 CHF with 20 CHF credit and 100 MB | Salt “Liechtenstein” | 10 CHF with 10 CHF credit | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lithuania | Pildyk by Tele2 Lithuania | 0.99 EUR with 99 MB, 199 local minutes & 99 local SMS for 30 days | 2.29 EUR with 11 GB, 199 local minutes & 99 local SMS for 7 days | 3 EUR with 69 GB, 199 local minutes & 99 local SMS for 30 days | Telia Extra Lithuania | 1.50 EUR | Ežys by Telia Lithuania | 1 EUR with 150 local minutes for 30 days (Pokalbiams) | 2.49 EUR with 50 GB, 50 local minutes & 50 SMS/day (350 SMS) for 7 days (Savaitei) | 3.49 EUR with 5 GB, unlimited data for Facebook, Facebook Messenger & Spotify, 200 local minutes & 50 SMS/day (1500 SMS) for 30 days (Menesiui) | Labas by Bitė Lithuania | 3.49 EUR with unlimited data between 18:00 and 6:00 for 1 day, 190 local miutes & 190 local SMS for 30 days | 3.49 EUR with 5 GB, unlimited data for between 18:00 and 6:00, 400 local minutes & 400 local SMS for 30 days | 5.50 EUR with unlimited data, 200 local minutes & 200 local SMS for 30 days | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Luxembourg | Post Luxemburg | 5 EUR | 10 EUR with 3 EUR credit | 15 EUR with 5 EUR credit | 25 EUR with 10 EUR credit | 100 EUR with 25 EUR credit | Tango Luxembourg | 10 EUR with 10 EUR credit and 500 MB for 30 days | Orange Luxembourg | 3 EUR with 3 EUR credit | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Malta | Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone) | 10 EUR with 5 GB, 200 local/EU minutes & 200 local/EU SMS for 28 days (benefits are not available when bought at the airport) | GO Malta | 10 EUR with 4 GB, unlimited data for Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer & Apple Music, 200 local/international minutes & 200 local/international minutes (or just 10 EUR in credit) for 28 days | Melita | 10 EUR (with 8 GB, 200 local/EU minutes & 200 local/EU SMS for 30 days – benefits given if the salesperson is feeling generous) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Netherlands | T-Mobile Netherlands | 10 EUR with 5 EUR credit | KPN | 4.99 EUR with 2.50 EUR | Vodafone Netherlands | 5 EUR with 5 EUR credit | 10 EUR with 2 GB | 15 EUR with 4 GB | 20 EUR with 6 GB | 30 EUR with 10 GB | AH Mobiel | 5 EUR with 5 EUR credit | ALDI Talk Netherlands | 9.99 EUR with 10 EUR credit | Jumbo Mobiel | 4.95 EUR with 5 EUR credit | Kruidvat Mobiel | 7.99 EUR with 5 EUR credit | L-Mobi Mobile Netherlands | 3.95 EUR | Lebara Netherlands | 5 EUR, 10 EUR & 20 EUR | Lycamobile Netherlands | 5 EUR, 10 EUR & 20 EUR |
| Norway | Telia Norway | 29 NOK with 30 NOK (when bought from a reseller and NOT in a Telia store) | 99 NOK with 250 MB, “unlimited” (20 000) local minutes & “unlimited” (20 000) local SMS for 14 days (when bought in a Telia store) | Lycamobile Norway | 49 NOK, 99 NOK & 199 NOK | Mycall Norway | 25 NOK with 25 NOK credit (20 NOK credit given only during promotions) | 49 NOK with 25 NOK | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Poland | Orange Poland | 5 PLN with 5 PLN credit (for 31 days) and 6 GB (14 days) | 20 PLN with 50 GB | Play Poland | 5 PLN (odNOWA) | 5 PLN with 6 GB for 7 days (Formuła Play na Kartę) | 5 PLN with 6 GB for 7 days (Play na Kartę | 5 PLN with 7 GB for 7 days (Internet na kartę 2.0 w Play 5 zł) | 5 PLN with 15 GB for 7 days (Internet na Kartę 2.0 5 zł) | 9 PLN with 10 GB for 7 days Internet na kartę 2.0 w Play 9 zł | 19 PLN with “unlimited” (30 GB hihg-speed data) for 7 day (Internet na kartę 2.0 w Play 19 zł) | 25 PLN with 25 GB, unlimited local/EU minutes & unlimited local SMS for 30 days ( Formuła Play na Kartę) | Plus Poland | 5 PLN with 6 GB for 15 days | 5 PLN with 15 GB for 7 days | Data-only SIM card: 15 PLN with 30 GB for 15 days | T-Mobile Poland | 5 PLN with 15 GB | Data-only SIM card: 5 PLN with 7 GB | a2 mobile Poland | 10 PLN with 10 PLN credit | Fakt Mobile | 5 PLN with 5 PLN | Heyah | 5 PLN | Klucz Mobile | 9.90 PLN | 19.90/25 PLN | Lycamobile Poland | 5 PLN with 20 GB for 5 day | Nju Mobile | 4 PLN with 10 GB for 15 days |
| Portugal | MEO (by Altice Portugal) | 2.50 EUR with 2.50 EUR credit for 30 days (Cartão M Móvel Pré-Pago Livre) | 9.99 EUR with 5 GB & 1000 local minutes/SMS for 30 days (Cartão M Móvel Pré-Pago) | 14.99 EUR with unlimited data for 15 days (Cartão Enjoy Todo o Tráfego Incluído €14.99) | 30 EUR with unlimited data for 30 days (Cartão Enjoy Todo o Tráfego Incluído €30) | NOS Portugal | 10 EUR with 5 GB and 1500 minutes/SMS | Data-only SIM cards (Kanguru Live XL): 15 EUR with unlimited data for 8 days | 40 EUR with unlimited data for 30 days | Vodafone Portugal | 9.90 EUR with 9.90 EUR | 9.90 EUR with 5 GB, unlimited data for Facebook Messenger, Facetime, Google Hangouts, Message+ Skype, Viber & WhatsApp & 500 local minutes/SMS for 28 days | Data-only SIM cards (Internet Móvel Pré-Pago/Vodafone Go Total): 14.99 EUR with unlimited data for 15 days | 30 EUR with unlimited data for 30 days | Tourist SIM card (Vodafone Travelers): 20 EUR with 10 GB, 500 local/EU minutes/SMS & 30 international minutes for 30 days | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Romania | Orange Romania | 5 EUR with 5 EUR credit | Vodafone Romania | 6.20 EUR with 5 EUR credit | DIGI Romania | 4 EUR | T-Mobile Romania | Free, but top-up/plan purchase is required | Lycamobile Romania | Free, but top-up/plan purchase is required | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Slovakia | Slovak Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Slovakia) | 5 EUR with 10 EUR credit, 1 GB & unlimited local minutes | Orange Slovakia | 1 EUR (Go €1) | 2 EUR with 2 EUR credit and 1 GB (Prima Dáta) | O2 Slovakia | 2 EUR with 2 EUR credit | 4ka by Swan Mobile | 4 EUR with 4 EUR credit | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Slovenia | Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel) | 8.50 EUR with 5 EUR credit (Mobi) | Data-only SIM card (Predplačniški Mobilni Internet SIM): 9.89 EUR with “unlimited” (1 GB high-speed data) for 1 day (Predplačniški Mobilni Internet) | 29.90 EUR with “unlimited” (15 GB high-speed data) for 100 days (Predplačniški Mobilni Internet 100 Dni) | A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil) | 3 EUR/6 EUR with 5 EUR credit | Data-only SIM card (A1 Simpl Net): 10 EUR with 5 EUR credit | Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil) | 2 EUR with 5 EUR credit (FREE2GO) | 6.99 EUR with 10 000 units (FREE2GO) | Data-only SIM card (NET2GO): 2/3 EUR with unlimited data for 96 hours (4 days) @ 3G speeds | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spain | Movistar Spain | 10 EUR with 10 EUR credit | 20 EUR with 25 GB and 150 minutes for 28 days | Orange Spain | 10 EUR with 10 EUR credit | 20 EUR with 20 EUR credit (SIM Mundo) | Tourist SIM cards (Holiday Pass): 15 EUR with “unlimited” (30 GB) data, 8.5 EU data & 50 local/international minutes for 5 days (Holiday Pass 5) | 15 EUR with “unlimited” (60 GB) data, 14 EU data & 100 local/international minutes for 5 days (Holiday Pass 15) | Vodafone Spain | 10 EUR with 12 GB, 7 GB EU data, unlimited on-net minutes & 300 off-net/international minutes for 28 days (Vodafone Prepago S) | 15 EUR with 20 GB, 10 GB EU data, unlimited local/Romania minutes & 800 international for 28 days (Vodafone Prepago M) | 20 EUR with 35 GB, 13 GB EU data & unlimited local/Romania minutes for 28 days (Vodafone Prepago L) | 30 EUR with 45 GB, 20 GB EU data & unlimited local/Romania minutes for 28 days (Vodafone Prepago XL) | 40 EUR with 55 GB, 25 GB EU data & unlimited local/Romania minutes for 28 days (Vodafone Prepago XXL) | Yoigo | 0.01 EUR, but plan purchase is always required | 9.90 EUR with 100 MB and unlimited local/EU minutes for 1 month | 10 EUR with 10 GB and unlimited local/EU minutes for 1 month | 15 EUR with 20 GB and unlimited local/EU minutes for 1 month | 20 EUR with 35 GB and unlimited local/EU minutes for 1 month | 35 EUR with 150 GB for 1 month | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sweden | Telia Sweden | 59 SEK with 1 GB, unlimited local minutes & unlimited local SMS for 7 days | Comviq by Tele2 Sweden | 45 SEK | Telenor Sweden | 49 SEK | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best eSIMs in the European Union (EU)
Some mobile operators in the European Union (EU) offer eSIMs to prepaid customers. However, most do have eSIMs but only for postpaid customers. Only a handful of mobile operators do not have eSIMs.
These European Union mobile operators offer eSIMs to prepaid customers:
- Austria: Drei (3) Austria (not recommended)
- Belgium: N/A
- Bulgaria: N/A
- Croatia: A1 Croatia (formerly vip)
- Cyprus: PrimeTel Cyprus (not recommended)
- Czech Republic: T-Mobile Czech Republic, O2 Czech Republic, Vodafone Czech Republic & MOBIL.CZ
- Denmark: N/A
- Estonia: N/A
- Finland: N/A
- France: Orange France, Bouygues Telecom (tourist option only) & Free Mobile
- Germany: Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Germany)
- Greece: COSMOTE Greece & What's Up Greece
- Hungary: Yettel Hungary (formerly Telenor)
- Iceland: Nova Iceland (but only for smartwatches)
- Ireland: N/A
- Italy: Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy & Tre Italy), TIM Italy, Vodafone Italy & Iliad Italy (athough many mobile operators are hesitant to give eSIMs to tourists for some reason)
- Latvia: N/A
- Liechtenstein: N/A
- Lithuania: N/A
- Luxembourg: N/A
- Malta: N/A
- Netherlands: N/A
- Norway: N/A
- Poland: Orange (Flex) Poland & Plus Poland
- Portugal: MEO (by Altice Portugal), NOS Portugal & Vodafone Portugal
- Romania: N/A
- Slovakia: Slovak Telekom, Orange Slovakia, O2 Slovakia & 4ka (by Swan Mobile)
- Slovenia: N/A
- Spain: Orange Spain (for its Holiday Pass Tourist options only)
- Sweden: Comviq by Tele2 Sweden
In many European Union member states with eSIMs offered to prepaid customers SIM card registration is mandated by law.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for the European Union without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Airalo, Holafly & Nomad.
I tested out the Airalo Europe (Eurolink) and Nomad Europe eSIMs in 11/8 countries recently – you can read my reviews here: Airalo & Nomad.
Unfortunately, I did not try out Holafly during that Europe trip because I had to focus on many local European SIM cards, but it does have great performance in some other countries I have used Holafly.
And as of June 2022, Holafly has introduced unlimited data plans for all of the European Union (except for Liechtenstein).
So, of these eSIM providers, which one do I recommend the most?
- Airalo: most affordable and great experiences (and Phone Travel Wiz readers love Airalo too, especially its Eurolink eSIM)
- Nomad: (a bit) more expensive than Airalo in Europe, but it is a more premium brand. Great experiences too, although speeds are sometimes a bit slower than Airalo – coverage is spottier too
- Holafly: used to be very expensive in Europe (but it still is outside the EU). However, the introduction of unlimited data plans has (somehow) dropped prices considerably in the EU. It is still (slightly) pricier than Airalo and Nomad. But you do get truly unlimited data at full speeds, which can be beneficial for those disliking data caps
In the tables below and throughout the guide, you will find links to the country-specific eSIMs provided by Airalo, Nomad & Holafly.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
Anyway, below are the eSIMs I recommend:
| Country | Local Prepaid eSIMs | Airalo eSIMs | Nomad eSIMs | Holafly eSIMs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Drei (3) Austria (not recommended) | Registration IS required | Viennetz Mobil – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | A1 Austria & Magenta Telekom – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Belgium | N/A | Belganet – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | Proximus – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Bulgaria | N/A | Butel Mobil – 2.5 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 15 GB/30 days, 30 GB/30 days & 50 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Vivacom Bulgaria – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Croatia | A1 Croatia (formerly vip) | Registration is NOT required | Cronet – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days | Telemach Croatia & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | Telemach Croatia – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Cyprus | PrimeTel Cyprus (not recommended) | Registration is NOT required | Dekanet – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | Epic Cyprus – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Czech Republic | T-Mobile Czech Republic, O2 Czech Republic, Vodafone Czech Republic & MOBIL.CZ | Registration is NOT required | O2 Czech Republic Stay in Touch – 50 CZK credit & 10 GB/30 days (5G NR) | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | T-Mobile Czech Republic – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Denmark | N/A | Teledansk – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Unknown & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Telenor Denmark – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Estonia | N/A | Estekom – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Elisa Estonia – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Finland | N/A | Finn Communication – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Unknown & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Elisa Finland & DNA Finland – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| France | Orange France, Bouygues Telecom (tourist option only) & Free Mobile | Registration IS required | Bonbon Mobile – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | SFR France & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | SFR France – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Germany | Telekom – formerly T-Mobile Germany (not recommended) | Registration IS required | Hallo! Mobil – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | O2 Germany & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | Telekom – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Greece | COSMOTE Greece & What's Up Greece | Registration IS required | Meraki Mobile – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | WIND Greece & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | COSMOTE Greece & Wind Greece – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Hungary | Yettel Hungary – formerly Telenor | Registration IS required | Szia! – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | Magyar Telekom – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Iceland | Nova Iceland (but only for smartwatches) | Registration is NOT required | Nemma Mobile – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days | Nova Iceland & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Síminn & Nova Iceland – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Ireland | N/A | Fáilte – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Vodafone Ireland & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Vodafone Ireland & Three (3) Ireland – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Italy | Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy & Tre Italy), TIM Italy, Vodafone Italy & Iliad Italy | Registration IS required | Mamma Mia – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Iliad & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | Wind Tre – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Latvia | N/A | Labitel – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Bitė Latvia – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Liechtenstein | N/A | Lie Mobile – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Telecom Liechtenstein – 3 GB/7 days, 5 GB/15 days, 8 GB/20 days & 10 GB/30 days |
| Lithuania | N/A | Lila Mobile – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Bitė Lithuania – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Luxembourg | N/A | Luxcom – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Tango Luxembourg – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Malta | N/A | Maltafone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | GO Malta – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Netherlands | N/A | Hè Hè – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | T-Mobile Netherlands – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Norway | N/A | Lofotel – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Unknown & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | Telenor Norway – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Poland | Orange (Flex) Poland & Plus Poland | Registration IS required | Lekko – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | Orange Poland & T-Mobile Poland – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Portugal | MEO (by Altice Portugal), NOS Portugal & Vodafone Portugal | Registration is NOT required | Fofo Mobil + MEO Portugal Ready to Enjoy – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days (4G/LTE) + 30 GB (5G NR) | MEO Portugal & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | NOS Portugal – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Romania | N/A | Noroc – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Telekom Romania – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Slovakia | Slovak Telekom, Orange Slovakia (not recommended), O2 Slovakia & 4ka (by Swan Mobile) | Registration IS required | Dobrý Deň – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Slovak Telekom – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Slovenia | N/A | Živjo – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | A1 Slovenia & Telemach Slovenia – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Spain | N/A | Guay Mobile – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Vodafone Spain & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | Movistar Spain – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
| Sweden | Comviq by Tele2 Sweden | Registration is NOT required | Vän – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days | Unknown & Truphone – 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days & 20 GB/30 days | Telenor Sweden – unlimited/5 days, unlimited/10 days, unlimited/15 days, unlimited/20 days, unlimited/30 days, unlimited/60 days & unlimited/90 days |
The Meraki Mobile (Greece), Mamma Mia (Italy) & MEO Ready to Enjoy Portugal 5G eSIMs are the most popular and loved Airalo eSIMs (according to Phone Travel Wiz readers).
With the eSIMs mentioned in the table above, you can skip the queues and avoid physical SIM cards in the European Union and use them immediately upon arriving in the European Union!
- 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 – 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 the European Union and these other countries:
1 non-EU/EEA country
2 on 3G only
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!
- 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 Europe.
But honestly, the Eurolink eSIM is superior (but you can consider the Holafly Europe eSIM if you want unlimited data in 30+ countries).
VoLTE & VoWiFi in the European Union (EU)
VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) is available in the European Union (EU), and it is offered by most mobile operators (although some limit it to postpaid customers only). VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) is not as widely available.
Below is a table of European Union member states with VoLTE and VoWiFi, and which mobile operators offer the features:
| Country | Operators with VoLTE & VoWiFi | Operators with VoLTE Only | Operators with VoWiFi Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | A1 Austria, Magenta Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Austria) & Drei (3) Austria | – | – |
| Belgium | Proximus, Orange Belgium, BASE Belgium, Carrefour Mobile, Lycamobile Belgium & Vectone Mobile Belgium | – | – |
| Bulgaria | Vivacom Bulgaria | A1 Bulgaria & Yettel Bulgaria (formerly Telenor) | Yettel |
| Croatia | Hrvatski Telekom & Bonbon Croatia | A1 Croatia & Tomato Croatia | – |
| Cyprus | Epic Cyprus & Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus) | – | – |
| Czech Republic | T-Mobile Czech Republic, O2 Czech Republic, Kaktus Czech Republic, MOBIL.CZ & OpenCall Czech Republic | – | Vodafone Czech Republic, COOP Mobil Czech Republic, Oskarta & SAZKAmobil |
| Denmark | – | – | – |
| Estonia | Elisa Estonia + Zen by Elisa Estonia | Diil/Simpel/Super by Telia Estonia | – |
| Finland | Elisa Finland & Telia Finland | DNA Finland | – |
| France | Orange France, SFR France & Bouygues Telecom | Free Mobile France | – |
| Germany | Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Germany), O2 Germany & Vodafone Germany | – | – |
| Greece | COSMOTE Greece, Vodafone Greece, Frog Mobile, Vodafone CU & What's Up Greece | WIND Greece & Q Greece | – |
| Hungary | Magyar Telekom | Yettel Hungary (formerly Telenor) & Vodafone Hungary | – |
| Iceland | Nova Iceland | – | – |
| Ireland | Vodafone Ireland & eir | – | – |
| Italy | – | Wind Tre (formerly Wind Italy & Tre Italy), TIM Italy, Vodafone Italy & Iliad | – |
| Latvia | – | LMT, Zelta Zivtina (ZZ) by Tele2 Latvia & Bitė Latvia | – |
| Liechtenstein | Swisscom “Liechtenstein” & Salt “Liechtenstein” | – | – |
| Lithuania | – | Pildyk by Tele2 Lithuania, Extra + Ežys by Telia Lithuania & Labas by Bitė Lithuania | – |
| Luxembourg | – | – | – |
| Malta | – | – | – |
| Netherlands | T-Mobile Netherlands & KPN Netherlands (both not for prepaid customers) | – | Vodafone Netherlands |
| Norway | Telia Norway & Mycall Norway | – | – |
| Poland | Orange Poland, Play Poland, Plus Poland & T-Mobile Poland | – | – |
| Portugal | NOS Portugal & Vodafone Portugal | MEO (by Altice Portugal) | – |
| Romania | Orange Romania, Vodafone Romania, DIGI Romania & Telekom Romania | – | – |
| Slovakia | Orange Slovakia & Orange Slovakia | Slovak Telekom (formerly T-Mobile) & 4ka (by Swan Mobile) | – |
| Slovenia | Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel) | A1 Slovania (formerly Si.mobil) & Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil) | – |
| Spain | Movistar Spain & Orange Spain | Vodafone Spain & Yoigo | – |
| Sweden | Telia Sweden & Comviq by Tele2 Sweden | Telenor Sweden (but not for prepaid customers) | – |
5G NR in the European Union (EU)
Sunrise from Switzerland was the first mobile operator to launch standalone 5G NR in Europe (2019). However, it is not part of the European Union. Select mobile operators in Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia & Spain allow prepaid customers to use 5G NR, although even more countries have 5G NR for postpaid customers.
With some mobile operators, you need to purchase select (more expensive) plans to use 5G NR.
In a few, 5G NR access can be purchased as an add-on or booster, depending on what the mobile operator calls it.
European Union (EU) Prepaid SIM Cards
I will be covering 30 countries in this guide.
While I would love it if you read this whole guide, it has more than 35k words.
Moreover, you may not even visit all these countries, so I do not blame you for just wanting to focus on the country you will go to.
Therefore, I created this index so that you can jump to the country you are interested in (instead of having to scroll for ages).
If you are done reading about a country and want to read another one (let's say from Latvia to Slovakia), you can easily do so by jumping back to the index.
There will be a Jump back to the Index button at the end of each country section.
Austria Prepaid SIM Cards
In Austria, you have three mobile operators and various Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services:
- A1 Austria
- Magenta Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Austria)
- Drei (3) Austria
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Austria
I recommend going with A1 Austria or Drei (3) Austria. A1 has the best network and the fastest speeds. Drei has several unlimited data plans with reasonable speeds (30 Mbps/10 Mbps or 50 Mbps/20 Mbps) for only 30 EUR or 40 EUR.
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Austria
You can get an Austrian SIM card for A1 Austria, Magenta Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Austria) & Drei (3) Austria in their stores and from resellers, like Mediamarkt. SIM cards are also sold at Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Vienna International Airport (VIE).
For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) 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)
Recommended eSIM in Austria
Drei (3) Austria offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.
However, you first need to buy a regular SIM card (9.90 EUR) and then exchange it for an eSIM for 20 EUR, making the total 29.90 EUR – just for an eSIM.
That is just too expensive.
Moreover, note that the Austrian mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Austria without personal detail capturing, you can get the Austria (Viennetz Mobil) from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Austria eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Austria
Below are the coverage maps of A1 Austria & Drei (3) Austria:
If you want to see Magenta Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Austria)'s coverage map, head to my Austria SIM Card Buying Guide.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Austria
A1 Austria and Drei (3) Austria top-up vouchers are sold in A1 stores and Drei stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
To top up your A1 SIM card, dial *102*VoucherCode# or call 0800644295, select option 2, enter the VoucherCode, close it with the # sign, and select option 2 again to confirm the entry.
For A1, text the VoucherCode to 31321 or call 0660303055 and follow the instructions.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible with A1 and Drei.
Checking your balance can be done by dialing *101# or calling 08006642953 with A1. For Drei, text GUT to 31321.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Austria
A1 Austria has three data-featured plans, but the B.free Tarife are recommended.
They are combo bundles (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following B.free Tarife are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to the corresponding number:
| Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local Minutes | Local/EU Minutes | International (EU) Minutes | Local SMS | Local/EU SMS | International (EU) SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 EUR | B.free XS | 6 GB | N/A | 1000 minutes | N/A | N/A | 1000 SMS | N/A | N/A | 28 days | JA to 2976 |
| 15 EUR | B.free S | 15 GB | N/A | 1000 minutes | N/A | N/A | 1000 SMS | N/A | N/A | 28 days | JA to 2977 |
| 20 EUR | B.free M | 18 GB | 14 GB | 2000 minutes | Shared with local call allowance | 100 minutes | 2000 SMS | Shared with local call allowance | 100 SMS | 28 days | JA to 2978 |
| 30 EUR | B.free L | 30 GB | 20 GB | 3000 minutes | Shared with local call allowance | 150 minutes | 3000 SMS | Shared with local call allowance | 150 SMS | 28 days | JA to 2979 |
Drei (3) Austria has seven data-featured plans, but the Telefonie Tarife are recommended.
They are combo bundles (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Mobil Kontant Ladepakker are available, which can be activated on the Wertkarte app (NOT the Mein A1 app):
Telefonie Tarife can be activated on the Wertkarte app:
| Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Speed | Local Minutes | Local/EU Minutes | Local SMS | Local/EU SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 EUR | Talk M | 10 GB | N/A | 50 Mbps/20 Mbps | 1000 minutes | N/A | 1000 SMS | N/A | 30 days |
| 15 EUR | Talk L | 15 GB | N/A | 100 Mbps/50 Mbps | 1500 minutes | N/A | 1500 SMS | N/A | 30 days |
| 20 EUR | Talk EU L | 20 GB | 15 GB | 100 Mbps/50 Mbps | Shared with local/EU call allowance | 2000 minutes | Shared with local/EU SMS allowance | 2000 SMS | 30 days |
| 30 EUR | Talk EU XL | 30 GB | 20 GB | 150 Mbps/50 Mbps | Shared with local/EU call allowance | 3000 minutes | Shared with local/EU SMS allowance | 3000 SMS | 30 days |
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Austria
- A1 Austria & Drei (3) Austria are recommended
- Austrian SIM cards cost 9.90-10 EUR (A1, Magenta Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Austria) & Drei)
- SIM cards are also sold at Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Vienna International Airport (VIE)
- Topping up can be done in A1 and Drei stores, through top-up partners & online
- A1's B.free Tarife (combo) range from 10 EUR and 30 EUR. Drei's Telefonie Tarife (combo) range from 10 EUR and 30 EUR
- Read my Austria SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Austrian SIM cards
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Belgium Prepaid SIM Cards
In Belgium, you have three mobile operators and three Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services:
- Proximus
- Orange Belgium
- BASE Belgium (by Telenet)
- Carrefour Mobile Belgium (BASE MVNO)
- Lycamobile Belgium (BASE MVNO)
- Vectone Mobile Belgium (BASE MVNO)
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Belgium
I recommend going with Proximus or BASE Belgium. Proximus has the best overall network. BASE has the fastest speeds and the best data-featured plans.
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Recommended eSIM in Belgium
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Belgium (yet).
However, you can get the Belgium eSIM (Belganet) from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Belgium eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Belgium
Below are the coverage maps of Proximus & BASE Belgium:
If you want to see Orange Belgium's coverage map, head to my Belgium SIM Card Buying Guide.
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Belgium
You can get a Belgian SIM card for 10 EUR from Proximus and BASE. Orange sells its SIM cards for 15 EUR. SIM cards are also sold at Brussels (Zaventem) Airport (BRU – through Sim Local).
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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Belgium
Proximus and BASE Belgium top-up vouchers are sold in Proximus stores and BASE stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
To top up your Proximus SIM card, dial #121*VoucherCode#.
For BASE, text TOPUP VoucherCode to 1914 or call 1999 and follow the instructions.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible with Proximus and BASE.
Checking your balance can be done by dialing #120# or #121# with Proximus. For BASE, text COLSULT to 1914.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Belgium
Proximus has two data-featured plans, but the Data Bundles are recommended.
They are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Data Bundles are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 EUR | 500 MB | 31 days | #151*1# |
| 12 EUR | 3 GB | 31 days | #152*1# |
BASE has two data-featured plans, but the Prepaid Plans are recommended.
They are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Prepaid Plans are available, which get activated automatically by topping up the corresponding amount:
| Price | Credit | Bonus Data | Bonus On-Net Minutes | Local/EU SMS 1 | Credit Validity | Bonus Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 EUR | 10 EUR | 1 GB | Unlimited | 250 SMS | 12 months | 30 days |
| 15 EUR | 15 EUR | 4 GB | Unlimited | 1000 SMS | 12 months | 30 days |
| 20 EUR | 20 EUR | 4 GB | Unlimited | 1000 SMS | 12 months | 30 days |
| 25 EUR | 25 EUR | 8 GB | Unlimited | 5000 SMS | 12 months | 30 days |
| 30 EUR | 30 EUR | 8 GB | Unlimited | 5000 SMS | 12 months | 30 days |
| 50 EUR | 50 EUR | 8 GB | Unlimited | 5000 SMS | 12 months | 30 days |
| 90 EUR | 90 EUR | 8 GB | Unlimited | 5000 SMS | 12 months | 30 days |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Belgium (NOT from Belgium to other EU/EEA member states)
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Belgium
- Proximus & BASE Belgium are recommended
- Belgian SIM cards cost 10 EUR (Proximus & BASE) and 15 EUR (Orange Belgium)
- SIM cards are also sold at Brussels (Zaventem) Airport (BRU – through Sim Local)
- Topping up can be done in Proximus and BASE stores, through top-up partners & online
- Proximus' Data Bundles range from 6 EUR to 12 EUR. BASE's Prepaid Plans range from 10 EUR to 90 EUR
- Read my Belgium SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Belgian SIM cards
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Bulgaria Prepaid SIM Cards
In Bulgaria, you have three mobile operators offering prepaid services:
- A1 Bulgaria (formerly Mtel Bulgaria)
- Yettel Bulgaria (formerly Telenor Bulgaria)
- Vivacom Bulgaria
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Bulgaria
I recommend going with A1 Bulgaria or Vivacom Bulgaria. A1 has, overall, a great network. Vivacom is the fastest (on 4G/LTE) and has the cheapest plans.
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Bulgaria
You can get a Bulgarian SIM card for between 6 BGN to 50 BGN from A1 Bulgaria, 7 BGN (3.85 USD) to 20 BGN (10.95 USD) from Vivacom & 8 BGN to 40 BGN from Yettel Bulgaria (formerly Telenor) in their stores. SIM cards may be sold at Sofia Airport (SOF).
For up-to-date BGN: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)
Recommended eSIM in Bulgaria
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Bulgaria (yet).
However, you can get the Bulgaria eSIM (Bultel) from Airalo (2.5 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 15 GB/30 days, 30 GB/30 days – this variant is most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers & 50 GB/30 days).
For some reason, the Bultel eSIM has the most generous data allowances of any Airalo eSIM in Europe (typically, it is up to 10 GB/30 days – while being cheaper than most!).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Bulgaria eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 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 Bulgaria 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
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Bulgaria
Below are the coverage maps of A1 Bulgaria & Vivacom Bulgaria:
If you want to see Yettel Bulgaria (formerly Telenor)'s coverage map, head to my Bulgaria SIM Card Buying Guide.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Bulgaria
A1 Bulgaria and Vivacom Bulgaria top-up vouchers are sold in A1 stores and Vivacom stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
To top up your A1 SIM card, dial *100*VoucherCode# or call *88 and follow the instructions.
Note that every call to *88 will cost 0.18 BGN/call.
For Vivacom, dial *101*VoucherCode# or call 123, select option 1, and enter the VoucherCode.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
Checking your balance can be done by dialing *123# with A1. For Vivacom, dial *102# or call 123 and select option 2.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Bulgaria
A1 Bulgaria has five data-featured plans, but the Combo Add-Ons for Universal (Plus) Tariff Plan are recommended.
They are combo bundles (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Combo Add-Ons for Universal (Plus) Tariff Plan are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 789:
| Price | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | On-Net SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.49 BGN | N/A | 150 minutes | 50 minutes | N/A | 30 days | C5 |
| 5.99 BGN | 200 MB | 200 minutes | N/A | 200 SMS | 30 days | C1 |
| 5.99 BGN | 200 MB | 5000 minutes | N/A | 200 SMS | 30 days | F1 |
| 5.99 BGN | 1000 MB | 100 minutes | 100 minutes | N/A | 15 days | C3 |
| 14.99 BGN | 3000 MB | 300 minutes | 150 minutes | N/A | 30 days | C4 |
Vivacom Bulgaria has three data-featured plans, but the Combo/Mix Add-Ons are recommended.
They are combo bundles (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Combo/Mix Add-Ons are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1236:
| Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes 1 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.99 BGN | Mix M | 600 MB | 600 MB | 300 minutes | 25 SMS | 28 days | X1 |
| 6.99 BGN 2 | Mix M+ | 600 MB | 2400 MB | 400 minutes | 50 SMS | 28 days | X2 |
| 9.99 BGN | Mix L | 1500 MB | 1500 MB | 600 minutes | 25 SMS | 28 days | X3 |
| 9.99 BGN 2 | Mix L+ | 2000 MB | 3500 MB | 800 minutes | 50 SMS | 28 days | X4 |
1 for calls within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Bulgaria (NOT from Bulgaria to other EU/EEA member states)
2 auto-renews
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Bulgaria
- A1 Bulgaria and Vivacom Bulgaria are recommended
- Bulgarian SIM cards cost between 6 BGN to 50 BGN
- SIM cards may be sold at Sofia Airport (SOF)
- Topping up can be done in A1 and Vivacom stores, through top-up partners & online
- A1's Combo Add-Ons for Universal (Plus) Tariff Plan range from 5.49 BGN to 14.99 BGN. Vivacom's Combo/Mix Add-Ons range from 6.99 BGN and 9.99 BGN
- Read my Bulgaria SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Bulgarian SIM cards
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Croatia Prepaid SIM Cards
In Croatia, you have three mobile operators and two Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services:
- Hrvatski Telekom (Simpa)
- A1 Croatia (formerly vip Croatia)
- Telemach Croatia (formerly Tele2 Croatia)
- Bonbon Croatia
- Tomato Croatia
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Croatia
I recommend going with Simpa by Hrvatski Telekom. It has the best overall network and the fastest speeds. Consider its tourist SIM card with unlimited data for 7 days, costing 85 HRK.
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Recommended eSIM in Croatia
A1 Croatia (formerly vip Croatia) offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.
While Hrvatski Telekom also has eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers (Simpa).
However, you can also get the Croatia eSIM (Cronet) from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Croatia eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Below is the coverage map of Hrvatski Telekom:
Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Croatia
If you want to see the coverage maps of the other mobile operators, head to my Croatia SIM Card Buying Guide.
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Croatia
You can get a Croatian SIM card for 20 HKR from Hrvatski Telekom (Simpa), A1 (formerly vip), Telemach (formerly Tele2), Bonbon & Tomato in their stores and from resellers, like convenience stores and grocery stores. Tourist SIM cards with truly unlimited data are sold for 80 HKR (A1) and 85 HRK (Hrvatski Telekom). SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG).
For up-to-date HRK:your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) 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)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Croatia
Simpa by Hrvatski Telekom top-up vouchers are sold in Hrvatski Telekom stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
To top up your Simpa by Hrvatski Telekom SIM card, dial *123*VoucherCode#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible with Simpa by Hrvatski Telekom.
Checking your balance can be done by dialing *111#.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Croatia
If you do not go for the Hrvatski Telekom tourist SIM card, which you should, you can create your own plan with Simpa Opcije (Simpa Options).
You can set how much data (without 5G NR access), how many minutes/SMS & which add-ons you want:
| Price | Plan | Data | Snapchat or WhatsApp Data 3 | Local/EU Minutes/SMS 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 HRK | Simpa Tjedna | 2500 MB 2 | N/A | 400 minutes/SMS | 7 days | TJEDNA |
| 49 HRK | Simpa XS | 1 GB | N/A | 2000 minutes/SMS | 30 days | SIMPA XS |
| 59 HRK | Simpa S | 2 GB | N/A | 2000 minutes/SMS | 30 days | SIMPA S |
| 79 HRK | Simpa M | 5 GB | N/A | 2000 minutes/SMS | 30 days | SIMPA M |
| 99 HRK | Simpa L | 8 GB | Unlimited | 2000 minutes/SMS | 30 days | SIMPA L |
| 119 HRK | Simpa XL | 13 GB | Unlimited | 2000 minutes/SMS | 30 days | App only |
| Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 HRK | Dnevno Internet Dan | Unlimited @ 75 Mbps | Unknown | 1 day | INTERNET DAN |
| 20 HRK | Mjesečno Internet S | 1000 MB | N/A | 30 days 1 | INTERNET S |
| 40 HRK | Mjesečno Internet M | 3000 MB | 2.9 GB | 30 days 1 | INTERNET M |
| 60 HRK | Mjesečno Internet L | 6000 MB | 4.3 GB | 30 days 1 | INTERNET L |
| 70 HRK | Tjedno Internet Tjedan | Unlimited @ 75 Mbps | Unknown | 7 days | Tjedan |
| 90 HRK | Mjesečno Internet Xl | 9000 MB | 6.5 GB | 30 days 1 | INTERNET XL |
| Price | Plan | Data | App(s) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 HRK | Mjesečno Snapchat | Unlimited | Snapchat | 30 days |
| 9 HRK | Mjesečno WhatsApp | Unlimited | 30 days | |
| 49 HRK | Mjesečno Audiomack | Unlimited | Audiomack | 30 days |
| 49 HRK | Mjesečno Deezer | Unlimited | Deezer | 30 days |
| 49 HRK | Mjesečno Facebook & Facebook Messenger | Unlimited | Facebook & Facebook Messenger | 30 days |
| 49 HRK | Mjesečno HBO GO | Unlimited | HBO GO | 30 days |
| 49 HRK | Mjesečno Instagram | Unlimited | 30 days | |
| 49 HRK | Mjesečno MAXtv To Go | Unlimited | MAXtv To Go | 30 days |
| 49 HRK | Mjesečno Netflix | Unlimited | Netflix | 30 days |
| 49 HRK | Mjesečno Pickbox NOW | Unlimited | Pickbox NOW | 30 days |
| 49 HRK | Mjesečno TikTok | Unlimited | TikTok | 30 days |
| 49 HRK | Mjesečno YouTube | Unlimited | YouTube | 30 days |
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Croatia
- Simpa by Hrvatski Telekom is recommended
- Croatian SIM cards cost 20 HRK (Simpa by Hrvatski Telekom, A1 Croatia (formerly vip), Telemach Croatia (formerly Tele2), Bonbon Croatia & Tomato Croatia).
- Tourist SIM cards cost 80 HRK (A1) and 85 HRK (Hrvatski Telekom)
- SIM cards are also sold at Dubrovnik/Čilipi Airport (DBV), Split (Resnik) Airport (SPU) & Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)
- Topping up can be done in Hrvatski Telekom stores, through top-up partners & online
- Read my Croatia SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Croatian SIM cards
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Cyprus Prepaid SIM Cards
In Cyprus, you have three mobile operators and one Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) offering prepaid services:
- Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN Cyprus)
- Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus)
- PrimeTel Cyprus
- Cablenet (Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus) MVNO)
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Cyprus
I recommend going with Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN) or Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus). Epic is the best and fastest mobile operator. Cytamobile (Vodafone) has attractive plans.
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Recommended eSIM in Cyprus
PrimeTel is the only mobile operator offering eSIMs to prepaid customers in Cyprus.
However, it is not one of the mobile operators I recommend.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM, you can get the Cyprus eSIM (Dekanet) from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Cyprus eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Cyprus
Below are the coverage maps of Epic Cyprus (formerly MTN) & Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus):
If you want to see PrimeTel Cyprus' coverage map, head to my Cyprus SIM Card Buying Guide.
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Cyprus
You can get a Cypriot SIM card for 2 EUR from Epic (formerly MTN), Cytamobile (Vodafone), PrimeTel & Cablenet in their stores and from resellers, like convenience stores and grocery stores. SIM Cards are also sold at Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Paphos International Airport (PFO).
For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) 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)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Cyprus
Epic Cyprus and Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus) top-up vouchers are sold in Epic stores and Cytamobile stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
To top up your Epic SIM card, dial *202*VoucherCode#.
For Soeasy by Cytamobile, dial *115*VoucherCode#.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible with Epic and Soeasy by Cytamobile.
Checking your balance can be done by dialing *202# or calling 2020 with Epic. For Soeasy by Cytamobile, dial *110#.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Cyprus
Epic Cyprus has three data-featured plans, but the Pay As You Go Surf Plans are recommended.
They are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
The following Pay As You Go Surf Plans are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 6040:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 EUR | Daily | 100 MB | 1 day | data on day |
| 4 EUR | Weekly | 500 MB | 1 week | data on week |
| 10 EUR | Monthly | 2 GB | 1 month | data on month |
| 15 EUR | Monthly Plus | 4 GB | 1 month | data on month 2000 |
Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus) has five data-featured plans, but the Soeasy Mobile Internet Packs are recommended.
They are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
The following Soeasy Mobile Internet Packs are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 8000:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 EUR | Soeasy MI Daily | 200 MB | 1 day | MI Day |
| 3 EUR | Soeasy MI Weekly | 500 MB | 7 days | MI Week |
| 5 EUR | Soeasy MI Monthly Small | 2 GB | 30 days | MI S |
| 10 EUR | Soeasy MI Monthly Large | 6 GB | 30 days | MI LRG |
| 15 EUR | Soeasy MI Monthly XL | 12 GB | 30 days | MI XL |
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Cyprus
- Epic Cyprus & Soeasy by Cytamobile (Vodafone Cyprus) are recommended
- Cypriot SIM cards cost 2 EUR (Epic, Soeays by Cytamobile, PrimeTel Cyprus & Purple Loop by Cablenet Cyprus (formerly Lemontel)
- SIM cards are also sold at Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Paphos International Airport (PFO)
- Topping up can be done in Epic and Cytamobile stores, through top-up partners & online
- Epic's Pay As You Go Surf Plans range from 1.50 EUR to 15 EUR. Soeasy by Cytamobile's Soeasy Mobile Internet Packs range from 1.50 EUR to 15 EUR
- Read my Cyprus SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Cypriot SIM cards
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Czech Republic (Czechia) Prepaid SIM Cards
In the Czech Republic (Czechia), you have three mobile operators and eight Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services:
- T-Mobile Czech Republic
- O2 Czech Republic
- Vodafone Czech Republic
- BLESKmobil (O2 Czech Republic MVNO)
- COOP Mobil Czech Republic (Vodafone Czech Republic MVNO)
- Kaktus (T-Mobile Czech Republic)
- MOBIL.CZ (T-Mobile Czech Republic)
- OpenCall Mobile (O2 Czech Republic MVNO)
- Oskarta (Vodafone Czech Republic MVNO)
- SAZKAmobil (Vodafone Czech Republic MVNO)
- Tesco Mobile Czech Republic (O2 Czech Republic MVNO)
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in the Czech Republic (Czechia)
I recommend going with T-Mobile Czech Republic or Vodafone Czech Republic. T-Mobile has the fastest network. Vodafone has, overall, the best network.
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Recommended eSIM in the Czech Republic (Czechia)
T-Mobile Czech Republic, O2 Czech Republic, Vodafone Czech Republic & MOBIL.CZ offer eSIM to prepaid customers.
Vodafone Czech Republic is rather vague on whether it allows prepaid customers to use eSIM or not.
Originally, I mentioned that I would confirm if they are also available for prepaid customers after visiting the Czech Republic again in January 2022.
Well… I forgot to ask 💀 – but you still have other options.
O2 struck a special deal with Airalo, where you can get the Stay in Touch tourist offering as an eSIM through their platform before arriving in the Czech Republic.
You have these two options:
- O2 Czech Republic Stay in Touch with 5 GB and 50 CZK credit
- O2 Czech Republic Stay in Touch with 10 GB and 50 CZK credit
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Czech Republic eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
Finally, you can get Czech Republic eSIMs from Holafly if you prefer unlimited data plans and do not mind paying a bit more for this advantage:
- Czech Republic unlimited data eSIM for 5 days
- Czech Republic unlimited data eSIM for 10 days
- Czech Republic unlimited data eSIM for 15 days
- Czech Republic unlimited data eSIM for 20 days
- Czech Republic unlimited data eSIM for 30 days
- Czech Republic unlimited data eSIM for 60 days
- Czech Republic unlimited data eSIM for 90 days
Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in the Czech Republic (Czechia)
Below are the coverage maps of T-Mobile Czech Republic & Vodafone Czech Republic:
If you want to see O2 Czech Republic's coverage map, head to my Czech Republic SIM Card Buying Guide.
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in the Czech Republic (Czechia)
You can get a Czech SIM card for 150 CZK from T-Mobile Czech Republic, 179 CZK from O2 Czech Republic & 200 CZK from Vodafone Czech Republic in their stores and from resellers, like newsstands and kiosks. The MVNOs (BLESKmobil, Coop Mobile Czech Republic, Kaktus Czech Republic, MOBIL.CZ, OpenCall Czech Republic, Oskarta, SAZKAmobil & Tesco Mobile Czech Republic) sell SIM cards for between 100 CZK and 500 CZK. Vodafone also sells SIM cards at Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG).
For up-to-date CZK: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)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in the Czech Republic (Czechia)
T-Mobile Czech Republic and Vodafone Czech Republic top-up vouchers are sold in T-Mobile stores and Vodafone stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
To top up your T-Mobile SIM card, dial *102*VoucherCode#; call 4601, select option 2, and enter the VoucherCode; or call 4602, select option 2, and enter the VoucherCode.
For Vodafone, text DOBIJ VOD VoucherCode to 7700 or dial *77 and follow the instructions.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible with T-Mobile and Vodafone.
Checking your balance can be done by dialing *101# or calling 4601 and selecting option 1 with T-Mobile. For Vodafone, dial *122 or text KOLIK KREDIT to 7700.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in the Czech Republic (Czechia)
T-Mobile Czech Republic has two data-featured plans, but the Internet Plans are recommended.
They are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Internet Plans are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 4603:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 CZK | Neomezený Internet v Mobilu na Den | Unlimited | 1 day | NIDEN A | N/A |
| 79 CZK | Internet 500 MB s Týdenní Obnovou | 500 MB | 7 days | ITYDEN500 A | ITYDEN500 D |
| 109 CZK | Internet 800 MB s Měsíční Obnovou | 800 MB | 30 days | IMESIC800 A | IMESIC800 D |
| 149 CZK | Neomezený Internet na Víkend | Unlimited | 1 weekend | NIVIKEND A | N/A |
| 219 CZK | Internet 2 GB s Měsíční Obnovou | 2 GB | 30 days | IMESIC2OBNOVA A | IMESIC2OBNOVA A |
| 269 CZK | Internet 3 GB s Měsíční Obnovou | 3 GB | 30 days | IMESIC3 A | IMESIC3 D |
| 369 CZK | Internet 5 GB s Měsíční Obnovou | 5 GB | 30 days | IMESIC5OBNOVA A | IMESIC5OBNOVA D |
| 469 CZK | Internet 10 GB s Měsíční Obnovou | 10 GB | 30 days | IMESIC10OBNOVA A | IMESIC10OBNOVA D |
| 998 CZK | Twist Internet na Rok | 1 GB/30 days (12 GB) | 360 days | IROK A | IROK D |
Vodafone Czech Republic has four data-featured plans, but the Data and SMS Bundles are recommended.
They are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and SMS.
The following Data and SMS Bundles are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 7700:
| Price | Data | On-Net SMS | Off-Net SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 CZK | 500 MB | Unlimited | N/A | 1 month | DATA 99 |
| 199 CZK | 1.2 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 1 month | DATA 199 |
| 349 CZK | 3 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month | DATA 349 |
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in the Czech Republic (Czechia)
- T-Mobile Czech Republic & Vodafone Czech Republic are recommended
- Czech SIM cards cost between 100 CZK and 500 CZK (T-Mobile, O2 Czech Republic, Vodafone, BLESKmobil, COOP Mobil, Kaktus, Mobil.cz, OpenCall Mobile, Oskarta, SAZKAmobil & Tesco Mobile
- SIM cards are also sold at Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG – Vodafone only)
- Topping up can be done in T-Mobile and Vodafone stores, through top-up partners & online
- T-Mobile's Internet Plans range from 69 CZK and 998 CZK. Vodafone's Data and SMS Bundles (combo) range from 99 CZK and 349 CZK
- Read my Czech Republic SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Czech SIM cards
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Denmark Prepaid SIM Cards
In Denmark, you have two Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services:
- Lebara Denmark
- Lycamobile Denmark
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Denmark
I recommend going with Lebara Denmark or Lycamobile Denmark. Both MVNOs use the networks of Telia Denmark and Telenor Denmark (TT-Netværket), which have extensive coverage and fast speeds. Consider Lebara for free international calls from Denmark to 60 countries. Lycamobile offers more choices in plans.
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Recommended eSIM in Denmark
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Denmark (yet).
However, you can get the Denmark eSIM (Teledansk) from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Denmark eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 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 Denmark 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!
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Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Denmark
Below is the coverage map of Lycamobile Denmark (which applies to Lebara Denmark too – you do not have full access to the Telenor Denmark and Telia Denmark networks):
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Denmark
You can get a Danish SIM card for 29 DKK from Lycamobile Denmark or 49 DKK from Lebara Denmark from resellers, such as grocery stores, 7-Elevens & electronic shops. SIM cards are also available at Copenhagen International Airport (CPH).
For up-to-date DKK:your currency (let's say EUR) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Denmark
Lebara Denmark and Lycamobile Denmark top-up vouchers are sold in kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
To top up your Lebara SIM card, text Topup VoucherCode to 5010, or call 50101234, select option 2, select option 2 again, and enter the Voucher Code.
For Lycamobile, dial *101*VoucherCode#, dial 92#, or call 3333 and follow the instructions.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible with Lebara and Lycamobile.
Checking your balance can be done by texting Balance to 5010 or calling 50101234 with Lebara. For Lycamobile, dial *102#, 95#, or call 333.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Denmark
Lebara Denmark has two data-featured plans, but the Pay Monthly Plans are recommended.
They are combo bundles (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Pay Monthly Plans are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/International Minutes 1 | EU/EEA Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 DKK | 4 GB | 1 GB | 4 hours | 1 hour | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 49 DKK | 12 GB | 2 GB | 12 hours | 5 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 59 DKK | 20 GB | 3 GB | 20 hours | 5 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 79 DKK | 60 GB | 4 GB | 60 hours | 5 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 99 DKK | 100 GB | 5 GB | 100 hours | 5 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 119 DKK | 180 GB | 6 GB | 180 hours | 5 hours | Unlimited | 30 days |
Lycamobile Denmark has four data-featured plans, but the National Bundles are recommended.
They are combo bundles (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following National Bundles are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | On-Net Minutes | Local/EU Minutes | On-Net SMS | Local/EU SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 DKK | Hello Denmark S | 5 GB | 4 GB | 500 minutes | 500 minutes | 500 SMS | 500 SMS | 30 days |
| 99 DKK | Hello Denmark M | 110 GB | 7.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 149 DKK | Hello Denmark L | 250 GB | 11 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Denmark
- Lebara Denmark and Lycamobile Denmark are recommended
- Danish SIM cards cost 29 DKK (Lycamobile) or 49 DKK (Lebara)
- SIM cards are also sold at Copenhagen International Airport (CPH)
- Topping up can be done in through top-up partners & online
- Lebara's Pay Monthly Plans (combo) range from 19 DKK to 119 DKK. Lebara's National Bundles (combo) range from 49 DKK and 149 DKK
- Read my Denmark SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Danish SIM cards
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Estonia Prepaid SIM Cards
In Estonia, you have three mobile operators with all having dedicated prepaid sub-brands (seven) offering prepaid services:
- Telia Estonia/Eesti (with Diil, Simpel & Smart)
- Elisa Estonia/Eesti (+Zen)
- Tele2 Estonia/Eesti (+Smart)
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Estonia
I recommend going with Telia Estonia (Diil, Simpel & Super). Telia has the best overall network and the fastest speeds. Moreover, the Diil and Simpel Telia sub-brands allow for free EU/EEA roaming.
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Recommended eSIM in Estonia
While Telia, Elisa & Tele2 offer eSIMs, they are (currently) not avilable to prepaid customers (Diil, Simpel, Super, Zen & Smart).
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM, you can get the Estonia (Estekom) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Estonia eSIMs from Nomad.
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Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Estonia
Below is the coverage map of Telia Estonia:
If you want to see the coverage maps of the other mobile operators, head to my Estonia SIM Card Buying Guide.
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Estonia
You can get an Estonian SIM card for 0.95 EUR from Smart (Tele2 Estonia), 1 EUR to 5 EUR from Elisa Estonia, 1 EUR from Super (Telia Estonia), 2.95 EUR from Diil (Telia), Simpel (Telia) & Zen (Elisa), and 3.95 EUR or 9.95 EUR from Tele2 in their stores and resellers, like convenience stores and grocery stores. SIM cards are also sold at Tallinn Airport (TLL – from R-Kiosk).
For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Estonia
Diil, Simpel & Super by Telia Estonia top-up vouchers are sold in Telia stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
However, Telia charges a 1 EUR service fee, so you are better off visiting a reseller, like R-Kiosk, to get yourself a top-up voucher.
To top up your Diil, Simpel & Super SIM cards, dial *142*VoucherCode#.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible.
However, only Estonia-issued cards are accepted.
Checking your balance can be done by dialing *143# with Diil, Simpel & Super.
However, each inquiry will cost you 0.06 EUR.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Estonia
Diil, Simpel & Super by Telia Estonia all share the same data-featured plan (without 5G NR access) with different names (no name for Diil, Internetipaketid/Internet Packages for Simpel & 4G Data for Super).
Dial the Activation Code to activate 4G Data:
| Price | Data | EU/EEA Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 EUR | 250 MB | Shared with data allowance | 30 days | *147*250# |
| 2 EUR | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | 30 days | *147*1# |
| 3.99 EUR | 3 GB | 2.6 GB | 30 days | *147*3# |
| 5 EUR | 5 GB | 3.3 GB | 30 days | *147*5# |
| 8 EUR | 10 GB | 5.3 GB | 30 days | *147*10# |
| 16 EUR | 25 GB 2 | N/A | 30 days | *147*25# |
1 only for Diil and Simpel SIM cards
2 only for Super SIM cards
Diil by Telia Estonia
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Estonia
- All Telia prepaid sub-brands (Diil, Simpel & Super) are recommended
- Estonian SIM cards cost between 0.95 EUR and 9.95 EUR. The more expensive the SIM cards, the better starter benefits you get
- SIM cards are also sold at Tallinn Airport (TLL – from R-Kiosk)
- Topping up can be done in Telia stores (not recommended) and through top-up partners (recommended)
- Diil's, Simpel's & Super's data plans range from 1 EUR to 16 EUR
- Read my Estonia SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Estonian SIM cards
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Finland Prepaid SIM Cards
In Finland, you have three mobile operators offering prepaid services:
- Elisa Finland
- Telia Finland
- DNA Finland
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Finland
I recommend going with DNA Finland. Its coverage is comparable with Elisa Finland's and Telia Finland's. But DNA offers much more favorable data-featured plans than its competitors. Moreover, it is Finland's fastest (5G NR) mobile operator.
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Recommended eSIM in Finland
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Finland (yet).
However, you can get the Finland eSIM (Finn Communication) from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Finland eSIMs from Nomad.
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Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Finland
Below is the coverage map of DNA Finland:
If you want to see the coverage maps of the other mobile operators, head to my Finland SIM Card Buying Guide.
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Finland
You can get a Finnish SIM card for 4.90 EUR from Telia Finland and DNA Finland, and 5.90 EUR from Elisa Finland. Telia also has a data-only SIM card starter pack with unlimited data for 24.90 EUR. SIM cards are also sold at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL).
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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Finland
DNA Finland top-up vouchers are sold in DNA stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
DNA top-up vouchers can be redeemed online.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible with DNA.
Checking your balance can be done by dialing *100# or texting SALDO to 14000 with DNA.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Finland
DNA has three data-featured plans, but the Rajattomat Paketit (Unlimited Packages) are recommended.
They are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
The following Rajattomat Paketit are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Plan | Data | Max. Speeds | EU/EEA Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.90 EUR | Rajaton 7 vrk | Unlimited | 100 Mbps | 2.2 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day | 30 days |
| 24.90 EUR | Rajaton 30 vrk | Unlimited | 100 Mbps | 7 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day | 30 days |
| 34.90 EUR | Rajaton 5G 30 vrk | Unlimited | 400 Mbps | Unknown | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day | 30 days |
| 64.90 EUR | Rajaton 90 vrk | Unlimited | 100 Mbps | 17.5 GB | Unlimited | “Unlimited”, 300 SMS/day | 90 days |
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Finland
- DNA Finland is recommended
- Finnish SIM cards cost 4.90 EUR (Telia Finland & DNA) and 5.90 EUR (Elisa Finland)
- SIM cards are also sold at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
- Topping up can be done in DNA stores, through top-up partners & online
- DNA's Rajattomat Paketit range from 7.90 EUR to 64.90 EUR
- Read my Finland SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Finnish SIM cards
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France Prepaid SIM Cards
In France, you have four mobile operators and various Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services:
- Orange France
- SFR France (Société Française du Radiotéléphone)
- Bouygues Telecom
- Free Mobile France
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in France
I recommend going with Orange France or Free Mobile France. Orange has, overall, the best mobile operator, and its Mobicarte Vacances (Monde) and Orange Holiday tourist SIM cards are fantastic. Free Mobile is the cheapest mobile operator with 210 GB (!) for 20 EUR.
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Recommended eSIM in France
Orange France, Bouygues Telecom & Free Mobile France offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.
Bouygues Telecom only offers eSIM for its My European SIM tourist SIM (card) – this may also apply to Orange's tourist SIM cards.
Note that the French mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for France without personal detail capturing, you can get the France (Bonbon Mobile) from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get France eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
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Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in France
Below are the coverage maps of Orange France & Free Mobile France:
If you want to see the coverage maps of the other mobile operators, head to my France SIM Card Buying Guide.
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in France
You can get a French SIM card for 2.99 EUR or 14.90 EUR from Orange France or 10 EUR from SFR France, Bouygues Telecom & Free Mobile France in their stores. Tourist SIM cards are also available at Relay stores, tobacco stores & various airports, including Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG).
For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in France
Orange France and Free Mobile France top-up vouchers are sold in Orange stores and Free Mobile stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
To top up your Orange SIM card, dial #123# or call 224 and follow the instructions.
Free Mobile top-up vouchers can be redeemed online.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible with Orange and Free Mobile.
Checking your balance can be done by dialing #123# with Orange. For Free Mobile, it has to be done online.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in France
If you do not go for the Orange France tourist SIM card, which you should, you can select one of these recommended plans.
Orange has four data-featured plans, but the Internet Mobile Top-Ups/Plans are recommended.
They are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Internet Mobile Top-Ups/Plans are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Data | Active Validity | Passive Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 EUR | 1 GB | 7 days | 1 month |
| 10 EUR | 5 GB | 14 days | 6 months |
| 25 EUR | 20 GB | 1 month | 6 months |
| 40 EUR | 80 GB | 1 month | 6 months |
Free Mobile France has only one data-featured plan: Forfait Mobile Free.
They are combo bundles (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Forfait Mobile Free are available, which can be activated on a Free Machine, online, or on the Free Mobile – Mon Compte app:
| Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes 1 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 EUR | Forfait €2 | 50 MB | Shared with data allowance | 120 minutes | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 10.99 EUR | Série Free 80 Go | 80 GB | 8 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
| 19.99 EUR | Forfait Free 5G | 210 GB 2 | 25 GB 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 month |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to France (NOT from France to other EU/EEA member states)
2 5G NR access
3 besides EU/EEA roaming, it can also be used in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa & the United States
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in France
- Orange France & Free Mobile France are recommended
- French SIM cards cost 2.99 EUR or 14.90 EUR (Orange) or 10 EUR (SFR France, Bouygues Telecom & Free Mobile)
- SIM cards are also sold at Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA), Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ), Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD), Lille Airport (LIL), Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (MLH/BSL/EAP), Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY), Strasbourg Airport (SXB), Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN) & Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Topping up can be done in Orange and Free Mobile stores, through top-up partners & online
- Orange's Internet Mobile Top-Ups/Plans range from 5 EUR and 40 EUR. Free Mobile's Forfait Mobile Free (combo) range from 2 EUR and 19.99 EUR
- Read my France SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about French SIM cards
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Germany Prepaid SIM Cards
In Germany, you have three mobile operators and various Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services:
- Telekom Germany (also known as Deutsche Telekom and formerly T-Mobile Germany/Deutschland)
- O2 Germany (O2 Deutschland)
- Vodafone Germany (Vodafone Deutschland)
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Germany
I recommend going with Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Germany) or Vodafone Germany. Telekom is the best mobile operator. However, it is the most expensive. Vodafone is the cheapest with great network performance. Moreover, it offers 5G NR for select plans or for 3 EUR/28 days.
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Recommended eSIM in Germany
Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Germany) offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.
However, this process involves a rather time-consuming process, which may not be worth the hassle.
Note that the German mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Germany without personal detail capturing, you can get the Germany (Hallo! Mobil) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Germany eSIMs from Nomad.
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Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Germany
Below are the coverage maps of Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Germany) & Vodafone Germany:
If you want to see O2 Germany's coverage map, head to my Germany SIM Card Buying Guide.
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Germany
You can get a German SIM card for 9.95 EUR-10 EUR from Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Germany), O2 & Vodafone in their stores and from resellers, like Mediamarkt. SIM cards are also sold at several international airports, including Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) 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)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Germany
Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Germany) and Vodafone Germany top-up vouchers are sold in Telekom stores and Vodafone stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
To top up your Telekom SIM card, dial *101*VoucherCode, or call 2200 and follow the instructions.
For Vodafone, dial *100*VoucherCode#.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible with Telekom and Vodafone.
Checking your balance can be done by dialing *100# with Telekom. For Vodafone, dial *10# or *106#.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Germany
Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Germany) has four data-featured plans, but the MagentaMobil Prepaid are recommended.
They are combo bundles (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following MagentaMobil Prepaid are available, which can be activated on the MeinMagenta: Handy & Festnetz app:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes 1 | On-Net SMS | Off-Net SMS 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.95 EUR | MagentaMobil Prepaid M | 2 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | Unlimited | N/A | 28 days |
| 14.95 EUR | MagentaMobil Prepaid L | 3 GB | Unlimited | 300 minutes | Unlimited | N/A | 28 days |
| 24.95 EUR | MagentaMobil Prepaid XL | 5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 28 days |
| 99.95 EUR | MagentaMobil Prepaid Max | Unlimited 2, 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1 year |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Germany (NOT from Germany to other EU/EEA member states)
2 5G NR access for free for 12 weeks. Then 3 EUR per 4 weeks
3 68 GB in the EU/EEA
Vodafone Germany has two data-featured plans, but the CallYa are recommended.
They are combo bundles (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following CallYa are available, which can be activated on the MeinVodafone app:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net/EU Minutes 1 | International (EU) Minutes | On-Net SMS | Off-Net/EU SMS 1 | International (EU) SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.99 EUR | CallYa Start | 1 GB | Unlimited | 50 minutes | Shared with off-net call allowance | Unlimited | Shared with off-net call allowance | Shared with off-net call allowance | 28 days |
| 9.99 EUR | CallYa Allnet Flat S | 3 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 200 minutes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Shared with off-net call allowance | 28 days |
| 14.99 EUR | CallYa Allnet Flat M | 5 GB | Unlimited | 500 minutes | Shared with off-net call allowance | Unlimited | Shared with off-net call allowance | Shared with off-net call allowance | 28 days |
| 15 EUR | CallYa Digital Light | 7.5 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | 28 days |
| 20 EUR | CallYa Digital | 15 GB 2 | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | 28 days |
1 for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Germany (NOT from Germany to other EU/EEA member states)
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Germany
- Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Germany) & Vodafone Germany are recommended
- German SIM cards cost 9.90-10 EUR (Telekom, O2 Germany & Vodafone)
- SIM cards are also sold at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Topping up can be done in Telekom and Vodafone stores, through top-up partners & online
- Telekom's MagentaMobil Prepaid (combo) range from 9.95 EUR and 99.95 EUR. Vodafone's CallYa (combo) range from 4.99 EUR and 20 EUR
- Read my Germany SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about German SIM cards
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Greece Prepaid SIM Cards
In Greece, you have three mobile operators, three sub-brands & one Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) easily accessible to travelers offering prepaid services:
- COSMOTE Greece
- Vodafone Greece
- WIND Greece
- Frog Mobile (COSMOTE MVNO)
- Q Greece (WIND sub-brand)
- Vodafone CU (Vodafone Greece sub-brand)
- What's Up (COSMOTE sub-brand)
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Greece
I recommend going with COSMOTE Greece or What's Up Greece. COSMOTE has the best overall network, with the best coverage and fastest speeds – even for 5G NR. What's Up is a COSMOTE sub-brand with slightly lower prices but full access to the COSMOTE network.
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Recommended eSIM in Greece
COSMOTE Greece and What's Up Greece offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.
Note that the Greek mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Greece without personal detail capturing, you can get the Greece (Meraki Mobile) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Greece eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
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Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Greece
Below is the coverage map of COSMOTE Greece:
If you want to see the coverage maps of the other mobile operators, head to my Greece SIM Card Buying Guide.
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Greece
You can get a Greek SIM card for 5 EUR from COSMOTE Greece, Vodafone Greece & WIND Greece in their stores. Sub-brand SIM cards (Frog Mobile, Q Greece, Vodafone CU Greece & What's Up Greece) are also sold in their stores for the same price. SIM cards are also sold at airports, including Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)
For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) 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)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Greece
COSMOTE Greece and What's Up Greece top-up vouchers are sold in COSMOTE and Germanos (ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΣ) stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
To top up your COSMOTE or What's Up SIM cards, text ANA VoucherCode to 1314.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible with COSMOTE and What's Up.
Checking your balance can be done by texting YP to 1314.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Greece
COSMOTE Greece and What's Up Greece have five data-featured plans (of which four are shared between the two brands), but the Giga Now (COSMOTE)/Internet Packages (What's Up) are recommended.
They are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
The following plans are available, which can be activated on the My COSMOTE app or by texting the Activation Code to 1330 (What's Up only):
What's Up customers can also text the Activation Code to 1330 to activate Internet Packages:
| Price | Plan | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 EUR | Giga Day | 1 GB | 550 MB | 24 hours | gigaday |
| 1.50 EUR | Giga Day Max | 3 GB | 850 MB | 24 hours | daymax |
| 2 EUR | Giga Week | 3 GB | 2200 MB | 1 weekend | gigask |
| 4 EUR | Giga Weekend | 3 GB | 1100 MB | 7 days | 3GB |
| 5 EUR 1 | After Dark 10 GB | 10 GB | N/A | 30 nights (22:00 – 8:00) | dark1 |
| 8.50 EUR | Giga Month | 2 GB 1 | 2 GB | 30 days | 2048 |
1 exclusively for What's Up customers. It cannot be used while roaming
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Greece
- COSMOTE Greece & What's Up Greece are recommended
- Greek SIM cards cost 5 EUR (COSMOTE, Vodafone Greece, WIND Greece, Frog Mobile, Q Greece, Vodafone CU & What's Up), although most mobile operators will only sell them if you purchase a plan
- SIM cards are also sold at Corfu International Airport “Ioannis Kapodistrias” (CFU), Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), Mykonos Airport (JMK), Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR), Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” (SKG) & Zakynthos International Airport “Dionysios Solomos” (ZTH)
- Topping up can be done in COSMOTE and GERMANOS (ΓΕΡΜΑΝΟΣ) stores, through top-up partners & online
- COSMOTE's and What's Up's Giga Now/Internet Packages range from 1 EUR to 8.50 EUR
- Read my Greece SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Greek SIM cards
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Hungary Prepaid SIM Cards
In Hungary, you have three mobile operators offering prepaid services:
- Magyar Telekom
- Yettel Hungary (formerly Telenor Hungary/Magyarország)
- Vodafone Hungary (Vodafone Magyarország)
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Hungary
I recommend going with Magyar Telekom. It has the best network and the fastest speeds. Consider Vodafone Hungary for generous data allowances (up to 500 GB for 30 days).
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Hungary
You can get a Hungarian SIM card for 490 HUF from Yettel Hungary (formerly Telenor), 990 HUF from Magyar Telekom & 1500 HUF from Vodafone Hungary in their stores and from resellers, like kiosks. Yettel also has a data-only SIM card for 990 HUF. SIM cards no longer sold at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
Officially, Vodafone sells SIM cards for 500 HUF. However, they will never let you out of the store with just a SIM card – you always have to buy a plan or at least top up some credit.
Vodafone used to sell SIM cards at Budapest Airport.
However, its (partner) store has been moved to the Market Central mall near the airport.
For up-to-date HUF: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)
Recommended eSIM in Hungary
Yettel Hungary (formerly Telenor) offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.
Note that the Hungarian mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Hungary without personal detail capturing, you can get the Hungary (Szia!) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – this variant is popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers), 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Hungary eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 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 Hungary 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
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Hungary
Below are the coverage maps of Magyar Telekom & Vodafone Hungary:
If you want to see Yettel Hungary (formerly Telenor)'s coverage map, head to my Hungary SIM Card Buying Guide.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Hungary
Magyar Telekom and Vodafone Hungary top-up vouchers are sold in Magyar Telekom stores and Vodafone stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
To top up your Magyar Telekom or Vodafone SIM card, the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
Checking your balance can be done by dialing *102# with Magyar Telekom. For Vodafone, use the My Vodafone Magyarország.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Hungary
Magyar Telekom has four data-featured plans, but the Megújuló (Renewable) Packages are recommended.
They are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Megújuló (Renewable) Packages are available, which can be activated by texting the Telekom (Alkalmazás) app.
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1190 HUF | Net 1 GB | 1 GB | 30 days |
| 5990 HUF | Net 15 GB | 15 GB | 30 days |
| 9900 HUF | Korlátlan Net 30 Napra | Unlimited 1 | 30 days |
1 21 GB in the European Union/European Economic Area
Vodafone Hungary has two data-featured plans, but the Adatopciók/Data Option are recommended.
They are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Adatopciók/Data Option are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1270:
| Price | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1290 HUF | 1 GB/30 days (3 GB) | Shared with local allowance | 30 days | 1GBE |
| 1490 HUF | 1 GB/30 days (6 GB) | Shared with local allowance | 60 days | 1GB60 |
| 2270 HUF | 1 GB/30 days (9 GB) | Shared with local allowance | 90 days | 1GBX3 |
| 2690 HUF | 5 GB | Shared with local allowance | 30 days | 5GBE |
| 4990 HUF | 5 GB/30 days (15 GB) | Shared with local allowance | 90 days | 5GBX3 |
| 4990 HUF | 20 GB | 11 GB | 30 days | 20GBE |
| 5690 HUF | 1 GB/30 days (12 GB) | Shared with local allowance | 360 days | 1GBX12 |
| 6990 HUF | 100 GB | 15 GB | 30 days | 100GBE |
| 7990 HUF | 500 GB | 15 GB | 30 days | 500GBE |
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Hungary
- Magyar Telekom and Vodafone Hungary are recommended
- Hungarian SIM cards cost 490 HUF (Yettel Hungary – formerly Telenor), 990 HUF (Magyar Telekom) & Vodafone (1500 HUF)
- Unfortunately, SIM cards are not be sold at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), but the Market Central mall near the airport sells Vodafone SIM cards
- Topping up can be done in Magyar Telekom and Vodafone stores, through top-up partners & online
- Magyar's Megújuló (Renewable) Packages (data) range from 1190 HUF and 9900 HUF. Vodafone's Adatopciók/Data Options range from 1290 HUF and 7990 HUF
- Read my Hungary SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Hungarian SIM cards
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Iceland Prepaid SIM Cards
In Iceland, you have three mobile operators offering prepaid services:
- Sínimm
- Nova Iceland
- Vodafone Iceland (Vodafone Ísland)
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Iceland
I recommend going with Sínimm, Nova Iceland, or Vodafone Iceland. The speeds are comparable between the three. Sínimm has the best (5G NR) network. It and Nova offer 5G NR to prepaid customers already. The latter and Vodafone have generous data allowances.
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Recommended eSIM in Iceland
Nova is the only mobile operator offering eSIMs to prepaid customers. However, they can only be used in smartwatches – not smartphones.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM, you can get the Iceland eSIM (Nenna Mobile) from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days).
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
Or you can get Iceland eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps) and get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off (even on top of current promotions)!
- Check out my Nomad eSIM reviews
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)
Coverage Maps of the Recommended Mobile Operators in Iceland
Below are the coverage maps of Síminn & Nova Iceland:
If you want to see Vodafone Iceland's coverage map, head to my Iceland SIM Card Buying Guide.
Prepaid SIM Card Prices & Availability in Iceland
You can get an Icelandic SIM card for 990 ISK or 1990 ISK from Nova Iceland, 1790 ISK or 2000 ISK from Vodafone Iceland & 2900 ISK from Sínimm in their stores and from resellers, like convenience stores and grocery stores. SIM Cards are also sold at Reykjavík–Keflavík Airport (KEF).
For up-to-date ISK:your currency (let's say USD) 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)
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check in Iceland
Síminn and Nova Iceland top-up vouchers are sold in Síminn stores and Nova stores, kiosks, gas stations & grocery stores.
Síminn and Nova vouchers have to be redeemed online.
Recharging online with international debit and credit cards is possible with Síminn and Nova.
Recommended Prepaid Plans in Iceland
Síminn has only one data-featured plan: Netið/Mobile Broadband.
It is a data bundle (with 5G NR access).
The following Netið/Mobile Broadband are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 800 ISK | 500 MB | 31 days |
| 1800 ISK | 1 GB | 31 days |
| 2800 ISK | 5 GB | 31 days |
| 3800 ISK | 10 GB | 31 days |
| 5800 ISK | 50 GB | 31 days |
Nova Iceland has two data-featured plans, but the Netáfylling (Online Filling) Freedom Plans are recommended.
They are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Netáfylling (Online Filling) Freedom Plans are available, which can be activated online:
| Price | Data | EU/EEA Data | Local/EU Minutes 1 | Local/EU SMS 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2290 ISK | 2 GB | Shared with data allowance | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 3290 ISK | 10 GB | 6 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 5290 ISK | 100 GB | 9 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 7290 ISK | 250 GB | 14 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for local use and to call/SMS other EU/EEA member states when in other EU/EEA member states and back to Iceland (NOT from Iceland to other EU/EEA member states)
Recap of the Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Iceland
- Síminn & Nova Iceland are recommended
- Icelandic SIM cards cost between 990 ISK to 2900 ISK
- SIM cards are also sold at Reykjavík–Keflavík Airport (KEF)
- Topping up can be done in Síminn and Nova stores, through top-up partners & online
- Síminn's Netið/Mobile Broadband range from 800 ISK to 5800 ISK. Nova's Netáfylling (Online Filling) Freedom Plans (combo) range from 2290 ISK to 7290 ISK
- Read my Iceland SIM Card Buying Guide for (much) more about Icelandic SIM cards
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Ireland Prepaid SIM Cards
In Ireland, you have three mobile operators and three Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offering prepaid services:
- Vodafone Ireland
- Three Ireland
- Eir
- AnPost Mobile (Vodafone Ireland MVNO)
- Lycamobile Ireland (Three Ireland MVNO)
- Tesco Mobile (Three Ireland MVNO)
Recommended Prepaid SIM Cards in Ireland
I recommend going with Vodafone Ireland or Three (3) Ireland. Vodafone has the best coverage in the country. Three has the fastest speeds. Three is the only mobile operator offering 5G NR to prepaid customers (for a 5 EUR surcharge).
- Find out about the best local SIM cards in every country (lookup tool)
Recommended eSIM in Ireland
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM to prepaid customers in Ireland (yet).
However, you can get the Ireland eSIM (Fáilte) from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
