Faroe Islands eSIM guide
1 network · 9 data plans from $6.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- FT Samskifti 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 2 GB · 15 days · $6.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.70/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $18.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $12.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $20.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $12.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $20.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $33.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $20.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $33.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $33.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands eSIM connects to FT Samskifti. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Faroe Islands
- FAE Vágar
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Faroe Islands.
City guides in Faroe Islands
About unlimited in Faroe Islands
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Faroe Islands?
These regional eSIMs include Faroe Islands. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Faroe Islands eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $20.99.
All 9 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB · 15 days | $6.99 | $0.47 | $3.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $3.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $12.99 | $0.43 | $2.60 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $20.99 | $0.70 | $2.10 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $33.99 | $1.13 | $1.70 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $18.99 | $6.33 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $28.99 | $5.80 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $38.99 | $5.57 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $44.99 | $4.50 | No cap |
Questions about Faroe Islands
Which networks does the Faroe Islands eSIM use?
The Faroe Islands eSIM connects to FT Samskifti. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Faroe Islands?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $12.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Faroe Islands?
Yes, from $18.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Faroe Islands plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Faroe Islands?
The main international airports are Vágar (FAE).
Does a regional eSIM cover Faroe Islands?
Yes. Global includes Faroe Islands. The smallest, Global, covers 202 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.