Iceland eSIM guide
2 networks with 5G · 11 data plans from $2.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Nova 5G, Simmin 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 2 GB · 15 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.80/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $4.99
- 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 | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $4.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $6.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $6.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $10.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $16.99 Unlimited · 15 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $10.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $15.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $22.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Iceland
The Iceland eSIM connects to Nova and Simmin. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Iceland
- KEF Keflavík International
- 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 Iceland.
City guides in Iceland
About unlimited in Iceland
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Iceland?
These regional eSIMs include Iceland. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Iceland eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $10.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB · 15 days | $2.99 | $0.20 | $1.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $1.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $6.99 | $0.23 | $1.40 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $10.99 | $0.37 | $1.10 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $15.99 | $0.53 | $0.80 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $4.99 | $1.66 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $6.99 | $1.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $7.99 | $1.14 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $9.99 | $1.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $16.99 | $1.13 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $22.99 | $0.77 | No cap |
Questions about Iceland
Which networks does the Iceland eSIM use?
The Iceland eSIM connects to Nova and Simmin. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Iceland?
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 $6.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Iceland?
Yes, from $4.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Iceland 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 Iceland?
The main international airports are Keflavík International (KEF).
Does a regional eSIM cover Iceland?
Yes. Europe and Global include Iceland. The smallest, Europe, covers 41 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.