Prepaid SIM / eSIM in Iceland: how to buy a 4G internet chip?
Roaming fees
Planning a road trip in Iceland? You won’t regret it, it’s an A-MA-ZING country!
To avoid nasty surprises when you get back, watch out for roaming charges if you plan to use your SIM card there.
Indeed, although it’s European, Iceland is not part of the European Union, so it’s not covered by free roaming agreements.
However, charges are reasonable for most French operators.
| Carrier | Roaming rates |
|---|---|
| Free Mobile | Included in the €20 plan |
| Orange | €0.0030 / MB |
| SFR | €13.20 / MB |
| Bouygues Telecom | Included |
Buy a SIM card before you leave
One way to avoid roaming charges is to get a prepaid SIM card before you leave. You order a card online and it arrives in your mailbox. All you have to do is pop it into your smartphone when you land in Iceland and start using it.
With Holafly
Holafly is one of the companies offering this service.
Check out Holafly’s Iceland deals and get a PROMO CODE by clicking here.
| Validity | Data | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | Unlimited | 29 € |
| 15 days | Unlimited | 49 € |
| 30 days | Unlimited | 87 € |
On Amazon
SIM cards for Iceland are available on Amazon.
Click here to see the best deals.
Buy an eSIM valid in Iceland
Alternative: buy an eSIM valid in Iceland. You’ll need a compatible phone. The advantage is speed: it’s 100% digital and instant.
Holafly also offers eSIMs.
See eSIM deals for Iceland. You can use the promo code NOMADBENTO
| Validity | Data | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | Unlimited | 47 € |
| 15 days | Unlimited | 47 € |
| 30 days | Unlimited | 69 € |
Buying a 4G SIM at the airport
If you didn’t have time to sort that out, no worries. You can buy a SIM card at Reykjavik airport.
At this convenience store, for example, you’ll find Vodafone, Siminn, and Nova SIM cards.
According to the vendor, Siminn has the best network.
Buying a SIM card in town
Finding mobile operator shops in the city center isn’t easy. Your best bet is to buy a SIM card at gas stations.
