Iceland eSIM – mobile data in Iceland from €3.49
Iceland is in the EEA, so EU roaming rules apply to EU/EEA plans. An Iceland eSIM adds data for maps, weather and road reports on the Ring Road.
Iceland eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: Nova (5G), Síminn (5G)
- Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination.
- Install the eSIM within 180 days of purchase.
- You can buy more data for the same eSIM if you need it.
- Data only. For calls and messages you can use your own SIM card or apps.
Is the data enough?
Choose trip length and usage to get a rough suggestion.
Estimate: about 5.6 GB
Suggestion: 10 GB · 30 days · €18.49
The estimate is based on average use. Video and hotspot use data quickly.
VAT included. One-off payment, no automatic renewal. By buying you accept the terms and ask for immediate delivery, so your right of withdrawal ends once the eSIM has been delivered.
- First check if your phone supports eSIM
- Help with any problems: [email protected]
Data on the Ring Road, and where it runs out
Iceland is part of the EEA, and EU roaming rules apply to it, so a plan from an EU/EEA country should work there at home rates within fair use. If yours is from outside the EU, for instance the UK, check your provider's roaming charges. The eSIM is useful if your allowance is small, you need lots of data for maps and photos or you want to protect a work plan. It is data only, and your own number stays active.
The networks are Nova and Síminn. Coverage is generally good in Reykjavik and along the Ring Road. In the interior highlands, on mountain roads, on glaciers and in the Westfjords the signal may be missing altogether. Download offline maps beforehand.
In Iceland data helps with weather forecasts, road conditions, aurora forecasts, hire car navigation and tour bookings. Payment is almost always by card or phone. A local SIM is sold in shops and petrol stations, but the eSIM is ready before you land. The weather changes quickly and road conditions can shift mid-trip. Always check weather and roads before a long drive, and tell your host your plans if you head somewhere remote.
Get started in three steps
Choose a destination and plan
You see the price, validity and data amount right away.
Install the eSIM
You get a QR code and clear instructions. Your phone needs an internet connection during installation.
Turn on data when you arrive
Select the eSIM for mobile data when you reach your destination, and turn off data roaming on your own plan.
Good to know: Iceland
- Power sockets
- Socket type: C, F. A European C/F plug usually fits without an adapter.
- Voltage
- 230 V, 50 Hz
- Calling code
- +354
- Your own mobile plan
- EU and EEA roaming rules apply in Iceland, so a plan from an EU or EEA country works at home prices within fair use limits. An eSIM is a good addition if you need more data.
Read more: travel adapters, calling codes and roaming.
FAQ: Iceland
Will the eSIM work in the Icelandic highlands?
Not reliably. Along the Ring Road and in settled areas yes, but in the highlands and on remote mountain roads there may be no signal. Download maps and weather data first.
Can I use mobile data when hunting for the northern lights?
The best viewing spots are often dark and remote, where the signal can be missing. Check forecasts and download a map before you leave.
What can I use this eSIM for?
The plan is meant for mobile internet on your trip, for example maps, messages and browsing.
Will my own number still work?
Yes. Your own number and SIM card stay active for calls and messages. Choose the Reissaa eSIM for mobile data.
When should I buy the plan?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, while you have a stable internet connection.
Will my own mobile plan work in Iceland?
EU and EEA roaming rules apply in Iceland, so a plan from an EU or EEA country works at home prices within fair use limits. An eSIM is a good addition if you need more data.
Do I need a travel adapter for Iceland?
Usually not. The sockets in Iceland are type C, F, and a European C/F plug fits most of them. Voltage is 230 V.
What is the calling code for Iceland?
The calling code for Iceland is +354. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
