“E-sim worked great. App is very easy to use and you could see how much data it is left with the click of a button. If anyone is curious hotspot is allowed.”

Vic C.

Jul 12, 2024

GoMoWorld Iceland

“Good esim and very good prices, thanks to esimdb and the discounts. It's very easy to find.”

Monty

Jun 22, 2024

Iceland Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Iceland

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Iceland, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

There are about 160 travel eSIM brands and more than 11, 300 prepaid data plans available for Iceland. With such a large number of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that meets their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Iceland?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Iceland can be found with several providers. These plans typically allow the use of data without a hard cap, but they may be subject to speed throttling or have explicit speed limits such as 5 Mbps or 10 Mbps. The offers are priced roughly between $2.38 USD and $39.74 USD, depending on validity and provider. The available options come from providers including abesteSIM, Roamify, MicroEsim, Yesim, Earth Esim, EtravelSIM, Truely, FairPlay and Airhub.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Iceland?

Iceland's mobile network infrastructure is supported by three major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs):

Síminn: The oldest and largest telecommunications company in Iceland, offering extensive coverage and a wide range of services, including voice, text, and high-speed 4G and 5G data.
Vodafone Iceland: Part of the global Vodafone Group, providing mobile voice and data services with a focus on expanding their 4G and 5G network infrastructure.
Nova: An Icelandic telecommunications company offering mobile voice and data services, including 4G and 5G connectivity, with a significant market share in the country.

In addition to these MNOs, Iceland has Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that offer mobile services by leasing access from major carriers. However, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the primary MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Iceland?

Travel eSIMs that give you a phone number and SMS in Iceland are available. The providers that give a local Icelandic number (+354) with inbound and outbound voice and SMS are Airhub and RedEx eSIM. Airhub’s Iceland 6GB Data with calls plan lasts 30 days, costs $10.00, and comes with a local +354 number that supports both voice calls and SMS. RedEx eSIM offers a 20GB 30‑day plan for $35.89, also providing a local +354 number with inbound and outbound voice and SMS.

Other providers sell Iceland travel eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS, but the numbers come from different dialing codes. GlobaleSIM uses the +1 code, Orange Travel uses +48, and EtravelSIM uses +44. These plans generally allow inbound and outbound voice; many also support inbound and outbound SMS. Their validity periods range from 7 to 30 days and prices start around $4.00 for 1 GB and rise with higher data volumes.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jun 25, 2026