Pay once and you're done
No surprise bills when you get back. Pick your GB and days, pay a fixed price and browse worry-free. If you don't use it, we refund you.
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eSIM Iceland
4.8/5Instant delivery in 1 minute
Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
100% secure payment
Refund 180 days if unactivated
Instant delivery
Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges. Fair use: Light 1 GB/day and Ultra 2 GB/day at full speed; after that, 512 Kbps until the daily reset.
Coverage in Iceland- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Iceland
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Refund if we can't get it working
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed3G / 4G / 5G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
eSIM Iceland gives you internet in Iceland without roaming from the very first kilometre, so you can explore the island freely. You get the QR in your email and scan it in a minute, without changing your physical SIM or depending on wifi: from Reykjavík to the Golden Circle, always connected. Perfect for Maps on the road, WhatsApp, translating or sharing over hotspot.
You connect to the local Nova and Síminn networks with 4G/5G coverage in the capital and along the Ring Road. Choose the GB and days you need and pay only for that; keep your number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data over hotspot with your travel companions.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data in Iceland
- Hotspot included to share internet with your travel companions
- Your usual number stays active: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
- Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
- Top up your data without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data-only plan: no traditional calls or SMS (works with VoIP apps like WhatsApp)
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked. Check your device here
- Install it before you travel: you have 180 days from purchase to activate it
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: IS - Nova 5G, IS - Síminn 5G
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
The (almost) 5-star eSIM
The eSIM was very easy to install and, once I reached my destination, I had a connection from the very first moment without having to worry about roaming.
Activation was quick and simple, and I had a connection the whole time with no hassle. Coverage and speed were very good.
I went on a trip around Latin America and had coverage everywhere, at a very good price. Highly recommended 💪🏼
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
Iceland
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Iceland without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in more than 200 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
eSIM plans for Iceland
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Iceland.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland · 1 GB | 7 days | €2,67 |
| Iceland · 3 GB | 30 days | €5,35 |
| Iceland · 3 GB | 15 days | €5,35 |
| Iceland · 5 GB | 30 days | €7,58 |
| Iceland · 10 GB | 30 days | €12,04 |
| Iceland · 20 GB | 30 days | €22,75 |
| Iceland · 50 GB | 180 days | €70,94 |
| Iceland · 50 GB | 30 days | €53,54 |
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your Iceland plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSIM.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSIM and enable roaming.
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSIM eSIM for Iceland is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Iceland: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €2,67
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Connect in 200+ destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to Iceland, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSIM eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of Iceland from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSIM eSIMs for Iceland have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across Iceland. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSIM eSIM you pay a fixed price for your Iceland data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSIM in Iceland without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Iceland with 4G/5G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In Iceland you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for Iceland, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Iceland as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Iceland, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSIM eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our Iceland plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another Iceland plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in Iceland. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
More about the Iceland eSIM
eSIM for Iceland: internet without roaming
With an eSIM for Iceland you arrive at Keflavík with data active from the first minute, without looking for a store or swapping your card. Our plans run on the real local networks (Síminn, Vodafone Iceland and Nova), the same ones that provide 4G and 5G coverage in Reykjavík, Akureyri or Selfoss. You install the plan before leaving home and, when you land, your phone connects automatically. Ideal if you're driving Route 1 (the ring road) and relying on GPS between towns.
Roaming in Iceland: why an eSIM makes sense for you
Iceland is not in the European Union, but it is in the European Economic Area, so many local plans apply "roam like at home." The catch is the data limits: most carriers cut the roaming data to a fraction of your plan and, once you exceed it, charge surcharges per MB. And if you travel with a cheap prepaid plan, many don't even include Iceland. With an eSIM you get generous, stable data — exactly what you need for maps, traffic and hunting auroras without being stranded in the middle of nowhere.
How much does an eSIM for Iceland cost?
For a weekend in Reykjavík with some browsing, 1 GB is usually enough. If you're going to tour the Golden Circle, the south coast (Vík, Höfn) or the full Ring Road for a week or two using Google Maps daily, plan on 5 to 10 GB. You pay only for what you'll use, no contract and no surprises on your bill. You can see all the options and compare at all destinations.
eSIM vs physical SIM in Iceland
A physical SIM you buy when you arrive, waiting in line at the airport or at a store in Reykjavík, and it forces you to remove your regular SIM (so you miss your calls and texts). An eSIM is a digital code: it installs in seconds, works alongside your regular number, and you activate it without relying on store hours. For a country where time between flight and rental car is precious, that convenience makes a difference.
Does the eSIM work in Reykjavík, Akureyri or the Golden Circle?
Yes. Coverage relies on Síminn, Vodafone Iceland and Nova, which cover the populated areas and the major tourist attractions well: Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður, Akureyri, Keflavík Airport, the Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle. In the uninhabited interior, the Highlands or some sections of F-roads, signal may drop just like with any local carrier. Download offline maps before you head in and you'll travel with peace of mind.
How do I activate the Iceland eSIM?
When you buy, you receive a QR code by email. You scan it from your phone settings, choose when to activate the data, and you're done. The recommended approach is to install it at home on Wi-Fi and turn on the plan when you land at Keflavík. If it's your first time, follow our eSIM guide step by step: check that your phone is compatible, install the profile and choose the data eSIM — it takes less than five minutes.
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