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eSIM Iceland
Instant delivery in 1 minute
Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
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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.
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
- Guaranteed refund if it does not work
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed4G / 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
Risk-free purchase
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.
Your next destination
Iceland
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Iceland without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
The PuraSim difference
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in 218 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.
Choose your plan
eSIM plans for Iceland
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Iceland.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland · 1 GB | 7 days | €2,56 |
| Iceland · 3 GB | 30 days | €5,13 |
| Iceland · 3 GB | 15 days | €5,13 |
| Iceland · 5 GB | 30 days | €7,27 |
| Iceland · 10 GB | 30 days | €11,55 |
| Iceland · 20 GB | 30 days | €21,83 |
| Iceland · 50 GB | 180 days | €68,06 |
| Iceland · 50 GB | 30 days | €51,36 |
Before you buy
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:
Installation
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.
The difference
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).
With PuraSim
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Iceland: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €2,56
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.
Your next destination
Connect in 218 destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Performance
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
FAQ
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.
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More about the Iceland eSIM
eSIM for Iceland: internet without roaming
With an Iceland eSIM you arrive at Keflavík with data active from the very first minute, without hunting for a shop or swapping cards. 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, the phone connects on its own. Ideal for anyone driving Route 1 (the ring road) who depends on GPS between towns.
Roaming in Iceland: why an eSIM is the better choice
Iceland is not in the European Union, but it is in the European Economic Area, so many home plans apply "roam like at home" roaming. The problem is the data limits: most operators cut roaming gigabytes to a fraction of your plan and, when you go over, charge surcharges per MB. And if you travel with a cheap prepaid, many don't even include Iceland. With an eSIM you carry generous and stable data, which is exactly what you need for maps, traffic and hunting auroras without being stranded in the middle of nowhere.
How much does an Iceland eSIM cost?
Plans start from €3.95. For a weekend in Reykjavík with a bit of navigation, 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 one or two weeks using Google Maps daily, reckon on between 5 and 10 GB. You pay only for what you're going to use, with no commitment and no surprises on the bill. You can see all the options and compare in all destinations.
eSIM or SIM card in Iceland
The physical SIM card you buy on arrival, queuing at the airport or in a Reykjavík shop, and it forces you to take out your home SIM (you stop receiving your calls and SMS). The eSIM is a digital code: it installs in seconds, coexists with your usual number and you activate it without depending on shop opening hours. For a country where the time between flight and rental car is gold, that convenience shows.
Does the eSIM work in Reykjavík, Akureyri or the Golden Circle?
Yes. Coverage runs on Síminn, Vodafone Iceland and Nova, which cover the inhabited areas and the big tourist draws well: Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður, Akureyri, Keflavík airport, the Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle. In the uninhabited interior, the Highlands or some stretches of the F-roads, the signal may drop just as it would with any local operator. Download the offline maps before venturing in and you'll travel with peace of mind.
How do you 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 that's it. The recommended thing is to install it at home on wifi and switch on the plan when you land at Keflavík. If it's your first time, follow our step-by-step eSIM guide: checking that your phone is compatible, installing the profile and choosing the data eSIM takes less than five minutes.
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