Iceland eSIM
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Plan details · 10 GB, 7 days
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Network
- Not confirmed
- Activation
- On network connection
- Hotspot
- Supported
- Top-up
- Not available
Full plan terms, coverage & refunds
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
Iceland
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.
Free eSIM in Iceland — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
Iceland eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 40 fixed-data Iceland plans, ranging from 1GB up to 50GB over 3 to 180 days. Prices start at $2.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.36/GB on the 50GB 3-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $1.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 9 of the 45 Iceland data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does an Iceland eSIM cost?
An Iceland eSIM from Wanderly costs $2.99 for 1GB (7 days), $3.99 for 5GB (7 days) and $8.99 for 20GB (3 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $2.99/GB at 1GB against $0.45/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, Iceland works out at a median of $0.65 per GB, below the $1.41 median across the 181 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 2 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $1.00 |
| 5GB | 7 days | $3.99 | $0.80 |
| 10GB | 5 days | $5.99 | $0.60 |
| 20GB | 3 days | $8.99 | $0.45 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Iceland with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇮🇸 About eSIMs in Iceland
Iceland is part of the European Economic Area, so the EU's roam like at home rules cover it for travelers with an EU or EEA SIM. UK visitors are a different case: the UK government says surcharge-free roaming in the EU and EEA is no longer guaranteed and tells travelers to check their operator's policy before leaving. If your home carrier charges for roaming in Iceland, or you are coming from the US or Canada, a data-only Iceland eSIM keeps maps, weather and road updates running for the whole trip.
Data earns its keep on the road. The Golden Circle is a round trip of about 250 km from Reykjavík, Jökulsárlón sits beside Route 1 in the southern part of Vatnajökull National Park, and the full Ring Road is a 1,322 km loop that Visit Iceland says needs close monitoring of road conditions, especially outside summer. Safetravel adds that winter conditions can show up in spring and autumn too, so check umferdin.is and the Safetravel app before each driving day, not just once.
Plan around gaps. The Westfjords sit off the Ring Road, and highland F-roads are usually closed from mid-September until June or July. Safetravel warns of weak coverage in narrow canyons and deep valleys, and recommends leaving a travel plan with someone who can react before hikes, glacier tours or highland trips. It also notes that 2G and 3G are being shut down, which may affect calls to 112, so confirm your phone works before you arrive.
On the plan itself: some current plans list Nova or Síminn, while others do not publish a carrier. Data-only plans include no Icelandic number. Check the selected plan's start rule and hotspot terms before buying. For a side-by-side look at options, see our guide to the best eSIM for Iceland.
How to activate your eSIM in Iceland
- 1Check your phone at homeMake sure your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Safetravel says 2G and 3G are being shut down in Iceland and asks visitors to confirm their phone works before arrival, so an older handset is worth checking now, not at the airport.
- 2Time the installationMost current Iceland plans start on first network connection and a few at installation, so check the selected plan's start rule. If your plan starts on its first network connection and allows installation before travel, install it over reliable Wi-Fi before you fly; if it starts at installation, install it when you need it.
- 3Turn on the eSIM line when you landIn your phone's cellular settings, set the Iceland eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for that line. Keep your home line for calls and texts if you need them, and check your carrier's Iceland roaming rates before letting it use data.
- 4Set up trip tools before leaving ReykjavíkInstall the Safetravel app for weather and road alerts, bookmark umferdin.is/en for road status, and download offline maps for the Westfjords, East Fjords and any highland route. Before hikes, glacier tours or remote drives, leave a travel plan on safetravel.is with someone who is not traveling with you.
Iceland eSIM FAQ
Do I need an Iceland eSIM if I have an EU or Norwegian SIM?
Possibly not. The European Commission says roam like at home also applies in the European Economic Area countries, which include Iceland. Your operator can still apply a fair-use limit on roaming data, especially on cheap or unlimited plans, so check your allowance. A local eSIM mainly helps if you expect heavy data use on a long road trip.
Will my UK phone plan roam for free in Iceland?
It depends on your carrier. The UK government says surcharge-free roaming in the EU and EEA is no longer guaranteed after Brexit and advises checking your operator's roaming policy before you travel. UK law still sets a £45 per billing period default limit on mobile data spending abroad. If your plan charges daily fees for Iceland, a data-only eSIM is an alternative.
Will I have signal on the Ring Road, in the Westfjords and in the Highlands?
No plan can promise that. Safetravel says coverage can be limited in narrow canyons and deep valleys, and that text messages can often be delivered when coverage is limited, especially in the Highlands. Some current plans list Nova or Síminn. Download offline maps, check umferdin.is before driving, and file a Safetravel travel plan before remote trips.
Can I use the 112 Iceland app with a data-only eSIM?
The 112 Iceland app works by sending a text message to an emergency operator with your location and stored details. Data-only plans include no Icelandic number and cannot send texts, so keep your home line active for calls and SMS. Safetravel also lists +354 599 0112 as a backup if a call to 112 does not connect, and warns that the 2G and 3G shutdown may affect 112.
Can passengers share my data on a self-drive trip?
Hotspot support varies, so check the plan before you buy. If it is allowed, one phone can share data with passengers on long Ring Road stretches while the driver keeps navigation running. Watch your remaining data before long stretches such as the East Fjords or Westfjords, where topping up may be harder if signal drops.
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