Free eSIM in Norway — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
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Price per GB
$0.80
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Top-up
- Available
- Activation
- On network connection
What's Included
Norway eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 34 fixed-data Norway plans, ranging from 1GB up to 50GB over 3 to 180 days. Prices start at $2.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.46/GB on the 50GB 10-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $1.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 8 of the 39 Norway 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 a Norway eSIM cost?
A Norway eSIM from Wanderly costs $2.99 for 1GB (7 days), $4.99 for 5GB (3 days) and $11.99 for 20GB (30 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $2.99/GB at 1GB against $0.60/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, Norway works out at a median of $0.80 per GB, below the $1.41 median across the 181 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 17 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3GB | 5 days | $3.99 | $1.33 |
| 5GB | 3 days | $4.99 | $1.00 |
| 10GB | 30 days | $7.99 | $0.80 |
| 20GB | 30 days | $11.99 | $0.60 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Norway with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇳🇴 About eSIMs in Norway
Norway has surprisingly good coverage for such difficult terrain. Wanderly Norway eSIMs connect to Telenor or Telia, giving you 4G/5G in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Tromsø, and signal along most of the fjord road network and the coastal Hurtigruten route.
The exceptions are altitude and remoteness: mountain passes, the interior of Jotunheimen, parts of Lofoten's outer roads and long tunnels will drop out. Ferries usually keep signal near shore. Download offline maps for any self-drive route through the fjords.
Most Norway plans are Europe-wide, which is useful if you are combining Scandinavia into one trip. For a week of maps, aurora forecasts and photo uploads, 5–10 GB is typical. Installation takes about 90 seconds by QR code.
How to activate your eSIM in Norway
- 1Buy before you flyInstall on Wi-Fi at home. The QR code is emailed within a minute of purchase.
- 2Install the eSIMiPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR. Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- 3Land and switch dataAt Oslo, Bergen or Tromsø, cycle airplane mode, set the Norway eSIM for Cellular Data and enable Data Roaming on that line.
- 4Save offline maps for the fjordsMountain passes, long tunnels and remote Lofoten roads lose signal. Download your route before setting off.
Norway eSIM FAQ
Which networks does it use?
Telenor and Telia, the two operators with the broadest coverage in Norway including the far north.
Will I have signal in the fjords and Lofoten?
Along main roads and in towns, yes. Mountain passes, tunnels and outer islands drop out — download offline maps for self-drive routes.
Does the plan cover Sweden and Denmark?
Our Europe-wide plans do. A Norway-only plan does not — check the coverage list if you are touring Scandinavia.
Is it good enough for aurora forecasts and uploads?
Yes in Tromsø and populated northern areas. Remote aurora spots may be offline, so check forecasts before you drive out.
How much data for a week?
5–10 GB covers maps, forecasts, messaging and photo uploads.
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