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*'''Telenor''' (formerly Vodafone Sweden) <Lycamobile, Vimla> |
*'''Telenor''' (formerly Vodafone Sweden) <Lycamobile, Vimla> |
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*'''3''' (Tre) <Hallon> |
*'''3''' (Tre) <Hallon> |
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| − | However, all the 4 physical networks share 2G, 3G or 4G with at least one other network: |
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| − | * '''Telia''' runs their own 2G and 4G LTE networks, their 3G 2100 MHz network is shared with Tele2. They have a own 3G network on the 900 MHz band. |
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| − | * '''Tele2''' operates their networks in cooperation with other operators: 2G and 4G are shared with Telenor while 3G is shared with Telia. |
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| − | * '''Telenor's '''2G and 4G are shared with Tele2, 3G is shared with 3 outside the cities: Stockholm, Göteborg, Malmö, Lund and Karlskrona where they have their own. |
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| − | * '''3 '''is the only Swedish network without 2G. They currently have 2 3G networks, one on 2100 MHz band, shared with Telenor (except the cities named above), and one on the 900 MHz band that they don't share. They also have their own 4G network. |
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| − | Another provider sold under the brand of '''Net1 '''run by Access Industries offers mobile broadband based on LTE on 450 MHz with a pretty large footprint all over the country. But it's limited to contract subscribers and not offered for prepaid. So it's not mentioned any further. |
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| + | However, all the 4 physical networks share 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G with at least one other network: |
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| − | ===='''Coverage'''==== |
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| − | Telia is market leader with the best coverage in 2G and 3G followed by Tele2 and Telenor. 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz like everywhere in Europe, 3G is on 900 and 2100 MHz. Tre does not have a 2G network. |
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| + | *'''Telia''' runs its own 2G and 4G LTE networks. Its 3G network on 2100 MHz is shared with Tele2, while it has an own 3G network on the 900 MHz band. |
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| − | Tele2 and Telenor has built up their 2G and 4G coverage to match Telia's 2G coverage which is around 90% nationwide and is, since 2018 done with the nationwide upgrade. In southern Sweden and close to main roads and cities all operators have coverage, however if you are going to spend a lot of time in northern Sweden or in the countryside, Telia is the better choice. |
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| + | *'''Tele2''' operates all its networks in cooperation with other operators: Tele2's 2G and 4G are shared with Telenor, while its 3G is shared with Telia. |
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| + | *'''Telenor's '''2G and 4G networks are shared with Tele2, 3G is shared with 3 outside Stockholm, Gothenborg, Malmö, Lund and Karlskrona, where they have their own. |
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| + | *'''3 '''is the only Swedish network without any 2G. They currently have two different 3G networks, one on the 2100 MHz band, shared with Telenor (except in the cities named above), and one on the 900 MHz band, that they don't share. They have also built their own 4G network. |
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| + | Another provider sold under the brand of '''Net1 '''run by Access Industries offers mobile broadband based on LTE on 450 MHz (band 31) with a pretty large footprint all over the country. But it's on an unsual frequenc, limited to contract subscribers and not offered for prepaid. So it's not mentioned any further. |
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| − | All major four Swedish operators now support 4G/LTE. Tele2 and Telenor have a joint LTE network called Net4Mobility claiming 99.5% coverage. LTE is on all carriers on 2600 MHz in the cities. Telia has the highest speeds and the best coverage nationwide. 800 MHz (band 20), 900 MHz (band 8, only on Net4Mobility) and 1800 MHz (band 3) frequencies are used additionally. Tre offers TDD-LTE on 2600 MHz (band 38) and FDD-LTE on 2100 MHz (band 1) in some locations. From 2019 700 MHz (Band 28) will be added by Telia and Net4Mobility. |
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| + | ===='''Coverage'''==== |
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| − | LTE is available on prepaid on all 4 networks, but not yet through all MVNOs. |
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| + | In 2021 Telia is market leader with the best coverage and 36% of customers, followed by Tele2 with 27% and Telenor with 19% and 3 with 15% in last position. |
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| + | 2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz like everywhere in Europe, 3G is on 900 and 2100 MHz. Tre does not have a 2G network. |
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| − | 5G started to be available in Sweden during 2020 on some postpaid subscriptions on the 4 big operators, though not on prepaid and MVNO yet. It will be 3 5G networks. Telia and Tre will build their own networks, while Tele2 and Telenor continuing with their joint network Net4Mobility. |
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| + | In southern Sweden and close to main roads and cities all operators have coverage, however if you are going to spend a lot of time in northern Sweden or in the countryside, Telia (or it's sub-brand Halebop) is the better choice. Tre (3) is more limited to the population centers and should not be used for going north. In OpenSignal's test in 2021 Telia and Tele2 had the highest 4G availability at excellent 95%, while Telia and Tre both had the highest 4G speeds. |
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| − | ==== '''2G and 3G shutdown''' ==== |
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| − | 2G: Telia has announced that it will shutdown it's 2G network by 2025. [http://web.archive.org/web/20210225134628/https://press.telia.se/pressreleases/telia-paaboerjar-utfasning-av-3g-foer-att-ge-plats-aat-ny-teknik-3070472 In Swedish Telia begins phasing out 2G to make room for new technology] |
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| + | All major 4 Swedish operators support 4G/LTE. Tele2 and Telenor have a joint LTE network called Net4Mobility claiming 99.5% coverage. LTE is on all carriers on 2600 MHz (band 7) in the cities. 800 MHz (band 20), 900 MHz (band 8, only on Net4Mobility) and 1800 MHz (band 3) frequencies are used additionally. Tre offers TDD-LTE on 2600 MHz (band 38) and FDD-LTE on 2100 MHz (band 1) in some locations. From 2019 700 MHz (Band 28) will be added by Telia and Net4Mobility. |
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| − | 3G: Is starting to shutdown in Sweden. Telia has said that it's own 3G network will shutdown at the latest 2023 but it will dismantle individual sites as time goes. Tele2 has said that it's 3G network (that has been built with Telia) will start to dismantle under 2nd half of 2021 and will be completed at the latest 2025. |
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| + | 5G started to be available in Sweden during 2020 on some postpaid subscriptions on the four big operators and since September 2021 on some high-data Comviq postpaid plans, though not on prepaid and MVNO yet. Physically, 3 different 5G networks are being built: Telia and Tre will build their own networks, while Tele2 and Telenor continuing with their joint network Net4Mobility. Frequencies on 700 MHz (n28), 2300 MHz (n40) and 3500 MHz (n78) were auctioned to 4 providers in 2018 and 2021. |
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| − | ==== '''Availability''' ==== |
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| − | Buy the SIM cards in shops, as online you'll need a Swedish personal number called ''Personnummer''. No further registration necessary. A prepaid SIM card is generally called "Kontantkort" (Kontant = cash) in Sweden. All prices in the article are given in Swedish Krona (SEK). |
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| + | ===='''2G and 3G shutdown'''==== |
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| − | In many cases, you can get SIM cards for free without the need to register. Operators often have people handing them out at Stockholm Central Station. You can also ask at various small stores, often they give away SIM cards for or provided that you buy a top up. Registration is not needed, as anonymous SIM cards are legal in Sweden, so you can start using them right away. |
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| + | Both 2G and 3G are being phased out and are planned to terminated by 2025. Telia has announced that it will shutdown it's 2G network by 2025, but has started with its phase out. Telia has also said that it's own 3G network will shut down at the latest 2025, but it will dismantle individual sites as time goes. Tele2 has said that it's shared 3G network (that has been built with Telia) is being phased out since 2021 and will be completed at the latest 2025. So for data you need to have a device for 4G/LTE on the frequencies mentioned above, while a basic service will be maintained on 2G and 3G up to 2025 for voice and SMS services. |
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+ | ===='''Availability''' ==== |
| + | Buy the SIM cards in shops, as online you'll need a Swedish personal number called ''Personnummer''. No further registration necessary. A prepaid SIM card is generally called ''Kontantkort'' (Kontant as Swedish word for cash) in Sweden. All prices in the article are given in Swedish Krona (SEK). |
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| − | Topping-up credit is fairly easy as long as you are in the country, as you can buy top-up cards at many locations for cash. But it becomes a problem when you are outside the country trying to maintain a SIM card or use it for roaming because often only Swedish-issued credit cards with a ''personnummer ''are accepted and credit cards from other countries are blocked. You will see a error message "''Denied by Defender''" when paying. It's not the card currency what matters, but the country where the credit/debit card was issued. This applies to most Swedish providers as well as the top-up site [https://www.goyada.se/ Goyada.se] . |
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| + | In many cases you can get SIM cards for free without the need to register. Operators often have people handing them out at Stockholm Central Station. You can also ask at various small stores, often they give away SIM cards if you buy a top up at their place. Registration is not needed, as anonymous SIM cards are legal in Sweden, so you can start using them right away. |
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| − | Exceptions are prepaid packages from Comviq as their interface allows the entry of some foreign credit cards as long as you are in Sweden or using the Comviq SIM giving a Swedish IP address. This is very tricky, because there's no way to know if your card works, and you only will know if you try it. It's reported that european debit/credit card works better (like Transferwise, N26 and others). Lycamobile accepts foreign cards too, but gives a rather short validity of 90 days. While Telia cards can be reloaded via Ihavelanded, it has proven to be almost impossible to reload any other card from abroad. Some users succeeded by changing their IP address to Sweden while topping up (through an VPN), other users were able to reload using a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolut Revolut] MasterCard from the UK. Be prepared to be unable to keep your SIM card alive from abroad as only country in Europe so far. |
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| + | ===='''Recharges'''==== |
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| + | Topping-up credit is fairly easy as long as you are in the country, as you can buy top-up cards at many locations for cash. But it becomes a problem when you are outside the country trying to maintain a SIM card or use it for roaming because often only Swedish-issued credit cards with a Swedish ''personnummer ''are accepted and credit cards from other countries are blocked. You will see a error message "''Denied by Defender''" when paying. It's not the card currency what matters, but the country where the credit/debit card was issued. This applies to most Swedish providers as well as the online top-up site [https://www.goyada.se/ Goyada.se]. |
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| + | Exceptions are prepaid packages from Comviq as their interface allows the entry of some foreign credit cards as long as you are in Sweden or using the Comviq SIM giving a Swedish IP address. This is very tricky, because there's no way to know if your card works, and you only will know when you try it. It's reported that European debit/credit cards work better (like Transferwise, N26 and others). Lycamobile accepts foreign payment cards too, but gives a rather short validity of 90 days. While Telia cards can be reloaded via Ihavelanded, it has proven to be almost impossible to reload any other card from abroad. Some users succeeded by changing their IP address to Sweden while topping up (through an VPN), other users were able to reload using a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolut Revolut] MasterCard from the UK. So better be prepared to be unable to keep your SIM card alive from abroad as only the only country in Europe so far. |
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| − | [[File:EU flag.png|thumb|110x110px]]Sweden is part of the EU, where from |
+ | [[File:EU flag.png|thumb|110x110px]]Sweden is part of the EU, where from 2017 new international roaming rules are enforced. In most European countries you can now 'roam like at home' at domestic rates rather than excessive roaming rates. Note that some plans are restricted for roaming and others like unlimited data packages are capped by a Fair Use Policy. For specifics about the new regulation check the [[European Union]] chapter and every provider below. |
| + | </div>Note that in practice, Telia has limited international roaming to Swedish citizens with a ''Personnummer'' and Tre limits all roaming to Denmark. So to use it another country, you will be limited to certain plans of Comviq or Telenor or use the rather unreliable service of Lycamobile. So for travelling through Scandinavia, you may think of bringing a EU/EEA SIM card from another country. |
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=='''Telia'''== |
=='''Telia'''== |
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[[File:Telia.PNG|thumb|220x220px]] |
[[File:Telia.PNG|thumb|220x220px]] |
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| − | Telia, owned by the Swedish Telia Company is market leader in Sweden with the best coverage nationwide in 2G, 3G |
+ | Telia, owned by the Swedish Telia Company is market leader in Sweden with the best coverage nationwide in 2G, 3G, 4G and (on 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz): [http://www.telia.se/privat/support/tackningskartor Telia 2G 3G 4G coverage map]. 4G/LTE is available for all prepaid products with up to 100 Mbit/s speed. |
If you are going to northern Sweden and intend to stay out of cities, then Telia or its subbrand Halebop will probably be the only network that has coverage. |
If you are going to northern Sweden and intend to stay out of cities, then Telia or its subbrand Halebop will probably be the only network that has coverage. |
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Note, that it's almost impossible now for foreigners to use international roaming outside Sweden on Telia SIM cards, because of the need of a special registration (see below). |
Note, that it's almost impossible now for foreigners to use international roaming outside Sweden on Telia SIM cards, because of the need of a special registration (see below). |
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+ | ===='''Availability '''==== |
| − | Their prepaid starter pack called " |
+ | Their prepaid starter pack called "''Telia Kontantkort Startpaket''" is sold for free online and in Telia branded stores ([http://www.telia.se/privat/kontakt/butikerochaterforsaljare locator]) and for 59 SEK in many convenience stores like Coop, ATG, 7-Eleven, CircleK, Hemköp and Pressbyrån ([http://www.pressbyran.se/butiker/ store locator]). All three sizes are available. It includes 1 GB and unlimited calls and texts for a week, but you are expected to top it up at purchase. |
| + | As long as you are in the country you can buy reload vouchers (''laddingscheck'') that are found in many places. Redeem the voucher by dialing *125*<VOUCHER_CODE># or use this [https://www.telia.se/privat/ladda/refill/laddningscheck webpage online]. If you have Sweden bank account or Sweden credit card, you can use [https://www.telia.se/privat/ladda/refill#/sv/products official recharge page ("ladda")]. Note, that it's very hard to top-up Swedish Telia SIM cards from abroad or online using a non-Swedish credit/debit card. |
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| − | The online agency [http://ihavelanded.com ihavelanded.com] is selling Telia SIM cards with worldwide delivery for a surcharge. They are also one of the few ways [http://www.ihavelanded.com/top-up/ to top-up Telia SIM cards with a foreign credit card], as Telia normally only accepts Swedish payment systems. |
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| − | In the country you can buy reload vouchers ("laddingscheck") that are found in many places. Redeem the voucher by dialing *125*<VOUCHER_CODE># or use this [https://www.telia.se/privat/ladda/refill/laddningscheck webpage online]. If you have Sweden bank account or Sweden credit card, you can use [https://www.telia.se/privat/ladda/refill#/sv/products official recharge page ("ladda")]. |
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Dial *120# and press the "call" button to check the current account balance. |
Dial *120# and press the "call" button to check the current account balance. |
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| − | Telia prepaid SIM cards will expire after |
+ | Telia prepaid SIM cards will expire after 12 months without use. Recharge your card at least once a year and it will stay active, but this can be tricky from out of Sweden. |
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| + | ===='''Data feature packages'''==== |
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| + | Default rate outside packages is a daily charge of 10 SEK per MB with a max. of 19 SEK per day, then reduced in speed. |
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| + | Their data-only packages are called "'''''Surf'''''" and are available in these volumes: |
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| − | ==== '''Data feature packages''' ==== |
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| − | Their data-only packages are called "'''''Surf'''''" and available in these volumes: |
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*for 1 month (= 31 days): |
*for 1 month (= 31 days): |
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| − | **500 MB: 49 SEK |
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**2 GB: 149 SEK |
**2 GB: 149 SEK |
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*for 6 months (= 183 days): |
*for 6 months (= 183 days): |
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**10 GB: 329 SEK |
**10 GB: 329 SEK |
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**20 GB: 429 SEK |
**20 GB: 429 SEK |
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Alternatively, they sell combo packages called "'''''Fastpris'''''" with domestic voice, SMS and data all valid for one month: |
Alternatively, they sell combo packages called "'''''Fastpris'''''" with domestic voice, SMS and data all valid for one month: |
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| − | * 500 MB, unlimited domestic SMS, 100 mins domestic calls: 99 SEK |
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| − | * 1 GB, unlimited domestic SMS, 100 mins domestic calls: 149 SEK |
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| − | * 2 GB, unlimited donestic SMS and calls: 199 SEK |
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| − | * 5 GB, unlimited domestic SMS and calls: 249 SEK |
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| − | Max. speed is 100 Mbps in 3G and 4G. Default rate outside packages is a daily charge of 10 SEK per MB with a max. of 19 SEK per day, then reduced in speed. |
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| + | *1 GB, unlimited domestic SMS, 100 mins domestic calls: 109 SEK |
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| − | ==== '''EU roaming '''(Swedish Residents only) ==== |
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| + | *3 GB, unlimited domestic SMS and calls: 199 SEK |
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| − | Telia now requires registration to use their prepaid SIM cards abroad (EU included). "Roam like at home" in the EU requires registration with a Swedish personal ID number (''Personnummer'') [https://www.telia.se/privat/ladda/refill/registrera-refill online], or in person at a Telia store with a proof of residence in Sweden (work permit, study permit, residence permit, or proof of property ownership in Sweden), so roaming remains unavailable to the average short-term visitor. |
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| + | *5 GB, unlimited domestic SMS and calls: 249 SEK |
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| + | *10 GB, unlimited domestic SMS and calls: 329 SEK |
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| + | Max. speed is 100 Mbps in 3G and 4G, no 5G so far. |
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| − | ==== '''IHaveLanded''' ==== |
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| − | If you decide to buy Telia SIM card in advance, you can choose the 3rd party website of [http://www.ihavelanded.com/ IHaveLanded] and purchase a SIM to be delivered to your home address for a premium. They offer three starter packs: |
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| + | ==== '''EU roaming '''(Swedish Residents only)==== |
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| − | For 15 € you will receive 500 MB valid for 1 month every 30 days for one year, on the 1st of each month for 12 days since day of activation. It also includes 50 SEK calling credit. |
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| + | Telia now requires registration to use their prepaid SIM cards abroad (EU/EEA included). "Roam like at home" in the EU requires registration with a Swedish personal ID number (''Personnummer'') [https://www.telia.se/privat/ladda/refill/registrera-refill online], or in person at a Telia store with a proof of residence in Sweden (work permit, study permit, residence permit, or proof of property ownership in Sweden), so roaming remains unavailable to the average short-term visitor and it can be only used in Sweden. |
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| − | After using the included data allowance, speed drops down to 56 kbit/s. Their top-up site is one of the few ways to top-up any Telia prepaid card from Sweden without a Swedish Personnummer using an foreign credit card. |
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===='''More info'''==== |
===='''More info'''==== |
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*APN: online.telia.se |
*APN: online.telia.se |
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*Tethering is allowed |
*Tethering is allowed |
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*Website in English: http://www.telia.se/privat/telefoni/prepaid?intcmp_kontantkort_engelska |
*Website in English: http://www.telia.se/privat/telefoni/prepaid?intcmp_kontantkort_engelska |
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| − | ==''' |
+ | =='''halebop''' (by Telia)== |
| + | [[File:Halebop-new.png|thumb|new logo]] |
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| − | [[File:Halebop.jpg|thumb]]Halebop is a subsidiary of Telia using their good network. 4G/LTE is available up to 100 Mbps for prepaid, where covered by Telia (see above). |
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| + | Halebop is a subsidiary of Telia using their network in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE in up to 100 Mbit/s for prepaid. |
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===='''Availability'''==== |
===='''Availability'''==== |
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| − | You can get the |
+ | You can get the ''Halebop Kontantkort'' for 100 SEK and top-up at Telia stores (see Telia above). You can also buy it at outlets like The Phone House, Elgiganten, Media Markt, 7-Eleven, Coop, Pressbyrån and other places for less (rather 50 SEK). Finally, if you have a local address, you can also order one online for free. |
| + | Top-up with vouchers are sold there as international credit cards are not accepted (see Basics above). Vouchers of 50, 100, 200 or 300 SEK are available. Halebop balances and SIM cards expire one year after their last use. |
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| − | ==== '''Plans with data''' ==== |
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| − | You can either get a '''Fastpris''' bundle with voice & text messages included, or just pay-as-you-go with '''Go''' and get data on the side. |
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| − | The following '''Fastpris''' bundles are available: |
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| + | [[File:Halebop.jpg|thumb|old logo]] |
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| − | * '''Mini''': 99 SEK with 1 GB data, 50 mins, 500 SMS |
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| + | You can either get a ''Fastpris'' bundle with voice & text messages included, or just pay-as-you-go with ''Go'' and get data on the side. |
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| − | * '''Liten''': 169 SEK with 3 GB data, 100 mins and 1000 SMS |
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| − | * '''Mellan''': 269 SEK with 8 GB data, unlimited calls and SMS |
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| + | The following '''''Fastpris''''' bundles are available: |
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| − | * '''Stor''': 369 SEK with 30 GB data, unlimited calls and SMS |
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| + | *99 SEK with 2 GB data, 50 mins, 500 SMS |
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| + | *189 SEK with 5 GB data, unlimited calls and SMS |
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| + | *289 SEK with 15 GB data, unlimited calls and SMS |
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| + | *339 SEK with 30 GB data, unlimited calls and SMS |
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| + | *399 SEK with 60 GB data, unlimited calls and SMS |
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Bundles are valid for 31 days. Unused data is carried forward to the next month, but you can never have more data available than your monthly allottment. |
Bundles are valid for 31 days. Unused data is carried forward to the next month, but you can never have more data available than your monthly allottment. |
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| + | Alternatively, you can stay on their PAYG plan Go that has no data as long as you don't add it by data plans with unlimited (''obregränsad'') data: |
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| − | These are the new '''unlimited/obregränsad''' plans: |
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+ | *for 1 day: 69 SEK |
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+ | * for 3 days: 129 SEK |
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+ | *for 7 days: 199 SEK |
| − | * '''30 days:''' 299 SEK |
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| − | + | Instead of the unlimited packs, you can add limited data packages called ''Extra Surf'' insteas: |
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| − | * 39 SEK: 500 MB |
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| − | * 59 SEK: 1 GB |
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| − | * 199 SEK: 5 GB |
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| − | * 299 SEK: 15 GB |
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| − | All data packages are valid for 183 days. |
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| + | *39 SEK: 500 MB |
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| − | ==== '''EU roaming '''(Swedish Residents only) ==== |
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| + | *59 SEK: 1 GB |
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| − | Halebop has implemented "roam like at home" rules to all their plans and data add-ons up to a limit of 10 GB per month. To use data in the EU, you first need to register your SIM card to your name. Unfortunately, you can't do so online, unless you live in Sweden and have a Swedish ID and ''personnummer''. Like on Telia there is no international roaming on this SIM for foreigners. |
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| + | *199 SEK: 5 GB |
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| + | *349 SEK: 15 GB |
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| + | All ''Extra Surf'' packages are valid for 90 days. |
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| + | ===='''EU roaming '''(Swedish Residents only)==== |
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| + | Halebop has implemented "roam like at home" rules to all their plans and data add-ons up to a limit of 10 GB per month. To use data in the EU, you first need to register your SIM card to your name. Unfortunately, you can't do so online, unless you live in Sweden and have a Swedish ID and ''personnummer''. Like on Telia there is no international roaming on this SIM for foreigners, it will only work in Sweden. |
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===='''More info'''==== |
===='''More info'''==== |
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*Tethering is allowed |
*Tethering is allowed |
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| − | *'''no foreign data roaming available to non-'''residents |
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*APN: halebop.telia.se |
*APN: halebop.telia.se |
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*Website in Swedish: https://shop.halebop.se/kontantkort |
*Website in Swedish: https://shop.halebop.se/kontantkort |
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=='''Comviq ('''by Tele2)== |
=='''Comviq ('''by Tele2)== |
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| − | [[File:Comviq.jpg|thumb|Comviq (by TELE2) logo]]Comviq is a subsidiary of Tele2 in Sweden. |
+ | [[File:Comviq.jpg|thumb|Comviq (by TELE2) logo]]Comviq is a subsidiary of Tele2 in Sweden. That's why it uses the Tele2 and Telenor network on 2G, the Tele2 and Telia networks on 3G and Net4Mobility (= Tele2 and Telenor) on 4G with up to 80 Mbps speed. In September 2021, 5G on Net4Mobility was opened up to some high-data Comviq postpaid plans with up to 100 Mbps speed, but is not open for prepaid yet. |
| − | Tele2 doesn't sell own prepaid SIMs anymore, they are geared to contract customers and channel all prepaid products through their Comviq brand. They have a |
+ | Tele2 doesn't sell own prepaid SIMs anymore, they are geared to contract customers and channel all prepaid products through their Comviq brand. They have a 99+% coverage on 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE: [https://www.comviq.se/t%C3%A4ckning Comviq Coverage Map] or [http://www.tele2.se/tackningskarta/ Tele2s Coverage Maps] |
===='''Availability'''==== |
===='''Availability'''==== |
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| − | You can get their prepaid SIM called |
+ | You can get their prepaid SIM called ''Comviq Kontantkort'' from a Comviq reseller, as they don't have any stores themselves. Any Pressbyrån, 7-Eleven or other convenience stores and some ICA, COOP or many other food chains too for 45 SEK or in many cases for free if you buy a top-up. If you have a Swedish post address, you can also order one online for free. |
SIM cards are normally free of charge if bought online and together with a plan or a package. But for that you have to have a Swedish personal number and a Swedish postal address. No need to register your SIM card though. SIM cards in all three current sizes are available. |
SIM cards are normally free of charge if bought online and together with a plan or a package. But for that you have to have a Swedish personal number and a Swedish postal address. No need to register your SIM card though. SIM cards in all three current sizes are available. |
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Check your balance by *111#. |
Check your balance by *111#. |
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+ | ===='''Data feature packages'''==== |
The following plans are offered for prepaid and domestic data only. All of the below are valid for 30 days, except 45 SEK (week) that is only valid for 7 days. After that period the plan changes to standard, that includes no data and is pretty expensive. Additionally, all packages allow one month of rollover data. Renew the same package and data unused in the previous month carries over to the next. |
The following plans are offered for prepaid and domestic data only. All of the below are valid for 30 days, except 45 SEK (week) that is only valid for 7 days. After that period the plan changes to standard, that includes no data and is pretty expensive. Additionally, all packages allow one month of rollover data. Renew the same package and data unused in the previous month carries over to the next. |
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| − | * '''''Fastpris:''''' domestic calls, domestic SMS and MMS are free of charge and up to 1000 minutes to call abroad (link)[https://www.comviq.se/kundservice/artikel/1040775], data can be used for roaming in the EU/EEA too: |
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| + | *'''''Fastpris:''''' domestic calls, domestic SMS and MMS are free of charge and up to 1000 minutes to call abroad (link)[https://www.comviq.se/kundservice/artikel/1040775], data can be used for roaming in the EU/EEA too: |
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| − | ** 145 SEK: 5 GB |
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| − | ** 195 SEK: 10 GB |
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| − | ** 245 SEK: 20 GB (EU: max. 12 GB) |
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| − | ** 295 SEK: 40 GB (EU max. 12 GB) |
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| − | **345 SEK: 100 GB (EU max. 18 GB) |
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** 45 SEK (per week): 500 MB |
** 45 SEK (per week): 500 MB |
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| + | **145 SEK: 5 GB |
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| − | * '''''Fastpris mini:''''' 95 SEK; 3 GB domestic only, 200 min free calls to Swedish numbers, then 0.45 SEK/min, free domestic SMS and MMS, plan can't be used for roaming in the EU/EEA |
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| + | **195 SEK: 10 GB |
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| − | * '''''Fastpris Combo: '''''345 SEK; unlimited domestic calls, SMS, MMS, 1000 minutes to 41 countries and 100 minutes to another 64, 10 GB domestic and EU/EEA roaming, for list of countries and more details check [https://www.comviq.se/combo here]. |
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| + | **245 SEK: 20 GB (EU: max. 12 GB) |
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| + | **295 SEK: 40 GB (EU max. 12 GB) |
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| + | **345 SEK: 100 GB (EU max. 18 GB) |
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| + | *'''''Fastpris mini:''''' 95 SEK; 3 GB domestic only, 200 min free calls to Swedish numbers, then 0.45 SEK/min, free domestic SMS and MMS, plan can't be used for roaming in the EU/EEA |
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| + | *'''''Fastpris Combo: '''''345 SEK; unlimited domestic calls, SMS, MMS, 1000 minutes to 41 countries and 100 minutes to another 64, 10 GB domestic and EU/EEA roaming, for list of countries and more details check [https://www.comviq.se/combo here]. |
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| − | * |
+ | *'''''Amigos'':''' cheap international calls and texts, default data rate at 0.35 SEK/MB. May be combined with ''Fastpris, Fastpris mini'' or ''Surf'' by recharging ''Amigos'' on the same SIM that you have other plan [https://www.comviq.se/kundservice/artikel?&article=232284]Beware that after you do this your other plan will not renew automatically anymore. The data allowances can be used for roaming in the EU/EEA and UK: |
| − | ** |
+ | **50 SEK: 500 MB |
| − | ** |
+ | **100 SEK: 2 GB |
| − | ** |
+ | **200 SEK: 5 GB |
| − | * |
+ | *'''''Amigos Allo!''''': 5 GB of data with different voice packages to call abroad |
| − | * |
+ | *'''''Surf:''''' no calls or SMS/MMS possible, only domestic data in Sweden, can't be used for roaming |
| − | ** |
+ | **55 SEK: 1 GB |
| − | ** |
+ | **115 SEK: 3 GB |
| − | ** |
+ | **175 SEK: 6 GB |
| + | **295 SEK: 20 GB |
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| − | * '''''Obegränsad/Boost:''''' Allows unlimited surf (with added-on 2 GB of EU/EEA roaming data) for a specific period of time |
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| + | *'''''Obegränsad/Boost:''''' Allows unlimited surf for a specific period of time |
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| − | **55 SEK: Unlimited for 24 hours from the activation time (100 GB domestic FUP applies in some situations) |
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| − | ** |
+ | **55 SEK: unlimited data for 24 hours (100 GB domestic FUP applies in some situations, max. 2 GB roaming in EU) |
| − | ** |
+ | **119 SEK: unlimited data for 72 hours (300 GB domestic FUP applies in some situations, max. 2 GB roaming in EU) |
| + | ** 199 SEK: unlimited for 7 days (1000 GB domestic FUP applies in some situations, max. 2 GB roaming in EU) |
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| − | ==== |
+ | ===='''EU roaming '''==== |
| − | Data allowances in ''Fastpris ''(up to the stated FUP for larger data allowances) and ''Amigos |
+ | Data allowances in ''Fastpris, Boost ''(up to the stated FUP for larger data allowances) and ''Amigos'' packs can be used for roaming in the EU/EEA including UK, but not ''Fastpris Mini ''and ''Surf ''plans which don't offer any roaming and can be used in Sweden only. |
===='''More info'''==== |
===='''More info'''==== |
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| − | *There are reports that Comviq shuts off before the advertised amount of data is consumed (see comments |
+ | *There are reports that Comviq shuts off before the advertised amount of data is consumed (see comments below). |
*APN: 4g.tele2.se |
*APN: 4g.tele2.se |
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| − | *Tethering: no limitations |
+ | * Tethering: no limitations |
*Website in Swedish: https://webbutik.comviq.se/kontantkort.html |
*Website in Swedish: https://webbutik.comviq.se/kontantkort.html |
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=='''Telenor'''== |
=='''Telenor'''== |
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| − | [[File:Telenor.png|thumb|Telenor logo]]Telenor has a good 2G |
+ | [[File:Telenor.png|thumb|Telenor logo]]Telenor has a good 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE network up to 450 Mbps is available on Net4Moblity for prepaid too (see Basics for networks). |
| − | ==== |
+ | ===='''Availability'''==== |
| − | The starter packs for |
+ | The starter packs for ''Telenor Kontant'' are available in two different plans at their stores [http://www.telenor.se/privat/butik/index.html (locator)] and lot of outlets for 49 SEK start-up price. Both plans can't be switched. All three current SIM sizes are available. |
| − | Their starter pack is also available online for free with 200 MB on top, but again you need a Swedish '' |
+ | Their starter pack is also available online for free with 200 MB on top, but again you need a Swedish ''Personnumer ''for purchase. Without having one, better buy it in shops. Top-ups are available in the usual stores by voucher add *120*<voucher PIN>#. Check balance by *121# |
Every top-up extends the validity of your SIM to 365 days from the previous top-up, so you need to top up once a year to keep your SIM active. Telenor has, however, limited topping up of prepaid cards to Swedish credit cards for online topping up. Topping up in kiosk stores in Sweden works with all credit cards. Like other Swedish providers, this gives you a problem in recharging from abroad. |
Every top-up extends the validity of your SIM to 365 days from the previous top-up, so you need to top up once a year to keep your SIM active. Telenor has, however, limited topping up of prepaid cards to Swedish credit cards for online topping up. Topping up in kiosk stores in Sweden works with all credit cards. Like other Swedish providers, this gives you a problem in recharging from abroad. |
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| − | ====''' |
+ | ===='''Data feature packages'''==== |
| − | Default and overuse data rate is SEK |
+ | Default and overuse data rate is 1 SEK per 1 MB on all plans. These packages with data are valid in Sweden and the EU/EEA: |
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| − | *'''''Rörligt''''': base plan with data at SEK 19 per 100 MB. |
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| + | *'''''Rörligt''''': base plan with data at 1 SEK per MB. |
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*'''''Surf''':'' data is at SEK 19 per 100 MB. Top-ups are available for 50, 100 and 300 SEK valid for 1 year. The 300 SEK top-up gives 400 SEK credit. You can add these data packages for 31 days: |
*'''''Surf''':'' data is at SEK 19 per 100 MB. Top-ups are available for 50, 100 and 300 SEK valid for 1 year. The 300 SEK top-up gives 400 SEK credit. You can add these data packages for 31 days: |
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**1 GB: 49 SEK |
**1 GB: 49 SEK |
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**20 GB: 499 SEK, valid for 6 months |
**20 GB: 499 SEK, valid for 6 months |
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**60 GB: 999 SEK, valid for 6 months |
**60 GB: 999 SEK, valid for 6 months |
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| − | **10 GB: 299 SEK, valid for 12 months |
+ | ** 10 GB: 299 SEK, valid for 12 months |
| − | *'''''Fastpris''':'' |
+ | *'''''Fastpris''':'' for data and unlimited calls and texts, you need to add one of these bundles valid for 31 days: |
| − | **0.5 GB for 49 SEK |
+ | **0.5 GB for 7 days: 49 SEK |
| − | **2 GB |
+ | ** 2 GB: 99 SEK |
| − | **5 GB |
+ | **5 GB: 149 SEK |
| − | **10 GB |
+ | **10 GB: 199 SEK |
| − | **20 GB |
+ | **20 GB: 249 SEK |
| − | ** |
+ | **40 GB and 500 IDD mins: 299 SEK |
| − | ** |
+ | **100 GB and 1000 IDD mins: 349 SEK |
| − | ** |
+ | **150 GB and 1500 IDD mins:: 449 SEK |
| − | *'''Hello''': Comes in two varieties, including data, unlimited local calls and SMS, and differing amounts of |
+ | *'''''Hello''':'' Comes in two varieties, including data, unlimited local calls and SMS, and differing amounts of IDD mins: |
**1 GB and 100 or 20 international minutes (varies by country called) for 100 SEK |
**1 GB and 100 or 20 international minutes (varies by country called) for 100 SEK |
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**10 GB and 500 or 100 international minutes for 250 SEK |
**10 GB and 500 or 100 international minutes for 250 SEK |
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| + | IDD minutes in ''Fastpris'' and ''Hello'' are for calls to the EU, EEA, UK and USA. |
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| − | ==== '''EU roaming''' ==== |
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| + | ===='''EU roaming'''==== |
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As the only major provider in Sweden Telenor has implemented 'Roam like at home' with EU roaming at domestic Swedish rates to all prepaid offers. Use in certain non-EU countries is also possible at an extra charge. So this remains your best choice when you want to visit other EU countries too and intend to use a Swedish SIM card. Be aware that top-ups from abroad remain a problem (see above). |
As the only major provider in Sweden Telenor has implemented 'Roam like at home' with EU roaming at domestic Swedish rates to all prepaid offers. Use in certain non-EU countries is also possible at an extra charge. So this remains your best choice when you want to visit other EU countries too and intend to use a Swedish SIM card. Be aware that top-ups from abroad remain a problem (see above). |
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| − | The lowest extra charge tier for out-of-EU roaming is 39 SEK for 250 MB daily in Albania, Faroe Islands, Monaco, Montenegro, Serbia, Switzerland, and the UK (including Gibraltar). There are two higher price tiers of 69 SEK for |
+ | The lowest extra charge tier for out-of-EU roaming is 39 SEK for 250 MB daily in Albania, Faroe Islands, Monaco, Montenegro, Serbia, Switzerland, and the UK (including Gibraltar). There are two higher price tiers of 69 SEK for 250 MB and 99 SEK for 10 MB. In order to use this, you must perform a separate "''extrasaldo''" (additional balance) top-up (available in 50 SEK and 100 SEK); you can not use credit from ''Rörligt'' or ''Surf'' top-ups to pay for roaming data. This also means that when your roaming credit runs out, it will not consume any credit purchased for those two plans. |
===='''More info'''==== |
===='''More info'''==== |
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=='''3 '''(Tre)== |
=='''3 '''(Tre)== |
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[[File:Group-three4.gif|thumb|128x128px|Three (Tre) logo]] |
[[File:Group-three4.gif|thumb|128x128px|Three (Tre) logo]] |
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| − | 3 ("Tre") in Sweden has good speeds in 3G (on 900 and 2100 MHz) and 4G/LTE on (800, 2100 and 2600 MHz, partly as TD-LTE on band 38): [http://80.251.200.62/mim3/mim.html?loginUser=datademose&countryCode=swe&locale=sv&viewType=1&initalMapSize=2&whiteMap=true Tre 3G and 4G coverage]. Have in mind that Tre doesn't operate a 2G network and has no 2G roaming. You'll need to have a 3G or 4G device for using Tre network. International roaming is blocked for all prepaid lines, you will be able to use their SIMs in Sweden only. |
+ | 3 (called "Tre") in Sweden has good speeds in 3G (on 900 and 2100 MHz) and 4G/LTE on (800, 2100 and 2600 MHz, partly as TD-LTE on band 38): [http://80.251.200.62/mim3/mim.html?loginUser=datademose&countryCode=swe&locale=sv&viewType=1&initalMapSize=2&whiteMap=true Tre 3G and 4G coverage]. Have in mind that Tre doesn't operate a 2G network and has no 2G roaming. You'll need to have a 3G or 4G device for using the Tre network. International roaming is blocked for all prepaid lines, you will be able to use their SIMs in Sweden only. |
| + | |||
| + | Please note that Tre has announced that after this years ends they will no longer offer prepaid SIM-card (at least not for mobile phones. |
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===='''Data-only SIM:''' '''''3Kontant Bredband'''''==== |
===='''Data-only SIM:''' '''''3Kontant Bredband'''''==== |
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''3Kontant ''Bredband is the name of their data-only SIM card. The starter pack is available online too, but for ordering you need a Swedish personal number and a Swedish postal address. For tourists it's easier to go to one of their stores they call 3Butiken [https://www.tre.se/privat/varfor-3/personlig-service/butiker/ Shop List (fill in name of the place)]. |
''3Kontant ''Bredband is the name of their data-only SIM card. The starter pack is available online too, but for ordering you need a Swedish personal number and a Swedish postal address. For tourists it's easier to go to one of their stores they call 3Butiken [https://www.tre.se/privat/varfor-3/personlig-service/butiker/ Shop List (fill in name of the place)]. |
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All three current SIM sizes are available. They have 3 different starter packs on offer: |
All three current SIM sizes are available. They have 3 different starter packs on offer: |
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*SIM only: for free ([https://www.tre.se/privat/checkout/varukorg/ online]) and up to 99 SEK including 500 MB valid for 7 days (@ 3Butiken), after 500 MB your speeds are reduced to 200 Kbps |
*SIM only: for free ([https://www.tre.se/privat/checkout/varukorg/ online]) and up to 99 SEK including 500 MB valid for 7 days (@ 3Butiken), after 500 MB your speeds are reduced to 200 Kbps |
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*SIM and 4G modem: 199 SEK including 5 GB valid for 7 days and Huawei E3372 4G USB modem (online or @ 3Butiken), after 5000 MB your speeds are reduced to 200 Kbps |
*SIM and 4G modem: 199 SEK including 5 GB valid for 7 days and Huawei E3372 4G USB modem (online or @ 3Butiken), after 5000 MB your speeds are reduced to 200 Kbps |
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*SIM and Mobile WiFi: 249 SEK including 5 GB valid for 7 days and Huawei E5330 3G mobile wifi (online or @ 3Butiken), after 5000 MB your speeds are reduced to 200 Kbps |
*SIM and Mobile WiFi: 249 SEK including 5 GB valid for 7 days and Huawei E5330 3G mobile wifi (online or @ 3Butiken), after 5000 MB your speeds are reduced to 200 Kbps |
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| − | ==== '''Recharges''' ==== |
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Top-ups can can be made through: |
Top-ups can can be made through: |
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*coupons in a Pressbyrån, supermarket or similar venue selling coupons, scratch lottery cards and so on. Be aware that some shops only sell top-ups for regular phone bundles instead of Bredband mentioned above. These have minutes and SMS but with much less data. Somehow 3Butiken doesn't sell these coupons. Call costumer service with +46 77 173 5300, option "9" for English speaking real-life person to top-up if you are not fluent in Swedish (online or computer voice are the other options). |
*coupons in a Pressbyrån, supermarket or similar venue selling coupons, scratch lottery cards and so on. Be aware that some shops only sell top-ups for regular phone bundles instead of Bredband mentioned above. These have minutes and SMS but with much less data. Somehow 3Butiken doesn't sell these coupons. Call costumer service with +46 77 173 5300, option "9" for English speaking real-life person to top-up if you are not fluent in Swedish (online or computer voice are the other options). |
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*online by credit card (when run out of data you can get 20 mins of free internet to do this (max. 3 times). They accept international Visa and MasterCard. |
*online by credit card (when run out of data you can get 20 mins of free internet to do this (max. 3 times). They accept international Visa and MasterCard. |
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| − | *using their mobile app called ''Mitt3:'' you need to login but you can do that with any mobile number independent on operator and then top-up your 3Kontant SIM-card |
+ | * using their mobile app called ''Mitt3:'' you need to login but you can do that with any mobile number independent on operator and then top-up your 3Kontant SIM-card |
| + | |||
10 SMS messages are always included in the top-ups. No calls are possible on the ''3Kontant Bredband''. It offers free roaming in the 3 network of Denmark. You need to have data roaming activated for this to work as it's another network in Denmark. Coverage is excellent in most parts of Sweden, except for northern regions, where mostly cities and main roads are covered. |
10 SMS messages are always included in the top-ups. No calls are possible on the ''3Kontant Bredband''. It offers free roaming in the 3 network of Denmark. You need to have data roaming activated for this to work as it's another network in Denmark. Coverage is excellent in most parts of Sweden, except for northern regions, where mostly cities and main roads are covered. |
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| − | ===='''Data feature packs'''==== |
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| − | + | These following data packs only for their Bredband plans available on 3G and 4G/LTE: |
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Best price for data included with voice is their prepaid '''3''Fastpris''''' plan. It includes calls and SMS in Sweden for 30 days and: |
Best price for data included with voice is their prepaid '''3''Fastpris''''' plan. It includes calls and SMS in Sweden for 30 days and: |
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| − | * 99 SEK: 1 GB data, 100 mins, unlimited SMS |
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| − | * |
+ | *99 SEK: 1 GB data, 100 mins, unlimited SMS |
| − | * |
+ | *199 SEK: 3 GB data, unlimited mins and SMS |
| − | * |
+ | *299 SEK: 8 GB data, unlimited mins and SMS |
| − | * |
+ | *399 SEK: 12 GB data, unlimited mins and SMS |
| + | *599 SEK: 50 GB data, unlimited mins and SMS |
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'''3Global '''plans have reduced international call rates, 1000 internatl. SMS and higher data prices in Sweden valid for 30 days: |
'''3Global '''plans have reduced international call rates, 1000 internatl. SMS and higher data prices in Sweden valid for 30 days: |
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* 50 SEK: 500 MB data, 50 SEK call credit for lower internatl. rates |
* 50 SEK: 500 MB data, 50 SEK call credit for lower internatl. rates |
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| − | * |
+ | *100 SEK: 1 GB data, 100 SEK call credit for lower internatl. rates |
| − | * |
+ | *200 SEK: 2 GB data, 200 SEK call credit for lower internatl. rates |
| − | * |
+ | *300 SEK: 3 GB data, 300 SEK call credit for lower internatl. rates |
| + | |||
'''3Pott''' plans include free on-net calls and SMS on 3 network in Sweden and a data allowance for 30 days: |
'''3Pott''' plans include free on-net calls and SMS on 3 network in Sweden and a data allowance for 30 days: |
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| − | * 100 SEK: 1 GB data, 100 SEK call credit for other networks |
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| − | * 200 SEK: 2 GB data, 200 SEK call credit for other networks |
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| − | * 300 SEK: 3 GB data, 300 SEK call credit for other networks |
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| − | After using up the included data, you will be redirected to a page with two buttons. Use the first button if you want to recharge your card, and the second button if you want to continue to surf the web for free at reduced (200 Kbps) speeds for the remainder of the top-up period. 1 GB extra data is sold at 49 SEK. |
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| + | *100 SEK: 1 GB data, 100 SEK call credit for other networks |
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| − | If using slower speeds, streaming services (including Spotify, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and local TV streaming via SVTPlay.se) will still work at full speed. This is not officially supported by Three, but has been enabled for many years. |
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| + | *200 SEK: 2 GB data, 200 SEK call credit for other networks |
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| + | *300 SEK: 3 GB data, 300 SEK call credit for other networks |
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| + | After using up the included data, you will be redirected to a page with two buttons. Use the first button if you want to recharge your card, and the second button if you want to continue to surf the web for free at reduced (200 Kbit/s) speeds for the remainder of the top-up period. 1 GB extra data is sold at 49 SEK. |
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| − | ==== '''EU roaming '''(on Tre Denmark only) ==== |
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| + | |||
| + | If using slower speeds, streaming services (including Spotify, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and local TV streaming via SVTPlay.se) will still work at full speed. This is not officially supported by Three, but has been enabled for many years. |
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| + | ===='''EU roaming '''(on Tre Denmark only, elsewhere blocked)==== |
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There is generally no international roaming available on prepaid plans of Tre Sweden. So Roam like at home principles of the EU don't apply to any of their prepaid plans. Only exception is Denmark: data roaming in Denmark on 3 network is at domestic rates. |
There is generally no international roaming available on prepaid plans of Tre Sweden. So Roam like at home principles of the EU don't apply to any of their prepaid plans. Only exception is Denmark: data roaming in Denmark on 3 network is at domestic rates. |
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===='''More info '''==== |
===='''More info '''==== |
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*APN: net.tre.se (or data.tre.se) |
*APN: net.tre.se (or data.tre.se) |
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*Tethering: No restrictions |
*Tethering: No restrictions |
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| − | *No international roaming available |
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*Website in Swedish: http://www.tre.se |
*Website in Swedish: http://www.tre.se |
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| − | =='''Lycamobile'''== |
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| + | =='''Lycamobile''' == |
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[[File:Lycamobile.png|thumb]]The British Lycamobile Group has a MVNO in Sweden too. It operates on the Telenor network in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE. |
[[File:Lycamobile.png|thumb]]The British Lycamobile Group has a MVNO in Sweden too. It operates on the Telenor network in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE. |
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| − | Their SIM card can be purchased for |
+ | Their SIM card can be purchased for ca. 15 SEK in their outlets (see [http://www.lycamobile.se/en/store/ store locator], although it's terribly outdated) and you can usually top-up right away. Doing so on the internet gives 10% bonus for first top-up and a possible data bonus for national plans. Lycamobile is the only provider that allows foreign credit cards for top-ups. Bear in mind that unused credit validity is limited to 90 days only, after inactivity that long the SIM card is switched off. Note that roaming is included up to the designated EU cap. |
| − | + | Check remaining credit check by *102# and data balance by *137#. |
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===='''Data feature packs'''==== |
===='''Data feature packs'''==== |
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Default data rate is 0.99 SEK per MB. The following monthly data bundles on up to 4G/LTE are offered for Sweden and now with EU/EEA roaming included: |
Default data rate is 0.99 SEK per MB. The following monthly data bundles on up to 4G/LTE are offered for Sweden and now with EU/EEA roaming included: |
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+ | * Lycamobile may block tethering {{citation needed}} |
* Website in English: http://www.lycamobile.se/en/ |
* Website in English: http://www.lycamobile.se/en/ |
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+ | =='''<s>Hallon, Wifog, Vimla, Vectone Mobile</s>'''== |
Hallon, Wifog and Vimla can't be listed anymore. The reasons for this are: |
Hallon, Wifog and Vimla can't be listed anymore. The reasons for this are: |
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| − | To list Hallon, Wifog or Vimla would be against the rules of this WIKI and is not suitable for visitors because of the given reasons. However, some tourists were able to buy their SIMs resold informally in some small mobile phone stores. But they won't be rechargeable without the help of a Swedish friend. |
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Vectone Mobile was taken over by Lycamobile Sweden and all it's customers have been migrated to the Lycamobile brand in 2018. Hopefully, the service issues with Vectone will come to an end. |
Vectone Mobile was taken over by Lycamobile Sweden and all it's customers have been migrated to the Lycamobile brand in 2018. Hopefully, the service issues with Vectone will come to an end. |
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Revision as of 08:09, 2 October 2021
Basics
Country code for Sweden is +46. All prices given in Swedish Kronas (SEK).
Networks
Sweden has 4 physical network operators with some MVNOs or subsidiaries:
- Telia <Halebop>
- Tele2 <Comviq>
- Telenor (formerly Vodafone Sweden) <Lycamobile, Vimla>
- 3 (Tre) <Hallon>
However, all the 4 physical networks share 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G with at least one other network:
- Telia runs its own 2G and 4G LTE networks. Its 3G network on 2100 MHz is shared with Tele2, while it has an own 3G network on the 900 MHz band.
- Tele2 operates all its networks in cooperation with other operators: Tele2's 2G and 4G are shared with Telenor, while its 3G is shared with Telia.
- Telenor's 2G and 4G networks are shared with Tele2, 3G is shared with 3 outside Stockholm, Gothenborg, Malmö, Lund and Karlskrona, where they have their own.
- 3 is the only Swedish network without any 2G. They currently have two different 3G networks, one on the 2100 MHz band, shared with Telenor (except in the cities named above), and one on the 900 MHz band, that they don't share. They have also built their own 4G network.
Another provider sold under the brand of Net1 run by Access Industries offers mobile broadband based on LTE on 450 MHz (band 31) with a pretty large footprint all over the country. But it's on an unsual frequenc, limited to contract subscribers and not offered for prepaid. So it's not mentioned any further.
Coverage
In 2021 Telia is market leader with the best coverage and 36% of customers, followed by Tele2 with 27% and Telenor with 19% and 3 with 15% in last position.
2G is on 900 and 1800 MHz like everywhere in Europe, 3G is on 900 and 2100 MHz. Tre does not have a 2G network.
In southern Sweden and close to main roads and cities all operators have coverage, however if you are going to spend a lot of time in northern Sweden or in the countryside, Telia (or it's sub-brand Halebop) is the better choice. Tre (3) is more limited to the population centers and should not be used for going north. In OpenSignal's test in 2021 Telia and Tele2 had the highest 4G availability at excellent 95%, while Telia and Tre both had the highest 4G speeds.
All major 4 Swedish operators support 4G/LTE. Tele2 and Telenor have a joint LTE network called Net4Mobility claiming 99.5% coverage. LTE is on all carriers on 2600 MHz (band 7) in the cities. 800 MHz (band 20), 900 MHz (band 8, only on Net4Mobility) and 1800 MHz (band 3) frequencies are used additionally. Tre offers TDD-LTE on 2600 MHz (band 38) and FDD-LTE on 2100 MHz (band 1) in some locations. From 2019 700 MHz (Band 28) will be added by Telia and Net4Mobility.
5G started to be available in Sweden during 2020 on some postpaid subscriptions on the four big operators and since September 2021 on some high-data Comviq postpaid plans, though not on prepaid and MVNO yet. Physically, 3 different 5G networks are being built: Telia and Tre will build their own networks, while Tele2 and Telenor continuing with their joint network Net4Mobility. Frequencies on 700 MHz (n28), 2300 MHz (n40) and 3500 MHz (n78) were auctioned to 4 providers in 2018 and 2021.
2G and 3G shutdown
Both 2G and 3G are being phased out and are planned to terminated by 2025. Telia has announced that it will shutdown it's 2G network by 2025, but has started with its phase out. Telia has also said that it's own 3G network will shut down at the latest 2025, but it will dismantle individual sites as time goes. Tele2 has said that it's shared 3G network (that has been built with Telia) is being phased out since 2021 and will be completed at the latest 2025. So for data you need to have a device for 4G/LTE on the frequencies mentioned above, while a basic service will be maintained on 2G and 3G up to 2025 for voice and SMS services.
Availability
Buy the SIM cards in shops, as online you'll need a Swedish personal number called Personnummer. No further registration necessary. A prepaid SIM card is generally called Kontantkort (Kontant as Swedish word for cash) in Sweden. All prices in the article are given in Swedish Krona (SEK).
In many cases you can get SIM cards for free without the need to register. Operators often have people handing them out at Stockholm Central Station. You can also ask at various small stores, often they give away SIM cards if you buy a top up at their place. Registration is not needed, as anonymous SIM cards are legal in Sweden, so you can start using them right away.
Recharges
Topping-up credit is fairly easy as long as you are in the country, as you can buy top-up cards at many locations for cash. But it becomes a problem when you are outside the country trying to maintain a SIM card or use it for roaming because often only Swedish-issued credit cards with a Swedish personnummer are accepted and credit cards from other countries are blocked. You will see a error message "Denied by Defender" when paying. It's not the card currency what matters, but the country where the credit/debit card was issued. This applies to most Swedish providers as well as the online top-up site Goyada.se.
Exceptions are prepaid packages from Comviq as their interface allows the entry of some foreign credit cards as long as you are in Sweden or using the Comviq SIM giving a Swedish IP address. This is very tricky, because there's no way to know if your card works, and you only will know when you try it. It's reported that European debit/credit cards work better (like Transferwise, N26 and others). Lycamobile accepts foreign payment cards too, but gives a rather short validity of 90 days. While Telia cards can be reloaded via Ihavelanded, it has proven to be almost impossible to reload any other card from abroad. Some users succeeded by changing their IP address to Sweden while topping up (through an VPN), other users were able to reload using a Revolut MasterCard from the UK. So better be prepared to be unable to keep your SIM card alive from abroad as only the only country in Europe so far.
Note that in practice, Telia has limited international roaming to Swedish citizens with a Personnummer and Tre limits all roaming to Denmark. So to use it another country, you will be limited to certain plans of Comviq or Telenor or use the rather unreliable service of Lycamobile. So for travelling through Scandinavia, you may think of bringing a EU/EEA SIM card from another country.
Telia
Telia, owned by the Swedish Telia Company is market leader in Sweden with the best coverage nationwide in 2G, 3G, 4G and (on 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz): Telia 2G 3G 4G coverage map. 4G/LTE is available for all prepaid products with up to 100 Mbit/s speed.
If you are going to northern Sweden and intend to stay out of cities, then Telia or its subbrand Halebop will probably be the only network that has coverage.
Note, that it's almost impossible now for foreigners to use international roaming outside Sweden on Telia SIM cards, because of the need of a special registration (see below).
Availability
Their prepaid starter pack called "Telia Kontantkort Startpaket" is sold for free online and in Telia branded stores (locator) and for 59 SEK in many convenience stores like Coop, ATG, 7-Eleven, CircleK, Hemköp and Pressbyrån (store locator). All three sizes are available. It includes 1 GB and unlimited calls and texts for a week, but you are expected to top it up at purchase.
As long as you are in the country you can buy reload vouchers (laddingscheck) that are found in many places. Redeem the voucher by dialing *125*<VOUCHER_CODE># or use this webpage online. If you have Sweden bank account or Sweden credit card, you can use official recharge page ("ladda"). Note, that it's very hard to top-up Swedish Telia SIM cards from abroad or online using a non-Swedish credit/debit card.
Dial *120# and press the "call" button to check the current account balance.
Telia prepaid SIM cards will expire after 12 months without use. Recharge your card at least once a year and it will stay active, but this can be tricky from out of Sweden.
Data feature packages
Default rate outside packages is a daily charge of 10 SEK per MB with a max. of 19 SEK per day, then reduced in speed.
Their data-only packages are called "Surf" and are available in these volumes:
- for 1 month (= 31 days):
- 500 MB: 49 SEK
- 2 GB: 149 SEK
- for 6 months (= 183 days):
- 10 GB: 329 SEK
- 20 GB: 429 SEK
Alternatively, they sell combo packages called "Fastpris" with domestic voice, SMS and data all valid for one month:
- 1 GB, unlimited domestic SMS, 100 mins domestic calls: 109 SEK
- 3 GB, unlimited domestic SMS and calls: 199 SEK
- 5 GB, unlimited domestic SMS and calls: 249 SEK
- 10 GB, unlimited domestic SMS and calls: 329 SEK
Max. speed is 100 Mbps in 3G and 4G, no 5G so far.
EU roaming (Swedish Residents only)
Telia now requires registration to use their prepaid SIM cards abroad (EU/EEA included). "Roam like at home" in the EU requires registration with a Swedish personal ID number (Personnummer) online, or in person at a Telia store with a proof of residence in Sweden (work permit, study permit, residence permit, or proof of property ownership in Sweden), so roaming remains unavailable to the average short-term visitor and it can be only used in Sweden.
More info
- APN: online.telia.se
- Tethering is allowed
- Website in English: http://www.telia.se/privat/telefoni/prepaid?intcmp_kontantkort_engelska
halebop (by Telia)
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Halebop is a subsidiary of Telia using their network in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE in up to 100 Mbit/s for prepaid.
Availability
You can get the Halebop Kontantkort for 100 SEK and top-up at Telia stores (see Telia above). You can also buy it at outlets like The Phone House, Elgiganten, Media Markt, 7-Eleven, Coop, Pressbyrån and other places for less (rather 50 SEK). Finally, if you have a local address, you can also order one online for free.
Top-up with vouchers are sold there as international credit cards are not accepted (see Basics above). Vouchers of 50, 100, 200 or 300 SEK are available. Halebop balances and SIM cards expire one year after their last use.
Data feature packages
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You can either get a Fastpris bundle with voice & text messages included, or just pay-as-you-go with Go and get data on the side.
The following Fastpris bundles are available:
- 99 SEK with 2 GB data, 50 mins, 500 SMS
- 189 SEK with 5 GB data, unlimited calls and SMS
- 289 SEK with 15 GB data, unlimited calls and SMS
- 339 SEK with 30 GB data, unlimited calls and SMS
- 399 SEK with 60 GB data, unlimited calls and SMS
Bundles are valid for 31 days. Unused data is carried forward to the next month, but you can never have more data available than your monthly allottment.
Alternatively, you can stay on their PAYG plan Go that has no data as long as you don't add it by data plans with unlimited (obregränsad) data:
- for 1 day: 69 SEK
- for 3 days: 129 SEK
- for 7 days: 199 SEK
Instead of the unlimited packs, you can add limited data packages called Extra Surf insteas:
- 39 SEK: 500 MB
- 59 SEK: 1 GB
- 199 SEK: 5 GB
- 349 SEK: 15 GB
All Extra Surf packages are valid for 90 days.
EU roaming (Swedish Residents only)
Halebop has implemented "roam like at home" rules to all their plans and data add-ons up to a limit of 10 GB per month. To use data in the EU, you first need to register your SIM card to your name. Unfortunately, you can't do so online, unless you live in Sweden and have a Swedish ID and personnummer. Like on Telia there is no international roaming on this SIM for foreigners, it will only work in Sweden.
More info
- Tethering is allowed
- APN: halebop.telia.se
- Website in Swedish: https://shop.halebop.se/kontantkort
Comviq (by Tele2)
Comviq (by TELE2) logo
Comviq is a subsidiary of Tele2 in Sweden. That's why it uses the Tele2 and Telenor network on 2G, the Tele2 and Telia networks on 3G and Net4Mobility (= Tele2 and Telenor) on 4G with up to 80 Mbps speed. In September 2021, 5G on Net4Mobility was opened up to some high-data Comviq postpaid plans with up to 100 Mbps speed, but is not open for prepaid yet.
Tele2 doesn't sell own prepaid SIMs anymore, they are geared to contract customers and channel all prepaid products through their Comviq brand. They have a 99+% coverage on 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE: Comviq Coverage Map or Tele2s Coverage Maps
Availability
You can get their prepaid SIM called Comviq Kontantkort from a Comviq reseller, as they don't have any stores themselves. Any Pressbyrån, 7-Eleven or other convenience stores and some ICA, COOP or many other food chains too for 45 SEK or in many cases for free if you buy a top-up. If you have a Swedish post address, you can also order one online for free.
SIM cards are normally free of charge if bought online and together with a plan or a package. But for that you have to have a Swedish personal number and a Swedish postal address. No need to register your SIM card though. SIM cards in all three current sizes are available.
According to some users it's now possible to select a data package on their website and pay with local or foreign credit cards. For some foreign credit cards it seems to be essential, that you access the site using a Swedish IP address. This can be done in Sweden, using the Comviq SIM anywhere or using a Swedish VPN from abroad for top-ups. The SIM needs to be topped up once every 12 months to keep it active.
Check your balance by *111#.
Data feature packages
The following plans are offered for prepaid and domestic data only. All of the below are valid for 30 days, except 45 SEK (week) that is only valid for 7 days. After that period the plan changes to standard, that includes no data and is pretty expensive. Additionally, all packages allow one month of rollover data. Renew the same package and data unused in the previous month carries over to the next.
- Fastpris: domestic calls, domestic SMS and MMS are free of charge and up to 1000 minutes to call abroad (link)[1], data can be used for roaming in the EU/EEA too:
- 45 SEK (per week): 500 MB
- 145 SEK: 5 GB
- 195 SEK: 10 GB
- 245 SEK: 20 GB (EU: max. 12 GB)
- 295 SEK: 40 GB (EU max. 12 GB)
- 345 SEK: 100 GB (EU max. 18 GB)
- Fastpris mini: 95 SEK; 3 GB domestic only, 200 min free calls to Swedish numbers, then 0.45 SEK/min, free domestic SMS and MMS, plan can't be used for roaming in the EU/EEA
- Fastpris Combo: 345 SEK; unlimited domestic calls, SMS, MMS, 1000 minutes to 41 countries and 100 minutes to another 64, 10 GB domestic and EU/EEA roaming, for list of countries and more details check here.
- Amigos: cheap international calls and texts, default data rate at 0.35 SEK/MB. May be combined with Fastpris, Fastpris mini or Surf by recharging Amigos on the same SIM that you have other plan [2]Beware that after you do this your other plan will not renew automatically anymore. The data allowances can be used for roaming in the EU/EEA and UK:
- 50 SEK: 500 MB
- 100 SEK: 2 GB
- 200 SEK: 5 GB
- Amigos Allo!: 5 GB of data with different voice packages to call abroad
- Surf: no calls or SMS/MMS possible, only domestic data in Sweden, can't be used for roaming
- 55 SEK: 1 GB
- 115 SEK: 3 GB
- 175 SEK: 6 GB
- 295 SEK: 20 GB
- Obegränsad/Boost: Allows unlimited surf for a specific period of time
- 55 SEK: unlimited data for 24 hours (100 GB domestic FUP applies in some situations, max. 2 GB roaming in EU)
- 119 SEK: unlimited data for 72 hours (300 GB domestic FUP applies in some situations, max. 2 GB roaming in EU)
- 199 SEK: unlimited for 7 days (1000 GB domestic FUP applies in some situations, max. 2 GB roaming in EU)
EU roaming
Data allowances in Fastpris, Boost (up to the stated FUP for larger data allowances) and Amigos packs can be used for roaming in the EU/EEA including UK, but not Fastpris Mini and Surf plans which don't offer any roaming and can be used in Sweden only.
More info
- There are reports that Comviq shuts off before the advertised amount of data is consumed (see comments below).
- APN: 4g.tele2.se
- Tethering: no limitations
- Website in Swedish: https://webbutik.comviq.se/kontantkort.html
Telenor
Telenor logo
Telenor has a good 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE network up to 450 Mbps is available on Net4Moblity for prepaid too (see Basics for networks).
Availability
The starter packs for Telenor Kontant are available in two different plans at their stores (locator) and lot of outlets for 49 SEK start-up price. Both plans can't be switched. All three current SIM sizes are available.
Their starter pack is also available online for free with 200 MB on top, but again you need a Swedish Personnumer for purchase. Without having one, better buy it in shops. Top-ups are available in the usual stores by voucher add *120*<voucher PIN>#. Check balance by *121#
Every top-up extends the validity of your SIM to 365 days from the previous top-up, so you need to top up once a year to keep your SIM active. Telenor has, however, limited topping up of prepaid cards to Swedish credit cards for online topping up. Topping up in kiosk stores in Sweden works with all credit cards. Like other Swedish providers, this gives you a problem in recharging from abroad.
Data feature packages
Default and overuse data rate is 1 SEK per 1 MB on all plans. These packages with data are valid in Sweden and the EU/EEA:
- Rörligt: base plan with data at 1 SEK per MB.
- Surf: data is at SEK 19 per 100 MB. Top-ups are available for 50, 100 and 300 SEK valid for 1 year. The 300 SEK top-up gives 400 SEK credit. You can add these data packages for 31 days:
- 1 GB: 49 SEK
- 3 GB: 99 SEK
- 10 GB: 199 SEK
- 30 GB: 299 SEK
- 20 GB: 499 SEK, valid for 6 months
- 60 GB: 999 SEK, valid for 6 months
- 10 GB: 299 SEK, valid for 12 months
- Fastpris: for data and unlimited calls and texts, you need to add one of these bundles valid for 31 days:
- 0.5 GB for 7 days: 49 SEK
- 2 GB: 99 SEK
- 5 GB: 149 SEK
- 10 GB: 199 SEK
- 20 GB: 249 SEK
- 40 GB and 500 IDD mins: 299 SEK
- 100 GB and 1000 IDD mins: 349 SEK
- 150 GB and 1500 IDD mins:: 449 SEK
- Hello: Comes in two varieties, including data, unlimited local calls and SMS, and differing amounts of IDD mins:
- 1 GB and 100 or 20 international minutes (varies by country called) for 100 SEK
- 10 GB and 500 or 100 international minutes for 250 SEK
IDD minutes in Fastpris and Hello are for calls to the EU, EEA, UK and USA.
EU roaming
As the only major provider in Sweden Telenor has implemented 'Roam like at home' with EU roaming at domestic Swedish rates to all prepaid offers. Use in certain non-EU countries is also possible at an extra charge. So this remains your best choice when you want to visit other EU countries too and intend to use a Swedish SIM card. Be aware that top-ups from abroad remain a problem (see above).
The lowest extra charge tier for out-of-EU roaming is 39 SEK for 250 MB daily in Albania, Faroe Islands, Monaco, Montenegro, Serbia, Switzerland, and the UK (including Gibraltar). There are two higher price tiers of 69 SEK for 250 MB and 99 SEK for 10 MB. In order to use this, you must perform a separate "extrasaldo" (additional balance) top-up (available in 50 SEK and 100 SEK); you can not use credit from Rörligt or Surf top-ups to pay for roaming data. This also means that when your roaming credit runs out, it will not consume any credit purchased for those two plans.
More info
- Tethering: no restrictions
- APN: services.telenor.se /or/ internet.telenor.se
- Website (in Swedish): http://www.telenor.se
3 (Tre)
Three (Tre) logo
3 (called "Tre") in Sweden has good speeds in 3G (on 900 and 2100 MHz) and 4G/LTE on (800, 2100 and 2600 MHz, partly as TD-LTE on band 38): Tre 3G and 4G coverage. Have in mind that Tre doesn't operate a 2G network and has no 2G roaming. You'll need to have a 3G or 4G device for using the Tre network. International roaming is blocked for all prepaid lines, you will be able to use their SIMs in Sweden only.
Please note that Tre has announced that after this years ends they will no longer offer prepaid SIM-card (at least not for mobile phones.
Data-only SIM: 3Kontant Bredband
3Kontant Bredband is the name of their data-only SIM card. The starter pack is available online too, but for ordering you need a Swedish personal number and a Swedish postal address. For tourists it's easier to go to one of their stores they call 3Butiken Shop List (fill in name of the place).
All three current SIM sizes are available. They have 3 different starter packs on offer:
- SIM only: for free (online) and up to 99 SEK including 500 MB valid for 7 days (@ 3Butiken), after 500 MB your speeds are reduced to 200 Kbps
- SIM and 4G modem: 199 SEK including 5 GB valid for 7 days and Huawei E3372 4G USB modem (online or @ 3Butiken), after 5000 MB your speeds are reduced to 200 Kbps
- SIM and Mobile WiFi: 249 SEK including 5 GB valid for 7 days and Huawei E5330 3G mobile wifi (online or @ 3Butiken), after 5000 MB your speeds are reduced to 200 Kbps
Top-ups can can be made through:
- coupons in a Pressbyrån, supermarket or similar venue selling coupons, scratch lottery cards and so on. Be aware that some shops only sell top-ups for regular phone bundles instead of Bredband mentioned above. These have minutes and SMS but with much less data. Somehow 3Butiken doesn't sell these coupons. Call costumer service with +46 77 173 5300, option "9" for English speaking real-life person to top-up if you are not fluent in Swedish (online or computer voice are the other options).
- online by credit card (when run out of data you can get 20 mins of free internet to do this (max. 3 times). They accept international Visa and MasterCard.
- using their mobile app called Mitt3: you need to login but you can do that with any mobile number independent on operator and then top-up your 3Kontant SIM-card
10 SMS messages are always included in the top-ups. No calls are possible on the 3Kontant Bredband. It offers free roaming in the 3 network of Denmark. You need to have data roaming activated for this to work as it's another network in Denmark. Coverage is excellent in most parts of Sweden, except for northern regions, where mostly cities and main roads are covered.
These following data packs only for their Bredband plans available on 3G and 4G/LTE:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 29 SEK | 1 GB | 1 day |
| 99 SEK | 5 GB | 7 days |
| 199 SEK | 5 GB | 30 days |
| 299 SEK | 30 GB | 30 days |
| 499 SEK | 60 GB | 30 days |
| 799 SEK | 200 GB | 30 days |
| 399 SEK | 10 GB | 90 days (available only via tre.se) |
| 599 SEK | 40 GB | 90 days (available only via tre.se) |
Voice and data SIM cards
They offer many more Kontantkorts (prepaid SIM cards) for call, text and data with included minutes, SMS and data. They are called 3Kontant with the price plans of "3Fastpris", "3Pott" or "3Global".
Best price for data included with voice is their prepaid 3Fastpris plan. It includes calls and SMS in Sweden for 30 days and:
- 99 SEK: 1 GB data, 100 mins, unlimited SMS
- 199 SEK: 3 GB data, unlimited mins and SMS
- 299 SEK: 8 GB data, unlimited mins and SMS
- 399 SEK: 12 GB data, unlimited mins and SMS
- 599 SEK: 50 GB data, unlimited mins and SMS
3Global plans have reduced international call rates, 1000 internatl. SMS and higher data prices in Sweden valid for 30 days:
- 50 SEK: 500 MB data, 50 SEK call credit for lower internatl. rates
- 100 SEK: 1 GB data, 100 SEK call credit for lower internatl. rates
- 200 SEK: 2 GB data, 200 SEK call credit for lower internatl. rates
- 300 SEK: 3 GB data, 300 SEK call credit for lower internatl. rates
3Pott plans include free on-net calls and SMS on 3 network in Sweden and a data allowance for 30 days:
- 100 SEK: 1 GB data, 100 SEK call credit for other networks
- 200 SEK: 2 GB data, 200 SEK call credit for other networks
- 300 SEK: 3 GB data, 300 SEK call credit for other networks
After using up the included data, you will be redirected to a page with two buttons. Use the first button if you want to recharge your card, and the second button if you want to continue to surf the web for free at reduced (200 Kbit/s) speeds for the remainder of the top-up period. 1 GB extra data is sold at 49 SEK.
If using slower speeds, streaming services (including Spotify, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and local TV streaming via SVTPlay.se) will still work at full speed. This is not officially supported by Three, but has been enabled for many years.
EU roaming (on Tre Denmark only, elsewhere blocked)
There is generally no international roaming available on prepaid plans of Tre Sweden. So Roam like at home principles of the EU don't apply to any of their prepaid plans. Only exception is Denmark: data roaming in Denmark on 3 network is at domestic rates.
More info
- APN: net.tre.se (or data.tre.se)
- Tethering: No restrictions
- Website in Swedish: http://www.tre.se
Lycamobile
The British Lycamobile Group has a MVNO in Sweden too. It operates on the Telenor network in 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE.
Their SIM card can be purchased for ca. 15 SEK in their outlets (see store locator, although it's terribly outdated) and you can usually top-up right away. Doing so on the internet gives 10% bonus for first top-up and a possible data bonus for national plans. Lycamobile is the only provider that allows foreign credit cards for top-ups. Bear in mind that unused credit validity is limited to 90 days only, after inactivity that long the SIM card is switched off. Note that roaming is included up to the designated EU cap.
Check remaining credit check by *102# and data balance by *137#.
Data feature packs
Default data rate is 0.99 SEK per MB. The following monthly data bundles on up to 4G/LTE are offered for Sweden and now with EU/EEA roaming included:
| SE Data | EU Cap | Price | Activation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB | 5 SEK | *139*9050# | |
| 500 MB | 29 SEK | *139*9150# | |
| 1 GB | 39 SEK | *139*9500# | |
| 3 GB | 69 SEK | *139*9000# | |
| 5 GB | 4.5 GB | 89 SEK | *139*91000# |
| 10 GB | 5 GB | 99 SEK | *139*94000# |
| 40 GB | 9.5 GB | 199 SEK | *139*91200# |
Furthermore these combo packages called Smart with unlimited domestic voice and data are offered:
| Pack | SE Data | EU Cap | IDD mins | Price | Activation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart M | 5 GB | 4 GB | 85 SEK (*) | *139*46149# | |
| Smart L | 8 GB | 5 GB | 100 mins | 99 SEK (*) | *139*46199# |
| Smart XL | 10 (12) GB (#) | 6 GB | 200 mins | 129 SEK (*) | *139*46239# |
| Smart Super | 25 (30) GB (#) | 7 GB | 300 mins | 149 SEK | *139*46499# |
| Smart XXL | 30 (35) GB (#) | 9.5 GB | 500 mins | 199 SEK (*) | *139*46399# |
- (#) = 2 GB or 5 GB more when purchased online
- (*) = 50% discount for the first 3 months
All packages auto-renew after one month (auto-renew can be disabled when buying). To stop, type *190#. For more data you can Surf bolt-ons:
- 500 MB: 29 SEK, activation: *139*601#
- 1 GB: 39 SEK, activation: *139*602#
- 3 GB: 69 SEK, activation: *139*603#
These add-ons are vaild for the rest period of the base package in Sweden and the EU.
EU roaming
Prepaid bundles now include Roam like at home in EU/EEA countries including UK like these data packages mentioned above up to the specified limit. Beyond the included volumes same 0.99 SEK per MB default rate applies.
More info
- APN: data.lycamobile.se
- Username: lmse
- Password: plus
- Lycamobile may block tethering Template:Citation needed
- Website in English: http://www.lycamobile.se/en/
Hallon, Wifog, Vimla, Vectone Mobile
Hallon, Wifog and Vimla can't be listed anymore. The reasons for this are:
- they are online-only operators without any physical shops to buy the SIM card
- online order is only possible when you give a Swedish ID number (Personnummer)
- that's why these products are hardly accessible to foreigners
That's why listing Hallon, Wifog or Vimla would be against the rules of this wiki and is not suitable for visitors because of the given reasons. However, some tourists have been able to buy their SIM cards resold informally in some small mobile phone stores. But they won't be rechargeable without the help of a Swedish friend.
Vectone Mobile was taken over by Lycamobile Sweden and all it's customers have been migrated to the Lycamobile brand in 2018. Hopefully, the service issues with Vectone will come to an end.