WiFi & SIM Cards
Mobile coverage and internet in Iceland
Siminn
Widest coverage
From 1,500 ISK for SIM
Good in rural areas
Vodafone (Sýn)
Strong in capital area
From 1,000 ISK for SIM
Good data packages
Nova
Good in urban areas
From 990 ISK for SIM
Cheapest
eSIM
Same as Siminn/Vodafone
From 1,500 ISK
No physical SIM needed
Where to buy
Keflavík Airport (KEF)
All providers
10-11 stores
Siminn, Nova
Hagkaup
Siminn, Vodafone
Olís / Orkan gas stations
Mixed
Provider stores online
All
Tips
- eSIM is easiest — works before you arrive in the country.
- 4G/LTE is fine in most towns, but 3G in remote areas (Westfjords, highlands).
- Free WiFi is at most cafes, libraries and some gas stations.
- The highlands often have no coverage — don't rely on maps in remote areas.