Using your devices in Scandinavia
Internet access & mobile phone networks
The cities of Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo are all modern destinations where internet access is broadly available. You’ll be able to connect at your hotel, restaurants and cafés, as well as museums and other public places. Just note that it might not always be free!
In more rural areas, you’re still likely to be able to connect at hotels and restaurants, but it’s not guaranteed. It’s also very unlikely to be able to connect to any Wi-Fi when out enjoying Scandinavian nature.
Mobile phone networks are a similar story – you’ll have great coverage in urban areas, but weaker signal in rural areas and especially when exploring valleys and mountains. The main networks serving Scandinavia are Telenor, Telnia, TDC and Elisa. They have good speed and aim to cover the majority of each country they serve.
European phone service
Most European mobile phones work in Scandinavia. Simply activate your roaming and you can use your home data at no extra cost.
North America & other countries
Certain North American phone providers might cover you during your stay in Scandinavia. Check with your local provider to see if this is available, and to see rates.
Prepaid SIM cards
Do you want to use your mobile phone for local calls or data during your Scandinavian getaway? You can purchase a prepaid SIM card when you arrive.
The best way to buy them is from grocery or convenience stores. You’ll need to buy a new one for each country you visit. You can also buy these from international airports, like Stockholm Arlanda or Helsinki Vantaa.
Making domestic calls
Phone numbers in Denmark, Norway and Estonia are between 7-8 digits and don’t require area codes to dial.
Making international calls
You can find the country codes of the different Scandinavian destinations listed below:
- Denmark: +45
- Sweden: +46
- Norway: +47
- Finland: +358
- Estonia: +372
To place an international call, you’ll need to dial 00, then the country code, then the phone number.
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