Mobile, internet and apps
Prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs, roaming rules for EU and non-EU phones, coverage in the mountains and the apps people in Sweden use every day.
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How do you remove your phone number from MrKoll and Hitta?
You can remove your listing on Hitta with its Ta bort function, but MrKoll says it usually does not delete published information.
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Is there free Wi-Fi in Sweden?
Yes, Visit Stockholm lists free Wi-Fi at all public libraries in Stockholm, at Stockholm Central Station and for three hours at Arlanda Airport.
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Can you use your phone in Sweden without extra roaming charges?
Visitors with a plan from an EU or EEA country pay their home prices for calls, texts and data in Sweden under the EU roaming rules.
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Where can you buy an eSIM for Sweden?
You can get an eSIM for Sweden from Swedish operators such as Comviq, Hallon and Lyca Mobile or from travel eSIM sellers such as Airalo.
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Can you buy a prepaid SIM in Sweden without a personal number?
Yes, a prepaid SIM can be registered in Sweden without a personnummer, since the rules also allow another identification number and a valid identity document.
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What is the difference between eSIM and a regular SIM card?
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into the phone that you activate with a code from your operator, while a regular SIM is a physical card you insert.
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How do you get a Swedish phone number?
You can get a Swedish phone number with a registered prepaid card, a mobile subscription or by moving a number you already have, and the identity check depends on the route.
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How do you activate or top up a prepaid SIM card in Sweden?
You activate a Swedish prepaid card by registering it with an identity check, and then you top it up with a plan online, in the operator's app or at a reseller.
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How do you check your remaining data and balance on a Swedish SIM?
You check your balance on a Swedish prepaid card by dialling a code, such as *111# at Comviq or *120# at Telia, or in the operator's app or online account.
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Do you need to register a prepaid SIM card in Sweden?
Yes, every prepaid card for a mobile phone or mobile broadband in Sweden must be registered, and the operator checks your identity before the card can be used.
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How many digits does a Swedish phone number have?
A Swedish mobile number has 9 digits after the country code +46, or 10 digits including the leading 0 when you dial inside Sweden, for example 070-123 45 67.
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What is the best student mobile plan in Sweden?
Student discounts on mobile plans depend on the operator, and Telia, for example, takes 50 kronor a month off its plans for students and young people under 28.
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Which mobile operator is best in Sweden?
Telia, Telenor and Tele2 each say they come out on top in a network test, so choose by coverage where you live and travel.
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How much does it cost to install fibre in Sweden?
Sweden has no rules on how much a fibre connection may cost, according to the Swedish Consumer Agency, so prices differ by network owner and area.
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Where is 5G available in Stockholm?
Telia launched Sweden's first large public 5G network in Stockholm in 2020, and Telia says 90 percent of the population could connect to its 5G in April 2024.
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What is Wi-Fi calling and how does it work?
Wi-Fi calling lets your phone make and receive normal calls over a Wi-Fi connection when mobile coverage is weak, if your operator and phone support it.