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.
-
How do you change your phone number in Sweden?
You change your Swedish phone number by asking your operator for a new one, and Comviq says the change is free, takes up to 24 hours and keeps your SIM card.
-
How do you switch mobile plan in Sweden?
You switch mobile plan in Sweden by ordering the new plan and asking the new operator to move your number, without cancelling the old one yourself.
-
Where can you find an internet café in Stockholm?
Stockholm's city libraries have free public computers at every branch except Norra Djurgårdsstadens, and you need a library card and PIN code to use them.
-
How do you get internet in a new apartment in Sweden?
Ask your landlord or housing association what connection the building has, then order a subscription from a provider that serves the address.
-
How do you write a Swedish phone number with the country code?
Write a Swedish phone number as +46 followed by the number without its leading zero, so 070-123 45 67 becomes +46 70 123 45 67.
-
How do you use your Swedish mobile plan abroad?
In other EU and EEA countries you can use your Swedish plan at home prices, subject to your operator's fair use limit.
-
How fast does home broadband need to be?
The speed you need depends on how you use the internet: Telekområdgivarna says light use needs a lower speed, while streaming, gaming and many connected devices need more.
-
How much does a mobile plan cost in Sweden?
Mobile subscriptions on the Hallon, Tele2 and Tre websites on 28 October 2026 were listed at roughly 109 to 519 kronor a month at regular prices.
-
How much does home internet cost in Sweden?
Fibre broadband had a median price of SEK 399 a month for 100/100 Mbit/s and SEK 603 for 1000/1000 Mbit/s in 2023, according to PTS.
-
What is the best prepaid SIM card (kontantkort) in Sweden?
No single kontantkort is best for everyone, because the right choice depends on data use, calls abroad and how long you keep the card.
-
Which is the best internet provider in Sweden?
The best internet provider depends on which providers and technologies are available at your address, so there is no single answer for all of Sweden.
-
What is the difference between fibre, coax and 5G broadband?
Fibre is a wired connection on optical cables, coax is a cable network that delivers TV and broadband, and 5G is a wireless connection over a mobile network.
-
Should data roaming be on or off in Sweden?
Data roaming only matters when your phone uses another operator's network, so a Swedish plan used inside Sweden does not need it.
-
Where can you buy a SIM card in Sweden?
Prepaid SIM cards in Sweden can be ordered online from Comviq or Hallon, and Comviq starter packs are also sold at resellers such as Pressbyrån and ICA.
-
Can you use a 5G router instead of fibre broadband in Sweden?
Yes, a 5G router can work as home broadband instead of fibre in Sweden where 5G coverage is good, and fixed wireless subscriptions grew clearly in 2025, according to PTS.