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Iceland 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps · 3 GB/day · 1 days

View plan & buy — $2.55
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 66%
4 ★ 24%
3 ★ 6%
2 ★ 3%
1 ★ 1%

Coverage & networks

  • Iceland Nova 5G Síminn 5G

Traveller reviews

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Wei R.

Portugal · Feb 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. A must-have for international travel.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Really appreciate this, Wei! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – James 💜

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Isabella L.

Germany · Feb 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks a lot, Isabella! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Tom

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Beatriz C.

Saudi Arabia · Feb 2025

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Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Apologies for the trouble, Beatriz. That's not the experience we want for Iceland. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Aisha R.

India · Feb 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling in Iceland. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So glad to hear this, Aisha! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Iceland. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Emma 💜

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Aisha G.

Sweden · Feb 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in Iceland. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Aisha! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Grace T.

Australia · Feb 2025

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you for the kind words, Grace! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Nadia L.

Brazil · Feb 2025

✓ Verified

Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Would definitely buy again.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Nadia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Mateo R.

Portugal · Feb 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Mateo! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Iceland. Come back anytime! — Laura, GotoeSIM Support

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Carlos T.

Portugal · Feb 2025

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Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Would definitely buy again.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Carlos! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Sophia R.

Singapore · Feb 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

So sorry to hear this, Sophia. That's not the experience we want for Iceland. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

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Nadia M.

Thailand · Feb 2025

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. The QR code arrived instantly by email.

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Nadia. Glad it mostly worked for you in Iceland — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Katya H.

Indonesia · Jan 2025

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Katya. Glad it mostly worked for you in Iceland — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – James, GotoeSIM Support

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Giulia G.

Netherlands · Jan 2025

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Did the job without any drama. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Cheers, Giulia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Iceland. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Mateo G.

Spain · Jan 2025

✓ Verified

Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Made staying connected effortless.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thank you so much, Mateo! So happy the Iceland eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! — Mark, GotoeSIM Support

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Sophia F.

Philippines · Jan 2025

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Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Telling my friends about this.

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Sophia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Yuki

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Iceland eSIM cost?

The Iceland 3GB/Day FUP1Mbps plan costs $2.55 for 3 GB/day over 1 days, paid once with no hidden fees.

How do I activate my Iceland eSIM?

Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Iceland.

Will this eSIM work on my phone?

It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.

Can I keep my regular number?

Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Iceland.

Comments & questions

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Max W. · 4 weeks ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support

You'll be on top local networks, Max — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support

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Olivia T. · 1 month ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support

The clock starts on first use in-country, Olivia, so buying early is totally fine. — Yuki

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Beatriz W. · 3 months ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

James James GotoeSIM Support

Yes Beatriz, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – James 💜

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Katya G. · 4 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

James James GotoeSIM Support

For nearby countries, Katya, a regional plan may suit you better — happy to help you pick. – James, GotoeSIM Support

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Omar R. · 5 months ago

Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

Topping up is easy, Omar! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Max P. · 5 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

No surprise fees, Max! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Arjun V. · 6 months ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support

Your QR code arrives instantly, Arjun — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. — Diego

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Mateo S. · 6 months ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support

We recommend installing before you travel, Mateo, then it activates automatically on arrival. – Mark, GotoeSIM Support

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Sofia M. · 8 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

Yes Sofia, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Sophie

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Noah W. · 9 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support

Yes Noah, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Haruto V. · 9 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support

It works great on modern Samsung phones, Haruto! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Thomas D. · 1 year ago

Does this work on an iPhone 13?

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support

Absolutely, Thomas! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Tom