Just arrived in Sweden and already longing to call home? Living on a budget with no extra cash to spend on overpriced cellphone plans? Got slightly entangled in the Swedish net of never-ending options? Relax and read on, we got you covered!
Newbie Guide unraveled the mysteries of different Swedish mobile operators, offering you the four best ones – in my opinion.
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Vimla*
- Uses Telenor network
- No commitments, no period of notice if using the monthly plans
- You can save the unused internet data up to 12 months
- You can stop the monthly plan if you leave Sweden and continue when you´re back, no need to pay when you´re not using it!
- Packages start from 3GB up to 100GB with really generous discounts up to 75% for the first 2 months
Hallon*
- Uses Tre network
- You can choose between monthly plans or prepaid cards
- When using the prepaid card you can use the money only when needed
- Plans starting on 99 SEK for 4GB up to 100GB for 174 SEK for the first 3 months
- Their most used plan is 25GB for 124 SEK
- Discounted plans for students!
Tellus*
- Works on Tele2 network
- Offers family subscription
- Discounts for the first month!
- Moving and Mini subscriptions to have extra GB
- Real customer service
- Effort towards environment
- Cheaper options for 65+
Telenor*
- Monthly plans from 4G up to unlimited, starting from 219 SEK to 569 SEK.
- Free calls, sms and mms within Sweden
- Prepaid card has the same rules and prices as monthly plans
- No binding period for subscriptions
- Online TV and magazines subscription with free trial and child-friendly service.
- you can collect all your family members under one subscription. With Telenor Familj, the more the merrier!
Comviq*
- Uses the net of Tele2, Telia and Telenor offering the same coverage with more friendly prices
- Monthly plans up to 40 GB with the option to buy more surf if needed
- Prepaid card has the same rules and prices as monthly plans
- No period of notice for the monthly prices
- Offers exactly the same services in all EU countries
Halebop*
- For many years the winner of the most friendly mobile network
- Uses Telia network and therefore provides huge coverage and reliable service
- Offers a wide range of monthly plans from 99 SEK for 2GB and 50 SMS/call up to 399 SEK for 30 GB or 60GB with free SMS/calls
- Offers SMS all over the world for free
- Option for a prepaid card – you can save the internet data, you can fill the money for 30 days and use the money whenever you want
- Student’s discounts available!
If you still fumbling in the dark, unable to decide which network to choose, these simple statements might help you decide!
If the price is a crucial aspect
You might want to check Hallon* for offers of:
- 4 GB up to 100 GB
- 75 % discount for the first 2 months
- Free calls & SMS
- Prices starting at 24 SEK/month after discount
If the amount of internet data compared to the price is the crucial aspect
You might want to check Halebob offers for very reasonable data amount for very friendly prices.
If you need to use your phone a lot outside Sweden in other EU countries
Thought Comviq might be a great option, offering very cheap calls, SMS and data abroad, you cannot make mistake with choosing either Hallon*. Their prices start at 99 SEK with 75% discount for the first 2 months.
Halebob and Hallon* also offer the best options for EU internet data if needed.
Happy cellphone plan hunting!
Elle says
Veronika? Question… I have an Italian SIM and need a Swedish number… so it’d be great to have a Swedish number I can “port” to my Swedish SIM. Any ideas on which provider would work?