Is it important to find the right phone plans in Sweden? You probably have a phone with you right? However, your phone bill will soon be astronomical if you keep using up those international minutes for texts, surfing and internet share. So – getting a local phone contract and broadband should be high up on your list of things to get sorted.
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Which takes us to the next question – which phone plan in Sweden (cellphone for the Americans and mobile phone for the britts:-) should I get? There are loads of phone companies out there and finding the right one when most of the information is in Swedish can be – challenging. So we are here to help with a thorough list with tips.
The ultimate list to phone plans in Sweden
So here is our phone plans in Sweden list. Read, browse and check out what fits you best.
Telenor*
Good coverage, more expensive end of the scale.
- Their net covers 99.9% of the Swedish population. Note that this can mean that it covers where people live. Not a random empty mountain you may want to hike up.
- You can swap phones after 12 months and hand in your old one as part of the exchange.
- You can bring 100 GB when you go traveling.
- Monthly plans from 4G up to unlimited, starting from about 219 SEK to 349 SEK.
- Free calls, sms and mms within Sweden
- Prepaid card has the same rules and prices as monthly plans
- No binding period for subscriptions
Vimla*
Cheap, decent coverage, no fixed monthly periods.
- 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 50% for the first 4 months
Hallon*
If the price is a crucial aspect, good prices for students and entrepreneurs. Great options for EU internet data if needed.
- 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 24 SEK for 4GB up to 100GB for 87 SEK for the first 3 months
- Their most used plan is 25GB for 62 SEK per month
- 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+
Chilimobil*
Contracts that are either free surf for 299SEK or 6 GB for 149/month, or 279 SEK for 100GB
- Free calls and free surf
- Free sms and mms
- Easy payment by card
- No fixed contracts
- Change subscription form at any time
- Keep your number or change if you want
Comviq*
We’ve had reports from newbies that if you do not have a personal number, Comviq may be a good bet.
- Comviq offers 8 GB EU-surf and 50 international minutes for 175 a month and seem to not require personal number or BankID.
- They also have good deals for students
- And you can refill your card at shops like Pressbyrån.
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!
Hope this list is useful for you. And if you are looking for broadband, here is another list.
Where can I buy a mobile phone in Sweden?
There are of course loads of places to buy a mobile phone. For instance when you start a mobile phone plan you can usually combine it with a 24 month contract and monthly payments for a phone. It can be nice not to have to cough up the entire cost for the phone at once but just make sure that you check the final cost before you buy.
Great second hand options for phones and tablets in Sweden
We also want to do a shout out for second hand options. Second hand mobile phones and iPads can be found at a fraction of the cost of a new one, and they tend to be in very good condition. And you usually get the same warranties and customer service as if you were buying new. So do a little something for the environment AND your wallet and check out second hand options such as:
Mobilmarket*
- All used mobile phones are thoroughly tested by experts.
They offer one of the widest ranges of used mobile phones and tablets on the market. - You get 6 months warranty for spare parts and used units and 12 months for new goods.
- All used devices are unlocked and ready for any subscription.
MrResell*
- Used Apple products properly tested by Apple experts.
- Huge variety of products.
- 12 months warranty.
- Purchase sent the same day if you order before noon and sent the day after if you order in the afternoon.
- Free shipping.
Make sure you have the best contract
A hot tip if you already have a phone contract, is to sign up to Påmind*. This is a free service that keeps track of a lot of different types of contracts and negotiates better prices. Types of contracts they handle are mobile subscriptions, electricity contracts, mortgages, car insurance, broadband, home insurance, private loans. According to Påmind, their users save an average of 2000 sek per year. So definitely worth a try.
