Faroe Islands eSIM: Prepaid Data Plans from $0.67
Stay connected across the Faroe Islands with a prepaid data eSIM. Choose from 12 plans starting at $0.67, scan your QR code on arrival, and get online without hunting for a physical SIM card or paying roaming fees.
- Plans from
- $0.67
- Plans available
- 12
- Smallest bundle
- 500MB
- Shortest validity
- 1 days
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within minutes
- Plan type
- Prepaid data only — no contract
Prepaid data plans for the Faroe Islands
Every plan is data-only and covers the Faroe Islands. You will not receive a local phone number, SMS service, or voice calls, but you will have mobile data for maps, messaging apps, email, and browsing. Plans start with 500MB valid for 1 day and scale up to multi-gigabyte bundles for longer stays.
Purchase online, receive your QR code by email within minutes, and activate when you land. No contract, no surprise charges, and no need to visit a shop in Tórshavn. The plan runs on 4G/LTE or 5G where the underlying network and your device support it.
How to set up your Faroe Islands eSIM
Check that your phone supports eSIM (most iPhones from XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, and many others do). Buy your plan, receive the QR code by email, then scan it in your phone's settings under cellular or mobile data. You can install the eSIM before you travel, but wait until you arrive to activate it.
Once you land in the Faroe Islands, turn on data roaming for the eSIM profile and turn off your home SIM to avoid accidental charges. Your data plan begins counting down from the moment you connect, so activate only when you are ready to use it.
Staying connected across the islands
The Faroe Islands are small but spread across 18 mountainous islands connected by sub-sea tunnels, causeways, and ferries. Mobile coverage is strong in Tórshavn, Klaksvik, and other towns, and extends along most main roads and through the tunnels. Coverage thins in remote valleys, on high mountain tracks, and in the outer islets, so download offline maps before heading into the backcountry.
Travellers typically use data for navigation between villages, checking ferry and bus schedules, uploading photos of Múlafossur and Sørvágsvatn, and staying in touch via WhatsApp or iMessage. If you are hiking the coastal trails or driving the scenic routes, expect stretches without signal, particularly on Mykines and the northern tips of the archipelago.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a physical SIM card for the Faroe Islands?
No. An eSIM is delivered as a QR code by email. You scan it on your phone and the profile is installed digitally, so there is no physical card to collect or insert.
Will my eSIM work on the ferry between islands?
Coverage extends across most ferry routes between the main islands, but you may lose signal briefly in open water or near smaller islets. Download what you need before boarding if connectivity is critical.
Can I make phone calls with a Faroe Islands eSIM?
No. These plans are data-only. You can use WhatsApp, FaceTime, Skype, or other internet-based calling apps, but you will not have a local number for traditional voice calls or SMS.
When does my data plan start counting down?
The validity period begins when your eSIM first connects to the network in the Faroe Islands. Install the QR code in advance, but wait until you arrive and need data before activating it.
How much data do I need for a few days in the Faroe Islands?
For maps, messaging, and social media, 500MB to 1GB per day is typical. If you plan to upload high-resolution photos or stream video, choose a larger bundle to avoid running out mid-trip.