Iceland - Prepaid data Micro-Sim Card
Dec 12, 2012, 12:56 pm
#1
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Iceland - Prepaid data Micro-Sim Card
I have an unlocked iPhone 4S.
I use Sprint (CDMA) at home and use Tele2 (GSM) in Sweden, and DoCoMo (GSM) in Japan.
Looking for a cheap prepaid micro-SIM for a week in Iceland, hopefully something I can pick up at KEF. I don't necessarily need phone, but the 3G is crucial.
In Japan I use www.econnectjapan.com to get a data-only prepaid chip and their service is fantastic. It's kinda pricey (~$60) and it's data only (no phone coverage) but the data speeds are incredible, you get 1GB or 30 days of data whichever ends first, and you can discard the SIM you don't need to return it.
Hoping for something similar in Iceland.
I use Sprint (CDMA) at home and use Tele2 (GSM) in Sweden, and DoCoMo (GSM) in Japan.
Looking for a cheap prepaid micro-SIM for a week in Iceland, hopefully something I can pick up at KEF. I don't necessarily need phone, but the 3G is crucial.
In Japan I use www.econnectjapan.com to get a data-only prepaid chip and their service is fantastic. It's kinda pricey (~$60) and it's data only (no phone coverage) but the data speeds are incredible, you get 1GB or 30 days of data whichever ends first, and you can discard the SIM you don't need to return it.
Hoping for something similar in Iceland.
Dec 31, 2012, 10:45 am
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota,USA
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When I traveled in Scandinavia on a trip that included a four-day stopover in Iceland, I didn't bother using the data function on my phone and just made sure that I booked hotels with free wi-fi, which are pretty easy to find.
I didn't really need to consult the phone while I was out and around. It was a vacation. Checking my e-mail once in the morning and once in the evening was enough. For getting around, there were plenty of paper maps.
I didn't really need to consult the phone while I was out and around. It was a vacation. Checking my e-mail once in the morning and once in the evening was enough. For getting around, there were plenty of paper maps.
Jan 4, 2013, 3:34 am
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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I have an unlocked iPhone 4S.
I use Sprint (CDMA) at home and use Tele2 (GSM) in Sweden, and DoCoMo (GSM) in Japan.
Looking for a cheap prepaid micro-SIM for a week in Iceland, hopefully something I can pick up at KEF. I don't necessarily need phone, but the 3G is crucial.
In Japan I use www.econnectjapan.com to get a data-only prepaid chip and their service is fantastic. It's kinda pricey (~$60) and it's data only (no phone coverage) but the data speeds are incredible, you get 1GB or 30 days of data whichever ends first, and you can discard the SIM you don't need to return it.
Hoping for something similar in Iceland.
I use Sprint (CDMA) at home and use Tele2 (GSM) in Sweden, and DoCoMo (GSM) in Japan.
Looking for a cheap prepaid micro-SIM for a week in Iceland, hopefully something I can pick up at KEF. I don't necessarily need phone, but the 3G is crucial.
In Japan I use www.econnectjapan.com to get a data-only prepaid chip and their service is fantastic. It's kinda pricey (~$60) and it's data only (no phone coverage) but the data speeds are incredible, you get 1GB or 30 days of data whichever ends first, and you can discard the SIM you don't need to return it.
Hoping for something similar in Iceland.
Looks like you can buy data packages.
Jan 31, 2013, 9:23 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2011
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If I remember correctly, there is a duty free shop before you go through customs where you can buy prepaid SIMs. It was 2011 so I don't remember seeing mini SIMS. I found it to be very useful especially when visiting small towns where you want to make sure the hostel is still open if you're running late.
Apr 27, 2017, 1:44 pm
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Join Date: May 2016
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They sell them in the duty free shop right by the baggage carousel. If I recall correctly, I bought 1 gb of data (plus talk, but I forgot how much) for about $30 USD.
Apr 28, 2017, 12:11 am
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Apr 28, 2017, 10:06 am
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Join Date: May 2016
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Ah, I see. And I just Googled "KEF car rental wifi" and Dollar rental has portable wifi, so you can use it outside the vehicle. $10 USD/day for unlimited wifi vs. $30 USD/1 gb. I guess it depends on how many devices you need to have connected and for how long you plan on needing it/them connected. And on the rental company too (I rented from SIXT and I couldn't find any information regarding wifi with them and Dollar is slightly more expensive than SIXT).