The best eSIM for Faroe Islands depends on how much data you need, but for a typical trip eSIM Ahora offers plans from $1.71, activated by QR code in about 30 seconds with no roaming from your home carrier. A 3 GB, 30-day plan costs $4.44. You connect on local networks (Local mobile networks) at 4G LTE speed, with top-ups available and nationwide coverage. Compatible with iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Google Pixel 3+.
Full-speed data every day; after the daily cap the speed is reduced.
Full speed up to 500 MB/day, then 512 Kbps.
Every eSIM can be installed within 180 days of purchase. Plan validity starts when you first connect.
Your eSIM picks between these networks on its own. If you see bars and nothing loads, you can pick one by hand.
Get instant mobile data in Faroe Islands with eSIM Ahora. Our eSIM plans connect you to local networks including Local mobile networks with speeds up to 4G LTE.
Coverage available in major cities and tourist areas.
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Activate your eSIM when you arrive. Data starts working automatically.
Pay securely. QR code delivered in 30 seconds. No registration, no physical SIM card needed. 14 plans available from $1.71.
Your Faroe Islands eSIM runs on one network: Faroese Telecom. Other local networks won't carry your data: if you see signal bars and nothing loads, turn off automatic network selection (iPhone: Settings → Cellular → your eSIM → Network Selection; Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → your eSIM) and pick Faroese Telecom by hand.
Føroya Tele and Hey (Vodafone Faroe Islands) are the two main operators in this Danish autonomous archipelago. Excellent 4G across Tórshavn (capital), Klaksvík, Runavík, Tvøroyri and all 18 inhabited islands (Streymoy, Eysturoy, Vágar, Borðoy, Suðuroy, etc.). Subsea tunnels (Eysturoyartunnilin, Sandoyartunnilin, Vágatunnilin) have full mobile coverage — even beneath the Atlantic. Coverage at Vestmanna cliffs, Sørvágsvatn, Saksun and other landmarks. Vagar Airport and inter-island ferries covered. The Faroe Islands are NOT in the EU roam-like-at-home zone despite being autonomous Danish territory. Type C/E/F/K Danish plugs, 230V/50Hz.
Fly into Vágar (FAE) — only airport, connections via Copenhagen, Reykjavik, Edinburgh; bus 300 to Tórshavn ~100 DKK (~14 USD). Currency Faroese króna (FOK, fixed 1:1 to Danish DKK), ~7 DKK per USD. Faroe Islands are expensive: mid-range dinner 30-50 USD, mid-range hotel 150-250 USD. Highlights: coastal hikes (Sørvágsvatn — the 'lake above the ocean', Drangarnir, Trælanípan), Saksun village (turf and natural amphitheater), Klaksvík, Mykines (puffins June-August). Drive on the right. Schengen visa for non-EU. Faroese and Danish languages; English excellent.