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Best eSIM for Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands is a Danish territory outside the EU — Roam Like at Home does not apply. Travel eSIM options for the Faroes are limited; a local SIM from Faroese Telecom or Hey is the more reliable choice for most visits.

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Outside the EU Roam Like at Home zone 4 providers compared

Last checked: October 2026. Plans and prices change — verify before purchase.

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Field tip — Faroe Islands is not EU — check your carrier

Most EU carriers charge daily roaming fees for the Faroe Islands. Some treat it as part of their Nordic or Denmark roaming package — check your specific carrier's Faroe Islands terms. A travel eSIM gives a fixed cost before departure.

Field tip — Download offline maps: remote sea cliffs and mountain routes lose signal

Coverage is strong in Tórshavn, Klaksvík and main roads. Remote cliff walks (Sørvágsvatn, Trælanípa, Múlafossur) and mountain routes can drop signal on all networks. Download offline maps and weather info before any wilderness hike — Faroese weather changes rapidly.

Prices sourced from provider websites. Network and status information sourced from provider documentation and official sources (2026).

eSIM — Faroe Islands

Our selection of providers for Faroe Islands — data-only plans, install before arrival. Use the calculator above to compare more options for your specific trip.
Yesim
Prepaid tiers (1–20 GB, 30-day validity) and unlimited tiers (1–30 days). Carrier not disclosed.
From $3.48 Check plans on Yesim
Airalo
Prepaid tiers (1–20 GB). Routes via Faroese Telecom / Tosa (4G). Unlimited tiers available.
$1.65 per GB Check plans on Airalo
More options — aggregators
MobiMatter Not reviewed
Marketplace aggregating plans from 30+ eSIM providers.
30+ providers
Browse plans on MobiMatter
SimOptions Not reviewed
Multi-provider aggregator with coverage across 200+ destinations.
200+ destinations
Browse plans on SimOptions

Network coverage in the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands has two mobile operators: Faroese Telecom (Føroya Tele, dominant) and Nema (formerly Vodafone Faroe Islands). Both now provide 5G across all 18 islands (Faroese Telecom launched in 2024), giving near-total population coverage, plus solid 4G across Tórshavn, Klaksvík, Vestmanna and the main road network. The Faroes are a Danish Crown Territory — not in the EU — so EU Roam Like Home does not apply.

Travel eSIM providers on this page route via one of the two local operators. Coverage is reliable across main tourist routes; remote valleys and sea passages may have limited signal regardless of operator. Signal is absent in some long tunnels and on ferry crossings between islands.

Where are you travelling from? Does your plan cover this destination?

CarrierFaroe IslandsVerdict
AT&T
All AT&T plansPlan data / 1 day: US$12; plan data / 30 days: US$120.Get an eSIM.
Verizon
Unlimited UltimateIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Verizon
Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome5 GB / 1 day: US$12; 20 GB / 30 days: US$100.Get an eSIM.
T-Mobile
Experience Beyond (Go5G Next) · Experience More (Go5G Plus, Magenta MAX)Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
T-Mobile
Essentials2 GB / 1 day: US$10; 15 GB / 10 days: US$50; 30 GB / 30 days: US$75.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierFaroe IslandsVerdict
EE
Full Works (2024+)Included in the plan.Keep your plan.
EE
Other EE plansPlan data / 1 day: £6; plan data / 7 days: £30.Compare: the pass may be enough.
O2
All O2 plans100 MB / 30 days: £26; 500 MB / 30 days: £45; 1 GB / 30 days: £65.Get an eSIM.
Vodafone
Global Roam (Xtra) · Euro RoamIncluded in the plan.Keep your plan.
Vodafone
Other Vodafone plansPlan data / 1 day: £2.75; plan data / 8 days: £16; plan data / 15 days: £21.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Three
AdvancedPlan data / 1 day: £7.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Three
EssentialNo pass: pay as you go.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierFaroe IslandsVerdict
TELUS
All TELUS plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 14 days: CA$50; plan data / 30 days: CA$60.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Bell
All Bell plans5 GB / 1 day: CA$16; plan data / 7 days: CA$70; plan data / 14 days: CA$75; plan data / 30 days: CA$90; +1 more.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Rogers
All Rogers plansPlan data / 1 day: CA$18; plan data / 3 days: CA$45; plan data / 7 days: CA$75; plan data / 14 days: CA$100; +1 more.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Vidéotron
All Vidéotron plansNo pass: pay as you go. (figure not confirmed by an official source)Get an eSIM.
Prices exclude tax.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierFaroe IslandsVerdict
Telstra
All Telstra plansPay as you go: A$3/MB.Get an eSIM.
Optus
Choice Plus, Plus Family, Plus Promo5 GB / 1 day: A$5.Compare: the pass may be enough.
Optus
Other Optus plans1 GB / 1 day: A$10.Get an eSIM.
Vodafone (TPG)
All Vodafone (TPG) plansPay as you go: A$1/MB.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
CarrierFaroe IslandsVerdict
Vodafone Ireland
All Vodafone Ireland plans1 GB / 1 day: €5.Get an eSIM.
Three Ireland
All Three Ireland plans2 GB / 1 day: €5.99; 6 GB / 3 days: €14.99; 14 GB / 7 days: €34.99.Compare: the pass may be enough.
eir
All eir plansPay as you go: €4.99/MB.Get an eSIM.
Carrier rates checked on 2026-10-21
Check whether this destination is in your plan's included zone.If not, an eSIM is almost always cheaper than pay-per-MB roaming.

Roaming or eSIM — should you buy?

YOUR SITUATION → USE THIS
Your carrier includes the Faroe Islands at a clear, affordable rate→Use roaming — no action needed
Coming from EU or UK→eSIM is the standard choice
Coming from US / Canada / Australia / NZ — carrier charges per-day→eSIM cheaper for stays over 2-3 days
Coming from Asia — your carrier may have a regional deal→Check your carrier rates first
Coming from another region→Check your carrier rates first — eSIM is usually cheaper than per-MB roaming

Arrival protocol in the Faroe Islands

Before departure from home
Check your phone supports eSIM — dial *#06#, look for an EID number.
Install the eSIM before your flight — activation may require connectivity that is no longer available abroad.
Save the QR code and setup instructions offline (screenshots or PDF).
Download offline maps for your destinations before you leave.
After landing in the Faroe Islands
Go to Settings → Mobile data → select the eSIM as your data line.
Turn off data roaming on your home SIM to avoid background charges.
Test with a page load. If nothing loads, toggle airplane mode for 30 seconds and try again before deleting the profile.

VPN, passwords and documents

Faroe Islands has no significant internet restrictions. A VPN can be useful on public Wi-Fi (cafés, hotels, airports) to keep your browsing private from the network operator. A password manager can also be useful. A secure cloud backup of your passport, insurance certificate and hotel bookings is also useful — keep an offline copy too. None of these are mandatory.

Mistakes to avoid in the Faroe Islands

Leaving data roaming on your home SIM. Background apps will generate charges.
Deleting the eSIM if it does not connect immediately. Check settings first.
Installing the eSIM after arrival. Activation may require connectivity that is no longer available abroad.
Complete your travel kit
eSIM for mobile data
VPN for public Wi-Fi
Password manager
Cloud + offline docs
See the full checklist →

Continuing your trip in Europe?

Many travellers combine the Faroe Islands with neighbouring countries. See our guides for eSIM in Iceland, eSIM in Denmark and eSIM in Norway. For multi-country trips combining the Faroe Islands with neighbouring Europe destinations, our Europe regional plan comparison may be useful.