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Phone & Internet - Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about getting a phone plan and internet connection in Norway.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 8 min read
Updated: February 2026

Phone & Internet Guide

Mobile Phone Plans

Main Providers

  • Telenor – Largest network, best coverage nationwide
  • Telia – Second largest, good coverage
  • Ice – Budget option, good in cities
  • OneCall – Budget option, uses Telenor network
  • Fjordkraft – Budget option, good value

Average Monthly Costs (2025)

Plan Data Price
Basic 5–10 GB 200–300 kr
Mid 20–50 GB 300–450 kr
Unlimited Unlimited 450–600 kr

Getting a SIM Card

  • Available at Telenor/Telia stores, Elkjøp, Power, and convenience stores
  • You need a Norwegian ID or passport
  • Some providers require a personnummer or D-number
  • Prepaid SIM available without ID at many convenience stores – good for first weeks

Roaming in the EU/EEA

  • Most Norwegian plans include free roaming in EU/EEA countries
  • Check your plan for data limits abroad

Tips

  • Compare prices at mobilabonnement.no
  • Many employers offer subsidised phone plans
  • Family plans can be cheaper if you have multiple people

Home Internet

Main Providers

  • Telenor – Nationwide coverage
  • Telia – Good in cities
  • Altibox – Fibre, popular in many areas
  • Lyse – Southwest Norway
  • Get – Cable internet, good in cities

Types of Connection

  • Fibre (fiber): Fastest, most reliable – available in most urban areas
  • Cable: Good speeds, available in cities
  • 4G/5G home internet: Good option in rural areas

Average Monthly Costs (2025)

Speed Price
100 Mbps 400–500 kr
250 Mbps 500–600 kr
500 Mbps 600–700 kr
1 Gbps 700–900 kr

How to Get Internet

  1. Check which providers are available at your address at finn.no/internett
  2. Order online or by phone
  3. A technician may need to visit to install the connection
  4. Processing time: 1–2 weeks

Tips

  • Altibox is highly rated for customer service and reliability
  • Check if your landlord already has a deal with a provider
  • Some apartment buildings include internet in the rent

Useful Apps in Norway

App Purpose
Vipps Mobile payments – used for everything
Ruter/AtB/Skyss Public transport in your city
Yr Weather forecast (very accurate)
Helsenorge Health services
MinID Government login
Skatteetaten Tax services
NAV Benefits and employment

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