Best eSIM for Faroe Islands (2026): Prices, Networks and Which Plan to Buy
Updated · Wayfarro team
The best eSIM for Faroe Islands trips depends on whether you want a small plan or an unlimited one. Nomad is cheapest for small fixed-data plans: 1GB for 7 days is $4.50 against $7.50 at Wayfarro, and 5GB is $13 against $15. At 10GB and 20GB the two charge the same. For unlimited data, Wayfarro wins clearly: 7 days costs $21 against $39 at Airalo, and Nomad doesn't sell unlimited here at all. Nomad and Airalo prices were checked in November 2026; Wayfarro's come straight from its store.
The Faroes are 18 islands, 55,000 people and a lot of weather. You'll use data for forecasts, ferry and helicopter timetables, tunnel tolls and the occasional rerouted hike, so a plan that doesn't make you ration matters more here than in most places.
Faroe Islands eSIM prices compared
Prices read from each provider's Faroe Islands page. Providers run sales often, so check before you buy.
| Plan | Wayfarro | Nomad | Airalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB · 7 days | $7.50 | $4.50 | — |
| 2GB · 15 days | $12 | — | — |
| 3GB · 30 days | $13 | $9 | — |
| 5GB · 30 days | $15 | $13 | — |
| 10GB · 30 days | $21 | $21 | — |
| 20GB · 30 days | $32 | $32 | — |
| 50GB · 30 days | $65 | $49 | — |
| Unlimited · 1 day | $5 | — | — |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $8 | — | $19.50 |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $15 | — | $29 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $21 | — | $39 |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $28 | — | $45.50 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $32 | — | $62 |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $63 | — | — |
| Networks | Not named on the plan page | Nema (Vodafone FO) | FT Samskifti (Føroya Tele) |
How to read this table: Nomad is cheaper than Wayfarro at 1GB, 3GB, 5GB and 50GB, and the two are level at 10GB and 20GB. Nomad sells no unlimited plan for the Faroes, so the unlimited rows are Wayfarro against Airalo, and Wayfarro is well under Airalo at every length, with 1-day and 30-day plans Airalo doesn't offer. A dash means the provider doesn't sell that exact plan, or we couldn't confirm its US-dollar price.
Wayfarro's unlimited rows are its Unlimited Lite plans: 1GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps until the next day. It also sells Unlimited Essential (1GB a day, then 1.25 Mbps) at $22 for 7 days and Unlimited Plus (2GB a day, then 2 Mbps) at $38. Note the oddity in Wayfarro's own pricing: 3 days of unlimited at $8 costs about the same as 1GB for 7 days, so a short-trip visitor should look at the unlimited rows first.
Which is the best eSIM for Faroe Islands trips by traveler type?
- A long weekend from Copenhagen or Edinburgh: Wayfarro's 3-day unlimited at $8 is the standout, cheaper than Airalo's equivalent by a wide margin and about the price of a 1GB plan. If you'd rather have a small fixed plan, Nomad's 1GB at $4.50 is the cheapest in the table.
- A week of hiking and village-hopping: Nomad's 5GB at $13 if you're a light user. If you'll be uploading photos of Mykines and Saksun every evening, Wayfarro's 7-day unlimited at $21 removes the maths.
- Two weeks with a car, doing all the tunnels: 10GB or 20GB from Wayfarro or Nomad, priced the same, or Wayfarro's 15-day unlimited at $32, which is about half Airalo's price.
- A month working remotely in Tórshavn: Wayfarro's 30-day unlimited at $63 is the only 30-day unlimited plan in this comparison. For a fixed plan, Nomad's 50GB at $49 is cheaper than Wayfarro's.
- Faroes plus Iceland or Denmark: no Wayfarro bundle covers the islands, so pair a Faroe plan with an Iceland plan or a Denmark plan in Trip Builder.
Networks and coverage in the Faroe Islands
The Faroes have two real mobile networks: Føroya Tele, the government-owned incumbent with roughly three-quarters of subscribers, and Nema, which has traded as Kall, Vodafone and Hey over the years and holds about a quarter. A third licence, Tosa, is negligible. Airalo's plan runs on Føroya Tele, listed on its page as FT Samskifti; Nomad's runs on Nema. Wayfarro's plan page doesn't name its partner, so the network appears on your phone when you connect.
Whichever you pick as the best eSIM for Faroe Islands travel, coverage follows the roads and villages, which since the 1970s have been joined into one network by bridges and tunnels. Tórshavn, Klaksvík, the airport island of Vágar and the villages along the main routes are well served. The places you'll lose signal are predictable: inside the longer tunnels, out on the ferries to Suðuroy and the small islands, and up on the ridges between villages where the hiking trails run.
The islands have their own country code, +298, and sit outside the EU, so a Danish or other EU SIM isn't automatically roaming at home rates here. Check before you count on it.
Tunnels, ferries, helicopters: the Faroes' data habits
Vágar Airport is the only airport, 46 km west of Tórshavn on the island of Vágar, and the base of Atlantic Airways. The road from the airport to the capital goes through the Vágar–Streymoy undersea tunnel, opened in 2002, so you're in a tunnel within minutes of landing. The other way in is Smyril Line's ferry, which links the Faroes with Denmark and Iceland.
Things that will have you reaching for your phone:
- Undersea tunnels and tolls. Four undersea tunnels carry tolls and the rest are free. The Eysturoy tunnel, opened in December 2020, has the world's first undersea roundabout; the Sandoy tunnel, 10.8 km long, opened in December 2023 and replaced the Gamlarætt–Skopun ferry. You'll want the toll instructions saved before you drive in.
- Buses and ferries. The blue Bygdaleiðir buses run the main routes such as Tórshavn to Klaksvík, Tórshavn's own Bussleiðin city buses are free, and Strandfaraskip Landsins runs the ferries. Timetables change with sea conditions.
- Mykines. The westernmost island, famous for puffins, is reached by boat or helicopter in season and both get cancelled in bad weather. Check the day's sailing status before you leave your guesthouse.
- Weather. Tórshavn records about 840 hours of sunshine a year, the fewest of any city, and fog can close in fast. Weather radar and the Atlantic Airways helicopter schedule are your two most-refreshed pages.
Summer nights never get fully dark this close to the Arctic Circle, which is a good reason to keep a charged phone and an eSIM with data to spare for late walks.
How to set up an eSIM for the Faroe Islands
- Check your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM. iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and most recent Samsung Galaxy phones do.
- Install before you travel, on Wi-Fi at home. The step-by-step install guide covers iPhone and Android.
- When you land at Vágar, set the Faroe Islands eSIM as your mobile-data line and turn on Data Roaming for it. Travel eSIMs technically roam, so data won't connect without it.
- Keep your home SIM on for calls and texts with its data roaming off.
Wayfarro's validity starts when the eSIM first connects in the Faroes, not when you install it, so a plan bought a week early loses nothing.
Bottom line
The best eSIM for Faroe Islands trips is Nomad's for small fixed plans and Wayfarro's for anything unlimited, where it's far cheaper than Airalo and the only option for 1-day and 30-day plans. At 10GB and 20GB it's a tie. See Wayfarro's Faroe Islands eSIM plans, and if you're flying on to Reykjavík, read the Iceland guide linked above.
FAQ
Which network does a Faroe Islands eSIM use?
The Faroes have two networks that matter: Føroya Tele, the government-owned incumbent with about three-quarters of subscribers, and Nema, formerly Hey and before that Vodafone. Airalo's plan runs on Føroya Tele and Nomad's on Nema. Wayfarro's plan page doesn't name its partner, so the network shows on your phone once you connect.
Do EU roaming rules cover the Faroe Islands?
No. The Faroes declined to join the EEC in 1973 and are outside the EU today, so roam-like-at-home doesn't apply, even though the islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Check your home plan's terms before you rely on it. A travel eSIM is the simplest way round it.
Is there mobile signal in the tunnels and on the ferries?
The road tunnels that link the main islands are long, and the four undersea ones run for kilometres, so expect signal to come and go. Ferries to Suðuroy and the small islands spend time well offshore. Download your maps, tunnel-toll details and timetables while you're on Wi-Fi in Tórshavn.
How much data do I need for a week in the Faroes?
Most visitors are fine with 5GB: maps, weather radar and photo backups are the main uses, and guesthouses have Wi-Fi. Wayfarro's 5GB for 30 days is $15, and Nomad's is cheaper. If you shoot video or work remotely, Wayfarro's 7-day unlimited at $21 is far cheaper than Airalo's equivalent.
Can I use a Denmark or Iceland eSIM in the Faroe Islands?
Not unless the plan lists the Faroes separately, and most don't. The islands have their own networks and their own country code, +298. Wayfarro's Europe and Global bundles don't include them either, so buy a Faroe Islands plan and pair it with a Denmark or Iceland plan in Trip Builder if you're combining the trip.