1 GB
Valid for 7 days
$6.99
$6.99 per GB
eSIM for Faroe Islands
Eighteen islands, one road network held together by causeways, subsea tunnels and ferries, and weather that rewrites your plan twice a day. That is the Faroes. You will check the forecast before every hike, watch for fog at Vágar, reshuffle the Mykines ferry, and look up whether the Kalsoy road is passable. All of that needs data, often from a parked car on a single-lane road.
A FairSIM eSIM connects to Faroese Telecom or Vodafone, the two networks on the islands. Faroese Telecom carries 5G in and around the larger towns, with 4G along the roads and in the villages; Vodafone runs 2G, 3G and 4G. You install the plan over Wi-Fi at home, land at Vágar with data already working, and use Personal Hotspot for a laptop or a second phone. There is no plan price in this text because the app shows the live catalog, currently four plans for the Faroes.
One rule to know before you drive: the three subsea tunnels, Vágatunnilin, Norðoyatunnilin and Eysturoyartunnilin, are tolled, and the toll is registered to the licence plate rather than paid at a booth. Most rental companies bill it to you afterwards, but ask at the desk and, if the car is not covered, pay online at tunnil.fo within the deadline. The second rule is hiking: many of the famous trails cross private land and charge a fee or require a guide, and both are arranged online or at the gate. Both rules need a working connection.
Faroe Islands eSIM plans
Wholesale rates in US dollars, with nothing added at checkout. Buy in the FairSIM app and the plan is on your phone in seconds.
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3 GB
Valid for 30 days
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$5.00 per GB
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10 GB
Valid for 30 days
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$3.00 per GB
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Speed policy shown in the app
Coverage in Faroe Islands
- 4G LTE
- 5G
- Faroese TelecomThe incumbent operator and the larger network. 5G in Tórshavn and the main towns, with 2G, 3G and 4G along the road network, in the tunnels and across the villages.
- VodafoneThe challenger network, run locally as the Vodafone partner. 2G, 3G and 4G, good in populated areas and along the main routes, no 5G.
Typical speed: No published median we would quote for a population this small. In practice 4G is quick and stable in the villages and on the main roads, and 5G in Tórshavn feels like a city network.
Coverage follows people and roads: Tórshavn, Klaksvík, Runavík, Vágar and the tunnels are solid. Expect dead spots deep in fjords, behind cliffs, on ridge walks like Slættaratindur, on parts of Mykines and Kalsoy, and on open-water ferry crossings.
How much data do you need in Faroe Islands?
It depends on how you travel. Find your trip below, then pick the plan that matches. You can always top up in the app.
Long weekend in Tórshavn
Three or four nights in the capital with day trips to Vágar and Saksun.
Why data matters: Restaurant bookings, bus times, hike fees, weather checks before you drive, and photos going straight to family.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Island road trip by rental car
A week or more circling the islands through tunnels and over passes.
Why data matters: Google Maps with offline backup, tunnel toll payment, ferry and road status, and rebooking a guesthouse when fog changes the plan.
- 7 days
- 10 GB
- 14 days
- 20 GB
- 30 days
- Unlimited
Hiking and birdwatching
Mykines, Kalsoy, Trælanípa and Slættaratindur, guided or on marked routes.
Why data matters: Permit and guide bookings, trailhead fees, forecast and wind checks, and a live location shared with someone before you set off.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Photography trip
Chasing light, cloud and waterfalls over a longer stay.
Why data matters: Wind and cloud models, sunrise times, tide tables, and large uploads or cloud backups from the car each evening.
- 7 days
- 10 GB
- 14 days
- 20 GB
- 30 days
- Unlimited
Add-on from Copenhagen or Reykjavík
Two or three nights bolted onto a Denmark or Iceland trip.
Why data matters: Flight and helicopter changes, airport transfers, and one plan bought in the app on the way out without hunting for a shop.
- 7 days
- 3 GB
- 14 days
- 5 GB
- 30 days
- 10 GB
What your home carrier charges in Faroe Islands
Daily roaming passes look small until you multiply them by the length of the trip. FairSIM plans for Faroe Islands start at $6.99 and never bill per day.
The Faroe Islands are outside the EU and the EEA, so EU and UK roam-like-home allowances do not apply here. This is the single most common surprise on a Faroes phone bill. Check your own carrier's country list rather than assuming Denmark's rules carry over.
| Carrier | Roaming charge | FairSIM |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T International Day Pass (US) | $12 per day per line, $6 for extra lines, in the destinations on AT&T's list; confirm the Faroe Islands appear on it before you fly | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| Verizon TravelPass (US) | $12 per day in most of Europe; the Faroe Islands sit outside the EU, so check Verizon's country list for your line | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| EE (UK) | Not part of EE's inclusive European zone, so a paid roaming pass or per-MB charges apply instead of roam-like-home | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| Vodafone UK | Outside the inclusive European roaming zone; the islands fall in a paid band, so check the rate before switching data on | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| Orange and Telekom (EU) | EU roam-like-home does not cover the Faroe Islands, because they are outside the EU and EEA. Standard out-of-bundle roaming rates apply | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| Telstra (Australia) | The Faroe Islands are not covered by the A$10 International Day Pass, which leaves expensive pay-as-you-go roaming | from $6.99, no daily fee |
Carrier prices as published on their roaming pages at the time of writing. They change often; check your own plan before you fly.
How FairSIM works
- 1
Pick a destination and a plan
Choose the country or region and the data you need. The price you see is the price you pay.
- 2
Tap install
On iPhone (iOS 17.4+) the eSIM installs in one tap, no QR code. Do it at home while you still have Wi-Fi.
- 3
Land and connect
Turn on data roaming for the FairSIM line when you arrive. Your plan starts when it first connects.
Connectivity tips for Faroe Islands
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi and switch the line on when you land at Vágar. There is no reliable airport SIM counter.
Do not assume your EU or UK roaming bundle works. The Faroes are outside the EU and EEA and are billed as a separate zone by most carriers.
The three subsea tunnels are tolled by licence plate. Ask your rental desk whether tolls are billed to you automatically, and if not, pay at tunnil.fo before the deadline.
Several famous trails cross private land, with a fee or a compulsory guide. Mykines, Trælanípa and the Kalsoy walk to Kallur are the usual ones. Book or pay at the gate.
Download offline maps for all the islands. Coverage follows villages and roads, and drops in deep fjords and on ridges.
Check Yr and Windy before every drive and hike. Fog closes Vágar Airport and wind cancels ferries with little warning.
Book the helicopter and the Mykines ferry as early as you can. Capacity is tiny and weather cancellations cascade.
Keep your home SIM active for bank verification codes, with its own data roaming switched off.
Apps you will actually use
- Google Maps reliable for roads and villages, but download the islands offline before you drive the tunnels and fjord roads.
- Visit Faroe Islands the official guide, with hiking routes, which trails charge a fee and which need a guide.
- SSL buses and ferries run by Strandfaraskip Landsins, including the Mykines and Kalsoy crossings.
- Atlantic Airways flights to Vágar and the subsidised helicopter routes between islands.
- Yr hour-by-hour forecasts that actually track Faroese microclimates.
- Windy wind, gusts and cloud base, the two things that decide whether a hike or a ferry happens.
- Tunnil tunnil.fo is where subsea tunnel tolls are paid if your rental car is not billed automatically.
- Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp how guesthouses, guides and heimablídni hosts answer you, often faster than email.
There is no Uber or Bolt in the Faroes. Taxis are booked by phone in Tórshavn and Klaksvík, and the helicopter is a public service, not a tour: seats open a short time ahead through Atlantic Airways and sell out fast in summer.
Can you rely on free Wi-Fi?
Hotels and guesthouses in Tórshavn and Klaksvík generally have decent Wi-Fi, and cafés, the ferry terminal and some buses offer it too. Outside the towns it gets uneven: self-catering cottages in small villages can be on slow lines, bandwidth is shared with every other guest, and on the trails, the ferries and the mountain passes there is nothing at all. Treat Wi-Fi as a bonus for large uploads in the evening, not as your way of checking whether a ferry is sailing.
Local SIM card or eSIM in Faroe Islands?
Prepaid SIMs are sold by Faroese Telecom and Vodafone through their own shops in Tórshavn and Klaksvík, and sometimes at kiosks and petrol stations. Vágar Airport is small and there is no dependable round-the-clock SIM counter, so a local SIM usually means waiting until you reach town, which is often a day into a four-day trip. Top-ups are done on the operator's website or in the shop, and packages are priced in Danish kroner.
A FairSIM eSIM is installed before you leave home and roams onto the same Faroese Telecom or Vodafone towers, so the coverage is the towers' coverage either way. The difference is timing and admin: data works the moment you land at Vágar, you keep your home number active for bank codes in the second slot, and you are not committed to a local plan you cannot read. If you need a Faroese phone number for local calls, a local SIM still makes sense; for maps, bookings and tethering, the eSIM is the simpler path.
Good to know before you land in Faroe Islands
- Currency
- Danish krone (DKK); Faroese króna banknotes circulate at the same value
- Plug type
- Type F and Type C (European two-pin)
- Voltage
- 230 V, 50 Hz
- Emergency number
- 112
- Language
- Faroese; Danish is understood and English is widely spoken
- Time zone
- UTC+0 in winter, UTC+1 in summer
- Capital
- Tórshavn
Faroe Islands eSIM questions
Does eSIM work in the Faroe Islands?
Yes. An unlocked eSIM phone connects to Faroese Telecom or Vodafone with a travel eSIM. On iPhone that means XS, XR or newer, and iOS 17.4 or later for the one-tap install.
Which network will my Faroe Islands eSIM use?
Faroese Telecom or Vodafone. Faroese Telecom is the larger network and the only one with 5G; Vodafone is 4G. The app shows which network each plan uses.
Is there 5G in the Faroe Islands?
Faroese Telecom runs 5G in and around Tórshavn and the larger towns. Vodafone is 4G only. Outside the towns you should expect 4G, which is fast enough for maps, bookings and calls.
Does my EU roaming allowance cover the Faroe Islands?
No. The Faroe Islands are outside the EU and the EEA, so roam-like-home does not apply even though the islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Check your carrier's rate or use a local eSIM.
Does a Denmark plan include the Faroe Islands?
Usually not. Treat the Faroes as a separate destination and check the covered-country list of any regional plan in the app before you rely on it.
Can I use Personal Hotspot?
Yes. Every FairSIM plan supports Personal Hotspot, with no separate cap, which is handy for a laptop in a guesthouse on a slow line.
Should I install the eSIM before or after landing?
Before. Install over Wi-Fi at home, then turn on the line and data roaming at Vágar. Validity typically starts when the eSIM first connects to a Faroese network.
Will I have signal on the hikes and ferries?
Partly. Trailheads and villages are generally covered, but ridges, cliff faces, parts of Mykines and Kalsoy, and open-water crossings have gaps. Download offline maps and tell someone your route.
How much data do I need for a week in the Faroes?
A typical week of maps, weather, bookings and messaging runs about 5 to 8 GB. Go to 10 to 20 GB if you upload photo and video every evening or work from the car.
What is an eSIM?
A SIM card built into your phone. Instead of a plastic chip, you download a profile. Every iPhone since the XS has one next to the physical SIM slot, so your home number stays put while FairSIM supplies the data.
Is my phone compatible?
FairSIM works with eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked iPhones: the XS, XR and everything newer, on iOS 17.4 or later for the one-tap install with no QR code. iPhones bought in mainland China do not support eSIM at all, even when unlocked. Not sure yours is unlocked? Check Settings, General, About, Carrier Lock, or ask your carrier. The full list is on the How it works page.
When should I install my eSIM?
Before you travel, while you still have Wi-Fi. Installing does not start your plan; the validity typically starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination.
Do FairSIM eSIMs come with a phone number?
No. FairSIM eSIMs are data-only by design, which keeps costs low. For calls and texts, your physical SIM stays active so you keep your existing number, and WhatsApp, FaceTime and iMessage work over data.
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