Which networks does a Talisim Iceland eSIM use?

Our Iceland plans run on Nova, Síminn, at up to 3G, 4G, 5G; a given plan may use only some of them. Each plan on the Iceland page lists the networks it uses.

Can I top up a Iceland eSIM?

Yes. Most Iceland plans can be topped up with more data and days from your order page until they expire, on the same eSIM with no new QR code.

Iceland travel guide: mobile data, networks and what's on

15 Iceland plans from $1.14.

Talisim editorial team · Updated 30 September 2026

Quick answer

Talisim sells 15 Iceland eSIM plans from $1.14, 7–180 days, 1GB–50GB, up to 3G, 4G, 5G, on Nova, Síminn. Top-ups: yes, on most plans. Data only: no phone number, calls or texts. WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal and iMessage work over data. Hotspot and tethering work, as far as your phone allows, and use the same data.

A postcard from Iceland: Tali, the Talisim eSIM character, in local costume among the sights

What the network is actually like

The Ring Road and the towns are fine. Turn inland and it gets patchy fast. The highland F-roads have long stretches of nothing, which matters because they're also where you're most likely to need help.

This eSIM: up to 3G, 4G, 5G, onNova, Síminn. Each plan on the Iceland page says which of these it uses.

How much data you'll need

The Ring Road is a 10GB trip. Download the whole country offline before you land. Nothing else you do here will help as much.

Recommended: 10GB → closest plan 10GB · 30 days, $8.56.

City guides

Where the signal actually drops, and how to get around.

Reykjavík

Where people go

Reykjavík
Two thirds of the country lives in the greater area. Everything else is empty.
Akureyri

The northern base, and a completely different climate to the south.
Vík

Black sand beaches on the south coast. The sneaker waves kill people.

What's on

Timings are month-level, because most of these move year to year.

Aurora season

September to April

Away from Reykjavík

Needs darkness and clear sky, so the shoulder months often beat midwinter.
Midnight sun

June

Nationwide

Near-24-hour daylight, which wrecks your sleep and doubles your driving day.

Quick answers

Which networks does a Talisim Iceland eSIM use?: Our Iceland plans run on Nova, Síminn, at up to 3G, 4G, 5G; a given plan may use only some of them. Each plan on the Iceland page lists the networks it uses.
Can I top up a Iceland eSIM?: Yes. Most Iceland plans can be topped up with more data and days from your order page until they expire, on the same eSIM with no new QR code.
Does a Iceland eSIM come with a phone number?: No. Data only: no phone number, calls or texts. WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal and iMessage work over data.
How much data do I need for Iceland?: The Ring Road is a 10GB trip. Download the whole country offline before you land. Nothing else you do here will help as much.

Regional plans that also cover Iceland

Crossing a border on the same trip? One of these covers the whole route on one eSIM.

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