Flying to Tallinn and planning your Estonia trip? Don't get stuck with high roaming charges or slow overseas data roaming. This is a complete guide for buying a sim card for Estonia with the best 4G/5G network, up to date prices as per July 2022, my recommendation, where to buy a sim card, info about sim cards at Tallinn Airport and info about international and e-sim cards for Estonia.
As a full time travel blogger the first thing I do when arriving at a new country is to make sure I get connected. The easiest way to do so is an e-sim card, the best way is a local prepaid sim card with data. As I am also trying to visit every country in the world you can already find almost 200 prepaid sim card guides on Traveltomtom from all around the world: USA, New York, Guatemala, Indonesia, Finland, Moscow, Poland, Pakistan, Oman, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Bogota, Paraguay, Europe and many more.
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My recommendation
Traveltomtom recommends a Tele2 prepaid sim card for Estonia. They have good 4G network coverage throughout the country and a prepaid sim card deal that gets you unlimited data.
Another great way to stay connected when traveling abroad is a global sim card with data. Check out my comparison of the best global sim cards with data in 2022. Some of them are great for traveling to multiple countries. There are also special sim cards for Europe travel.
E-sim card for Estonia
The best way to stay connected when traveling abroad in 2022 is an e-sim card. Getting an e-sim card is super simple and fast, no need to go to a shop or swap a physical sim card anymore. Order one online, receive a code, follow the instruction and you will get access to a foreign network.
- 1 GB data for 7 days = $6 USD
- 3 GB data for 30 days = $6 USD
- 5 GB data for 30 days = $6 USD
- 10 GB data for 30 days = $6 USD
Click here to find more info or order an Estonia e-sim card directly online. With an e-sim card you keep your own phone number from home.
You can also still get a physical sim card for Estonia online. There are some great options available like the Orange Holiday Europe sim card with 20 GB data for $49.90 USD. Click on the link to order it directly online or find more info about it. Or check out my article about the best sim cards for traveling in Europe.
Estonia sim cards and traveling in Europe
Since summer of 2017 roaming charges in the EU are from the past and roaming is free of charge with most European sim cards. But be careful there are often still a bunch of restrictions.
When buying an Estonia sim card always ask the mobile internet provider if you can use your data allowance in other European countries as well at no extra costs. At the Telia and Tele2 shop it was a hard no!
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Mobile internet operators in Estonia
There are 3 mobile internet providers that sell an Estonia prepaid sim card:
- Telia
- Tele2
- Elisa
At Tallinn Airport they also offer a SUPER sim card for Estonia, but you won’t find any SUPER shops around the country.
Where to buy a sim card in Estonia
Talinn Airport
When arriving at Tallinn Airport you can buy an Estonia sim card straight away. Walking out into the arrivals hall you will see a R Kiosk shop on your right hand side. Here they sell 2 different Estonia prepaid sim cards for tourists: Tele2 and Super.
Shopping malls
In the city you can also find several mobile shops that sells prepaid Estonia sim cards. In the shopping malls you will find the official Tele2, Elisa and Telia retail stores that all sell prepaid sim cards for Estonia.
Convenience stores
You can also buy Estonia prepaid sim cards all over the country in convenience stores, super markets and gas stations like Circle K, Coop, Omniva Post Offices, Rimi, etc.
You need to bring a passport when buying a sim card in Estonia.
Prices prepaid Estonia sim card in 2022
Telia Estonia sim card
A Telia prepaid sim card is called Super. A starter kit costs €1 for registration. Then you can top up with one of the above package which are pretty ok.
- €3 = 1 GB data in Estonia + 50 minutes + 200 sms + €3 credit - valid for 30 days.
- €8 = 5 GB data in Estonia + 130 minutes + 500 sms + €8 credit - valid for 30 days.
The above prices are up to date as per July 2022. For the latest Telia Estonia prepaid sim card deals of Super click on the link.
Tele2 Estonia sim card
At Tele2 they sell the following prepaid sim cards for Estonia both valid for 1 month:
- €3.95 = 3 GB data in Estonia + 300 local minutes + 30 sms
- €21 = Unlimited data in Estonia + 10 GB EU roaming + unlimited calls in Europe
This prepaid Tele2 sim card deal for Estonia is not that bad at all. For the latest Tele2 Estonia prepaid sim card deals click on the link.
Elisa Estonia sim card
These are the Elisa Estonia prepaid sim card deals for tourists. Here are the recommended ones:
- €9 = 5 GB data + 540 minutes + 100 sms
- €15 = 15 GB data + 600 minutes + 600 sms
All packages are for use in Estonia only (NO free EU roaming included) apart from some limited calling time to Europe and Russia and valid for 30 days. For the latest Elisa Estonia prepaid sim card deals click on the link.
Buying a sim card at Tallinn Airport
As I said before in the R Kiosk shop at Tallinn Airport they also sell prepaid sim cards for tourists.
They sell the same two Tele2 sim cards for Estonia:
- €3.95 = 3 GB data in Estonia + 300 local minutes + 30 sms
- €21 = Unlimited data in Estonia + 10 GB EU roaming + unlimited calls in Europe
On top of that they also sell a SUPER sim card for €1 which you will have to top up through their website. For €3 you get 1 GB data + 50 minutes + 200 sms. The same as you get in any Telia store in Estonia.
It is a bit of a hassle tho since you have to buy credit, top up, activate, etc. Therefore when looking to buy a sim card at Tallinn Airport I advice you to go for a Tele2 prepaid sim card, it also gives you more value for money.
Best Estonia mobile network
To determine the best Estonia sim card let's also have a look at the network coverage maps of all the mobile internet providers.
Is there 5G in Estonia?
Yes, as of there is no 5G in Estonia, but it is pretty much limited to Tallinn only. Telia has the best 5G network coverage in Estonia, but it is still very small as per July 2022 compared to other European countries. Click on the link for more detailed Estonia 4G/5G network coverage maps.
Elisa Estonia 4G/5G network
Tele2 Estonia 4G/5G network
Telia Estonia 4G/5G network
From the above data we can see that the mobile internet providers in Estonia have a pretty similar network coverage in 2022. If you are traveling to the islands west of Tallinn: Aegna, Naissaar, and Prangli I would not recommend you a TELE2 prepaid sim card as their coverage is not the best out there. Furthermore we can see that Telia indeed has the most extensive 5G network in Estonia.
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Best Estonia sim card in 2022
Based on the network we see that most of the tourist destinations in Estonia are covered by a 4G signal. Based on the prices I come to the following conclusion:
TELE2 is the best prepaid sim card in Estonia for tourists in 2022!
You can get a sim card with unlimited internet for €21 valid for 1 month and best thing is you can buy it straight on arrival at Tallinn Airport.
When you are traveling from Estonia onwards to other countries in Europe then I can NOT recommend you Estonia prepaid sim cards. They do NOT allow (or limited) free roaming in Europe. You will either have to buy another sim card in the next country or buy a sim card for Europe online.
Buy a sim card for Estonia online
Does that all sound like too much effort or you want a sim card that is valid in all of Europe? Get yourself an international sim card for Estonia. You can order directly online and get a pre-activated sim card shipped to your home address before your trip. Check the following Estonia prepaid sim card deals:
1. Orange Holiday ZEN - $29.90
- 8 GB data
- Unlimited calls/sms in Europe
- 30 minutes worldwide
- 200 sms worldwide
- Valid 14 days
2. Three PAYG AIO15 - $29.90
- 10 GB data
- Unlimited calls/sms in Europe
- Valid 30 days
3. Three PAYG AIO20 - $39.90
- 12 GB data
- Unlimited calls/sms in Europe
- Valid 30 days
4. Orange Holiday Europe - $49.90
- 20 GB data
- Unlimited calls/sms in Europe
- 120 minutes worldwide
- 1,000 sms worldwide
- Valid 14 days
Click here to order one of the Estonia sim card deals directly online or find more info in the link. Personally I would recommend the last two linked options: Three or Orange.
Another last reminder that you can also arrange everything directly online with an e-sim card for Estonia! No more swapping physical sim cards.
I hope all the above tips for buying a sim card in Estonia were helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions and Im happy to help wherever I can.
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Enjoy your trip to Estonia!
