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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Faroe Islands 2026

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Which mobile networks you get in Faroe Islands

Faroese Telecom dominates the published network lists for the Faroe Islands, while Hey is the only other named operator. With just these two networks appearing, the radio choice is effectively made before you select an eSIM; the meaningful differences between plans are likely to sit elsewhere. Both operators are listed with 5G by some providers, but that is a stated ceiling for profiles, not a promise of 5G throughout a trip.

  • Faroese TelecomBest stated technology: 5G

    15 of 15 providers

    MicroESIM, AbestESIM, ESIM.DOG, Roamix, and GigSky +10 more

  • HeyBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Vodafone Faroe Islands

    6 of 15 providers

    ESIM.DOG, MicroESIM, AbestESIM, eSimCard, and iroamly +1 more

Where your data comes out in Faroe Islands

Breakout is split here: two providers route traffic locally, while the others use gateways in the United Kingdom, Israel or the United States. That makes provider choice important: local breakout gives you a Faroe Islands IP, so local banking and government apps are more likely to behave normally, whereas a foreign gateway can make them refuse access or show overseas content. Round-trip delay to local services should typically be about 38ms, rising to about 96ms for the furthest route; this adds latency, not a limit on download speed.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • EsimaticEsimaticFlag of Faroe Islands~20 ms
  • ESIM.DOGESIM.DOGFlag of United Kingdom~38 ms
  • AirHubAirHubFlag of Poland~67 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Israel~84 ms
  • PuraSIMPuraSIMFlag of Israel~84 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~96 ms

What eSIM data costs in Faroe Islands

A gigabyte of data on a Faroe Islands eSIM typically costs $0.93 today — 40% less than the $1.54 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for Faroe Islands went from 970 to 1,527.

That is 50% below the $1.85 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track — only 63 of them come in lower, which puts Faroe Islands among the cheapest places in the world to buy mobile data as a visitor. It has never been cheaper: $0.93 in September 2026 is the lowest figure we have recorded for Faroe Islands.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Faroe Islands$0.93
  • All destinations$1.85
Typical per GB
$0.93down 40% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.60down 28% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
1,527up 557 since Dec 2025
Providers
28up 6 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$0.93down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.60up 2% on the previous monthTypical per day1,527down 1% on the previous monthPlans28Providers
August 2026$0.94down 18% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.59down 13% on the previous monthTypical per day1,547up 8% on the previous monthPlans28up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$1.15down 39% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.68up 26% on the previous monthTypical per day1,428down 1% on the previous monthPlans24down 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$1.88up 63% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.54down 23% on the previous monthTypical per day1,445up 2% on the previous monthPlans25Providers
May 2026$1.15up 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.70down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day1,423up 4% on the previous monthPlans25up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$1.14down 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.72up 3% on the previous monthTypical per day1,363up 10% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$1.17down 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.70Typical per day1,234down 10% on the previous monthPlans23up 1 on the previous monthProviders
February 2026$1.30down 6% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.70down 4% on the previous monthTypical per day1,368up 42% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
January 2026$1.38down 10% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.73down 12% on the previous monthTypical per day965down 1% on the previous monthPlans22Providers
December 2025$1.54Typical per GB$0.83Typical per day970Plans22Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Faroe Islands

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Faroe Islands, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Choice is not confined to a small shortlist in the Faroe Islands: a broad set of travel eSIM brands sells plans there, with MicroESIM, ESIM.DOG, AbestESIM, Roamix, iroamly and eSimCard carrying particularly deep catalogues. Underneath those different storefronts, the listed access is concentrated on Faroese Telecom and Hey. That makes the practical decision less about finding a brand that works and more about checking how much data is included, how long it lasts, and what happens when the allowance runs out.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Faroe Islands?

Faroese Telecom and Hey are the local networks named in travel-eSIM listings for the Faroe Islands. The eSIM itself does not give you a free choice between them: the provider decides which network its plan uses, and that pairing is normally set out in the plan’s network information before purchase. In practice, the choice is between providers and their stated network arrangements, rather than a setting you can change after installation. Providers may list different operators, so the network detail can matter when comparing plans.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Faroe Islands?

A zero-priced data offer is available for the Faroe Islands, but it is a promotional sample rather than a usable holiday allowance. Expect a small allocation, usually with a sign-up condition or one-per-customer limit. It may get a phone online briefly on arrival or let you test coverage, but it is not a substitute for a normal travel plan. Most major eSIM sellers cover the islands, so this free listing is an exception within an otherwise well-served market.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Faroe Islands?

Several major travel eSIM providers offer plans labelled unlimited for the Faroe Islands, so there is a reasonable range to compare. The label is only a starting point: plans can differ in how much data runs at full speed and whether that allowance refreshes daily or applies across the whole plan. Once it is used, the connection is slowed, which can make video difficult and maps sluggish. Check those limits and the reduced speed before choosing, rather than relying on the headline alone.

eSIM Providers for Faroe Islands

A choice between one stated network and several matters in the Faroe Islands: many providers name only one, while MicroESIM reaches the most distinct networks. Faroese Telecom and Hey are the networks most widely stated, but the published spread is still limited. If your route includes several islands or less familiar areas, favour an eSIM that lists more than one operator, giving you a second stated option if the first is weaker where you are.

24 providers sell eSIMs for Faroe Islands. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.