Best cellphone plans for Newbies

Just arrived in Sweden and already longing to call home? Living on a budget with no extra cash to spend on overpriced cellphone plans? Got slightly entangled in the Swedish net of never-ending options? Relax and read on, we got you covered!

Newbie Guide unraveled the mysteries of different Swedish mobile operators, offering you the four best ones – in my opinion.

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Vimla*

• Uses Telenor network
• No commitments, no period of notice if using the monthly plans
• You can save the unused internet data up to 12 months
• You can stop the monthly plan if you leave Sweden and continue when you´re back, no need to pay when you´re not using it!
• Packages start from  3GB up to 100GB with really generous discounts up to 75% for the first 2 months

Hallon*

• Uses Tre network
• You can choose between monthly plans or prepaid cards
• When using the prepaid card you can use the money only when needed
• Plans starting on 99 SEK for 4GB up to 100GB for 174 SEK for the first 3 months
• Their most used plan is 25GB for 124 SEK
• Discounted plans for students!

Tellus*

• Works on Tele2 network
• Offers family subscription
• Discounts for the first month!
• Moving and Mini subscriptions to have extra GB
• Real customer service
• Effort towards environment
• Cheaper options for 65+

Telenor*

• Monthly plans from 4G up to  unlimited, starting from 219 SEK to 569 SEK.
• Free calls, sms and mms within Sweden
• Prepaid card has the same rules and prices as monthly plans
• No binding period for subscriptions
• Online TV and magazines subscription with free trial and child-friendly service.
• you can collect all your family members under one subscription. With Telenor Familj, the more the merrier!

Comviq*

• Uses the net of Tele2, Telia and Telenor offering the same coverage with more friendly prices
• Monthly plans up to 40 GB with the option to buy more surf if needed
• Prepaid card has the same rules and prices as monthly plans
• No period of notice for the monthly prices
• Offers exactly the same services in all EU countries

Halebop*

• For many years the winner of the most friendly mobile network
• Uses Telia network  and therefore provides huge coverage and reliable service
• Offers a wide range of monthly plans from  99 SEK for 2GB and 50 SMS/call up to 399 SEK for 30 GB or 60GB with free SMS/calls
• Offers SMS all over the world for free
• Option for a prepaid card  – you can save the internet data, you can fill the money for 30 days and use the money whenever you want
• Student’s discounts available!

If you still fumbling in the dark, unable to decide which network to choose, these simple statements might help you decide!

If the price is a crucial aspect

You might want to check Hallon* for offers of:

• 4 GB up to 100 GB
• 75 % discount for the first 2 months
• Free calls & SMS
• Prices starting at 24 SEK/month after discount

If the amount of internet data compared to the price is the crucial aspect

You might want to check Halebob offers for very reasonable data amount for very friendly prices.

If you need to use your phone a lot outside Sweden in other EU countries

Thought Comviq might be a great option, offering very cheap calls, SMS and data abroad, you cannot make mistake with choosing either Hallon*. Their prices start at 99 SEK with 75% discount for the first 2 months.

Halebob and Hallon* also offer the best options for EU internet data if needed.

Where can I buy a mobile phone in Sweden?

There are of course loads of places to buy a mobile phone. For instance when you start a mobile phone plan you can usually combine it with a 24 month contract and monthly payments for a phone. It can be nice not to have to cough up the entire cost for the phone at once but just make sure that you check the final cost before you buy. 

Great second hand options for phones and tablets in Sweden

We also want to do a shout out for second hand options. Second hand mobile phones and iPads can be found  at a fraction of the cost of a new one, and they tend to be in very good condition. And you usually get the same warranties and customer service as if you were buying new. So do a little something for the environment AND your wallet and check out second hand options such as:

Mobilmarket*

• All used mobile phones are thoroughly tested by experts.
  They offer one of the widest ranges of used mobile phones and tablets on the market.
• You get 6 months warranty for spare parts and used units and 12 months for new goods.
• All used devices are unlocked and ready for any subscription.

MrResell*

• Used Apple products properly tested by Apple experts. 
• Huge variety of products. 
• 12 months warranty. 
• Purchase sent the same day if you order before noon and sent the day after if you order in the afternoon. 
• Free shipping. 

Make sure you have the best contract

A hot tip if you already have a phone contract, is to sign up to Påmind*. This is a free service that keeps track of a lot of different types of contracts and negotiates better prices. Types of contracts they handle are mobile subscriptions, electricity contracts, mortgages, car insurance, broadband, home insurance, private loans. According to Påmind, their users save an average of 2000 sek per year. So definitely worth a try. 

Happy cellphone plan hunting!