The best eSIM for Greenland
The world’s largest island, a self-governing territory of Denmark. Here is the plan we would pick today, the live pricing for every plan we track, and the practical things to know before you fly.
The lowest price-per-gigabyte we currently track for Greenland. A solid fit for most one-to-two-week trips with maps, messaging, and the occasional photo upload.
| Provider | Data | Days | Price | $/GB | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nomad | 20GB | 30 | $79.00 | $3.95 | Get → |
| Nomad | 10GB | 30 | $49.00 | $4.90 | Get → |
| Nomad | 5GB | 30 | $27.00 | $5.40 | Get → |
| Nomad | 3GB | 30 | $18.00 | $6.00 | Get → |
 Saily | 1GB | 7 | $7.99 | $7.99 | Get → |
| Nomad | 1GB | 7 | $8.00 | $8.00 | Get → |
 GigSky | 10GB | 30 | $84.99 | $8.50 | Get → |
| GigSky | 3GB | 15 | $27.99 | $9.33 | Get → |
| GigSky | 5GB | 30 | $48.49 | $9.70 | Get → |
| GigSky | 1GB | 7 | $10.49 | $10.49 | Get → |
 Virgin Connect | 20GB | 30 | $216.50 | $10.82 | Get → |
| Virgin Connect | 10GB | 30 | $120.50 | $12.05 | Get → |
 Roamless | 1GB | PAYG | $12.95 | $12.95 | Get → |
| Roamless | 2GB | PAYG | $25.90 | $12.95 | Get → |
Prices are live and may change. Google Fi is excluded from the value ranking because it is a full phone plan rather than a travel data plan.
Tusass (formerly TELE Greenland) runs 4G across central Nuuk, the harbour and the Hans Egede statue area. The waterfront seafood markets, the National Museum and the Katuaq cultural centre all hold signal. International roaming partners are extremely limited.
The UNESCO-listed Ilulissat town, the Hotel Arctic and the boardwalk to the Sermermiut UNESCO archaeological site have functional 4G. Helicopter and boat tours to the calving glacier face stay connected close to town; ice-floe excursions further into Disko Bay drop coverage.
Sisimiut town and the harbour have signal. The 165 km Arctic Circle Trail to Kangerlussuaq, the trail huts and the deeper inland tundra are reliably offline; pack a satellite communicator for the trek.
Kangerlussuaq airport and town have functional Tusass coverage. The Russell Glacier drive and the ice-sheet edge (Point 660) lose signal within a few kilometres of town; the muskox-grazing inland tundra is offline.
Tasiilaq has a small Tusass coverage bubble for the village. Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the most isolated settlements on Earth, has basic signal in the village only; the surrounding fjords (Scoresby Sound, the longest fjord system in the world) are fully offline.
The interior ice sheet (about 80% of Greenland's area) has no cellular signal whatsoever. Expedition crossings, dog-sledding routes, hut-to-hut treks and helicopter glacier tours all run on satellite communication only.
Nuuk
- Arriving
- Nuuk Airport (GOH) opened a new international runway in late 2024 and sits close to the capital. Transfers are by taxi or the Nuup Bussii city bus. The airport has 4G from Tusass, the sole carrier. EU roaming does not apply in Greenland, and data is expensive, so download maps and content before leaving connected towns.
- On the subway and rail
- Nuuk runs Nuup Bussii city buses and taxis; there is no rail. The colonial-harbour core and the centre are walkable, and boats serve the fjord. Coverage holds across the town on Tusass; step outside the settlement and there is essentially no cellular signal at all.
- Free public WiFi
- Hotels, the Katuaq cultural centre, the Nuuk Center mall and cafes provide WiFi, which is worth using given how expensive cellular data is here. GOH airport has terminal WiFi. Connectivity is concentrated entirely in the town.
- Coverage in the city
- Tusass (formerly TELE Greenland) runs 4G across central Nuuk, the harbour, the colonial Kolonihavnen quarter, the Hans Egede statue, the National Museum and the Katuaq centre. International roaming partners are extremely limited, and data costs far more than mainland Europe. Outside Nuuk there is no signal.
- If you prefer a local SIM
- Tusass is the only provider, and EU roaming does not apply. A Tusass SIM or a plan that specifically covers Greenland is essential, and even then expect high data costs. Lean on hotel and cafe WiFi, and carry a satellite communicator for any travel beyond the towns.
Ilulissat
- Arriving
- Ilulissat Airport (JAV) is a short ride from town, with flights from Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq. Transfers are by taxi. The airport has 4G from Tusass. As across Greenland, EU roaming does not apply and data is costly, so prepare offline maps and rely on town WiFi where possible.
- On the subway and rail
- Ilulissat is walkable, with taxis, boats and dog sleds in winter; there is no rail. The boardwalk leads from town to the UNESCO Icefjord. Coverage holds across the settlement on Tusass; the boat and helicopter tours hold signal close to town and lose it deeper into Disko Bay.
- Free public WiFi
- The Hotel Arctic, the Icefjord Centre and the cafes provide WiFi, the practical supplement given expensive cellular data. JAV airport has terminal WiFi. Connectivity is concentrated in the town and the icefjord boardwalk area.
- Coverage in the city
- Tusass runs 4G across Ilulissat town, the harbour and the boardwalk to the Sermermiut site and the UNESCO Ilulissat Icefjord. Boat tours to the calving glacier face hold signal near town; the ice-floe excursions deeper into Disko Bay drop coverage entirely, as do flights inland.
- If you prefer a local SIM
- Tusass is the only option, with no EU roaming and high data costs. A Tusass SIM or a Greenland-specific plan is needed; otherwise use the hotel and Icefjord Centre WiFi, and carry a satellite communicator for boat trips and treks beyond the town.
Grab an eSIM before you arrive in Greenland to skip local SIM queues. Most urban areas offer 4G or better, while rural regions can slow down, so keep offline maps handy. Activating the eSIM in advance ensures you are connected the moment you clear customs.
Greenland presents one of the most challenging connectivity environments for eSIM travelers. Tusass (formerly TELE Greenland) is the sole telecommunications provider, offering 4G in Nuuk, Ilulissat, Sisimiut, and a handful of other coastal towns. Outside these settlements, coverage is essentially nonexistent across the vast ice sheet interior and remote coastal areas.
Greenland is a Danish territory but is not part of the EU or EEA, and standard EU roaming plans do not apply. Data is significantly more expensive than in mainland Europe, reflecting the high cost of maintaining telecommunications infrastructure in one of the world is most remote regions. Travelers on expedition cruises, ice sheet excursions, or backcountry treks should not expect mobile connectivity. Instead, plan around Wi-Fi at hotels and visitor centers in towns, and consider satellite communication devices for safety in truly remote areas.
- EU roaming does not apply in Greenland - you will need separate coverage or a Greenland-specific plan
- Data is expensive compared to European standards - use Wi-Fi at hotels and visitor centers when possible
- Coverage exists only in coastal towns - the ice sheet interior has no mobile signal whatsoever
- For safety on remote treks or boat trips, consider renting a satellite communicator
- Download all maps, guides, and essential content before leaving Nuuk or other connected towns
Average Data Cost
~$6-$10/GB
Network Quality
4G in Nuuk and a few coastal towns only. No coverage in the interior, on the ice sheet, or in most remote coastal areas.
eSIM Availability
Very limited eSIM support. Not covered by EU roaming. Tusass is the only provider.
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Pay-as-you-go: $12.95/GB
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From $14.50
- 1
Buy and install at home on WiFi.
Installation is not the same as activation. You can install the Greenland eSIM days ahead and only switch it on after you land, which avoids burning days of validity in transit.
- 2
Screenshot your current APN before you swap.
If you ever need to switch back to your home line quickly, that screenshot saves a support call from a foreign airport.
- 3
Decide on your dual-SIM strategy.
Keep your home line on for SMS-based bank logins, two-factor codes, and emergency calls. Set the travel eSIM as the data line only. Most modern phones can do both simultaneously.
- 4
Disable iMessage on the travel eSIM line.
Otherwise iMessage will try to re-activate against the new line on arrival and you will spend the first ten minutes troubleshooting it instead of finding the taxi rank.
- 5
Download offline maps for Greenland.
Google Maps and Apple Maps both support offline regions. Pull them down on home WiFi so a flaky activation never leaves you without a route from the airport. Our offline maps guide walks through it step by step.
- 6
Activate at the airport, not before.
Once the validity timer starts it does not pause. A 15-day plan you turn on the morning of departure burns a full day of validity before you even land.
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Pricing on this page is pulled live from our database and refreshed every four hours. Coverage notes are sourced from carrier roaming agreements and updated when carriers change partners. Provider rankings are determined by price-per-gigabyte and plan flexibility, not by who pays the largest commission.