Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Emtel vs Telia FI
Emtel
Higher score in this comparison
Telia FI
What sets them apart
| Compare | EmtelReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Telia FIReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €30 | €25.20Lower |
| Unlimited data | YesHas it | No |
| Reference plan prices | US 10 GB MUR 1,131.21; Europe (France) 10 GB MUR 601.00; Japan 10 GB MUR 603.85; Mauritius Tourist SIM EUR 30 for 30 days unlimited | US 25.20 EUR (1.5 GB), Japan 25.20 EUR (1.5 GB), Mexico 25.20 EUR (1.5 GB), Thailand 25.20 EUR (2 GB), Turkey 25.20 EUR (2 GB), Europe/EEA included in the monthly fee (e.g. 15 GB) or 8.08-13.15 EUR per 300 MB per day |
| Countries covered | from 190 | Not confirmed |
| Fair use policy | Not confirmed | EU reasonable use: roaming in other EU/EEA countries for more than two months within a four-month period with more than 50% of traffic outside Finland is treated as unreasonable use, and a surcharge may then be charged per traffic type after a warning and 14 days to change usage |
| Networks | Not confirmed | Telia |
| Top-ups | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Europe | MUR 601 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in the US | MUR 1,131.21 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Japan | MUR 603.85 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: 5G (Yes), Seller type (Carrier).
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Key differences
- Emtel scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.5.
- Price from is lower at Telia FI: €25.20 vs €30.
- Unlimited data: only Emtel.
- Support channels: only Telia FI offers Community.
- Features: only Emtel offers Unlimited data.
- Features: only Telia FI offers Carrier plan.
- Audience: only Telia FI offers Long trip.
Our verdict on each
Emtel
Emtel suits short-trip travellers who want unlimited data and broad reach straight from a home carrier rather than a cheap aggregator. The operator, founded in 1989, sells as a carrier and its travel eSIM plans reach from 190 countries on a global basis.
Telia FI
Telia FI suits travellers who want a plan from the network operator itself rather than a travel eSIM marketplace, with 5G, instant activation and a carrier setup. Bundles start at €25.20, which sits above the site median €5, so it trades price for carrier service.
Score breakdown
| Area | Emtel | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.0Entry price of €30 puts Emtel at position 305 of 313 brands ranked on starting price. | 8.1HigherStarting price €25.20 is above the site median €5, and allowances are capped rather than unlimited. |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 9.0 |
| Trust | 9.8 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Emtel | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 303 of 926 | 447 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 310 of 918 | 452 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Emtel | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Instant activation | 5G, Instant activation, Carrier plan |
| Audience | Short trip | Short trip, Long tripCovers more |
| Legal entity | Emtel Ltd | Telia Finland Oyj |
| Headquarters | Mauritius | Finland |
| Founded | 1989 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Emtel | Telia FI | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €30highest quarter | €25.20highest quarter | €4.99 |
| Countries covered | from 190above the median | Not confirmed | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Emtel
Pros
- Coverage reaches from 190 countries, well above the site median of 74.
- Unlimited data, 5G and instant activation are all listed features.
- Support covers email, chat and phone.
Cons
- Starting at €30, the entry price sits well above the site median of €5.
- The same allowance costs MUR 1,131.21 in the United States against MUR 601 in Europe, so the destination drives the bill.
- The plan mix is built for short trip, so a long stay leans on top-ups or another operator.
Telia FI
Pros
- Sold by the carrier itself rather than a marketplace (carrier), running on its own network (Telia).
- 5G and instant activation are both listed among the features (5g, instant activation and carrier plan).
- Europe and the EEA roaming is included in the monthly fee in the reference prices.
Cons
- Starting price of €25.20 is above the site median €5, and it ranks 299 of 313 on price.
- Unlimited data is not offered on the travel bundles listed.
- A fair use policy can treat sustained EU and EEA roaming with most traffic outside Finland as unreasonable use and add a surcharge after a warning.
Who each suits
Emtel
Who it suits
- Travellers on short breaks who want unlimited data without counting gigabytes.
- Anyone landing in Mauritius first, since Emtel is based there and sells a tourist SIM.
- People who want phone help, not only email, when a plan misbehaves abroad.
Who should look elsewhere
- Price-first shoppers should start with eSIMGo.is, priced from $0.99.
- Travellers needing more countries than from 190 can compare Zwitchy at 200.
- Anyone wanting a lighter starting point than €30 can weigh SimToIsrael at $25.
Telia FI
Who it suits
- Travellers on a Telia Finland plan who want the same home network abroad.
- Anyone whose trip sits mostly in Europe and the EEA, where roaming is part of the monthly fee.
- People who want help by email, phone and chat before departure and on the road.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who want unlimited data: Zwitchy offers unlimited data where this brand does not.
- Price-first shoppers: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99, well below €25.20.
Current offers
Telia FI
Current offer
Free trial
Turvapaketti 1 kk 0 EUR: 1 month free (0 EUR)
Trial of the Telia Turvapaketti security package, ordered on the site
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Emtel | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Emtel
How much does an Emtel travel eSIM cost?+
Entry pricing starts at €30 for the tourist pack, and reference rates vary by destination: the same allowance is listed at MUR 601 in Europe, MUR 603.85 in Japan and MUR 1,131.21 in the United States.
Is the data on Emtel plans unlimited?+
Unlimited data appears in the unlimited data, 5g and instant activation list, and the Mauritius tourist SIM is sold with unlimited data over a set validity rather than a fixed allowance. The other reference rates are priced per allowance, so the plan you pick decides the shape of the deal.
Telia FI
How much do Telia FI travel bundles cost?+
Travel bundles start at €25.20. In the reference prices, the US, Japan and Mexico packages share the same price with a smaller data allowance, while the Thailand and Turkey packages carry more data for the same money.
Is there an unlimited data option?+
Unlimited data is not offered. Bundles come with a set allowance, and Europe and the EEA roaming is either inside the monthly fee or sold as a day pass for a fixed amount of data, on a destination scope marked global.
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Emtel
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