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ice review

Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

ice is a Norwegian carrier option that suits people already holding a Norwegian subscription who want to add roaming rather than buy a travel eSIM. Packages start at NOK 199 and cover 63 countries, with fair-use rules that limit heavy roaming.

Key facts

Best for
Norwegian subscribers who want to add a roaming data package to a plan they already hold.
Price from
NOK 199↗
Countries covered
63↗
Unlimited data
No↗
Reference plan prices
Roaming data package added to a Norwegian subscription, valid 30 days: 1 GB NOK 199, 4 GB NOK 399, 15 GB NOK 499 (15 GB only in US, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey); EU/EEA incl. UK roaming included in all plans at no extra cost; Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico and US all covered outside EU/EEA↗
5G
Yes↗
Fair use policy
Roaming data spend is capped at NOK 500 per month (adjustable in the ice app); data packages last 30 days or until the data is used up; the unlimited-data iceMax plan in Norway is throttled to 3 Mbit/s above 100 GB per month↗
Networks
Ice (own network), Telenor↗
Top-ups
Yes↗
Seller type
Carrier↗
Legal entity
Lyse Tele AS↗
Headquarters
Norway↗
Support channels
Chat, Phone, Help-centre↗
Features
5G, Instant activation, Carrier plan
Official website
ice.no

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaLinkedIn

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Roaming packages are added to an existing Norwegian subscription, so no separate travel eSIM purchase is needed
  • Packages start at NOK 199, and larger data tiers are listed, with the biggest tier limited to the US, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Thailand and Turkey
  • Roaming in the EU/EEA including the UK is included in all plans at no extra cost
  • Top-ups are available, and support runs on chat, phone and help centre

Cons

  • Unlimited data: no, so heavy users need to watch their roaming spend
  • Fair use policy caps roaming data spend at a monthly limit that is adjustable in the ice app, and data packages run for a fixed period or until the data is used up
  • Coverage of 63 countries trails travel eSIMs that reach 200
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Who it suits

  • Norwegian mobile customers who already pay ice for a home subscription
  • Travellers heading to Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico or the US, which are covered outside the EU/EEA
  • Short trips to the EU/EEA and the UK, where roaming is included at no extra cost

Who should look elsewhere

  • Travellers who need a global list, since 63 countries is fewer than Zwitchy's 200
  • Anyone buying purely as a travel eSIM, because the roaming packages sit on top of a Norwegian subscription rather than standing alone
  • Heavy data users who want unlimited data, since unlimited data is no here and roaming spend is capped by the fair use policy

Where it sits among rivals

ice ranks 163 of 303 brands on countries covered, with 63 destinations in reach. On starting price it sits lower down, at 276 of 313. That gap reflects what the product is: a roaming package added to a Norwegian subscription rather than a standalone travel eSIM.

How ice compares

Where ice is available

Available
Norway

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does a roaming data package from ice cost?+

Packages start at NOK 199, and larger data tiers are listed alongside it. The biggest tier is limited to the US, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Thailand and Turkey, so the full range of packages is not offered in every covered country.

How long is an ice roaming package valid?+

Each roaming data package runs for a fixed period, or until the data is used up, whichever comes first. Packages are added to a Norwegian subscription rather than bought as a standalone travel eSIM, and the roaming cap is adjustable in the app.

Which countries does ice cover?+

ice reaches 63 countries. Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Mexico and the US are all covered outside the EU/EEA, and roaming in the EU/EEA including the UK is included in all plans at no extra cost.

What network does ice run on?+

ice runs on ice (own network) and Telenor. It is a carrier rather than a marketplace, and the legal entity behind the service is Lyse Tele AS. Listed features include 5G and instant activation, so a subscription runs on the operator's own infrastructure.

How do I get support from ice?+

Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so chat, phone and the help centre are the ways to reach the team. The same channels are listed for coverage enquiries, and the app is where the roaming cap is set.

Can I top up my ice data?+

Top-ups: yes. The ice app is also where the fair use cap on roaming data spend is adjusted, so the monthly ceiling can be changed before a trip. Packages are added on top of the Norwegian subscription.

Sources

Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Price per GB from, Hotspot sharing.

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Norwegian subscribers who want to add a roaming data package to a plan they already hold.

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