Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
ice vs Tele2 Sweden
ice
Tele2 Sweden
Higher score in this comparison
ice vs Tele2 Sweden: the differences
| Compare | iceReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Tele2 SwedenReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | NOK 199 | SEK 199 |
| Countries covered | 63 | 140 to 170Higher |
| Unlimited data | No | YesHas it |
| 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 | EU/EEA roaming included in all subscriptions; Obegransad Max 399 SEK/month with 60 GB in EU/EEA and up to 60 GB in Zone A incl. US, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, 1 GB in Zone B incl. Mexico; extra travel data package up to 50 GB at a fixed price, buyable up to 30 days before travel |
| 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 | Unlimited data in Sweden; 60 GB/month included in EU/EEA; up to 60 GB/month in Zone A countries (US, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Switzerland), 1 GB in Zone B (incl. Mexico), 250 MB in remaining listed countries; plan is for temporary stays, using more data abroad than at home over four months triggers a review |
| Networks | Ice (own network), Telenor | Not confirmed |
Same on both: 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes), Seller type (Carrier).
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Key differences
- Tele2 Sweden scores higher overall: 8.8 vs 8.6.
- Countries covered is higher at Tele2 Sweden: 140 to 170 vs 63.
- Unlimited data: only Tele2 Sweden.
- Support channels: only Tele2 Sweden offers Email.
- Features: only ice offers Instant activation.
- Features: only Tele2 Sweden offers Unlimited data.
Our verdict on each
ice
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.
Tele2 Sweden
Tele2 Sweden is a carrier plan from a Swedish operator, aimed at short trips and longer stays that want a home subscription rather than a travel eSIM. Coverage runs across 140 to 170 countries, and entry plans start at SEK 199, with unlimited data at home in Sweden.
Score breakdown
| Area | ice | Tele2 Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2 | 8.3HigherObegransad Max is the top travel plan and costs more than the entry price of SEK 199. |
| Offer | 8.9Offer rests on roaming packages from NOK 199, 63 countries and no unlimited data, so heavy data users get a capped deal. | 9.3Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | ice | Tele2 Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 419 of 926 | 377 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 424 of 918 | 383 of 918 |
Licences and countries
Additional countries for ice: 1. Additional countries for Tele2 Sweden: 1.
Also worth a look
Simbye has countries covered at 190, against 63 for ice and 140 to 170 for Tele2 Sweden.
Simbye reviewWhere these facts come from
ice
- ice.no: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Tele2 Sweden
- tele2.se: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ice | Tele2 Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Not confirmed | Local, Global |
| Features | 5G, Instant activation, Carrier plan | Unlimited data, 5G, Carrier plan |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Budget |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Lyse Tele AS | Tele2 Sverige AB |
| Headquarters | Norway | Sweden |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ice | Tele2 Sweden | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 63below the median | 140 to 170above the median | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
ice
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
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
Tele2 Sweden
Pros
- A single subscription sold as a carrier plan, with unlimited data in Sweden and roaming across 140 to 170 countries.
- EU and EEA roaming is included in all subscriptions, so travel inside Europe is already covered.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, including phone and a help centre.
Cons
- The fair use policy is written for temporary stays, so roaming abroad that outpaces home use over a period of months can trigger a review.
- Outside the EU and EEA, data is capped by zone, with the smallest allowance in Zone B, which includes Mexico, and the remaining listed countries.
- Entry price sits at SEK 199, above travel eSIMs such as eSIMGo.is at $0.99, so a single trip can cost more.
Who each suits
ice
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
Tele2 Sweden
Who it suits
- Swedes who want a home subscription with unlimited data that still roams across 140 to 170 countries.
- Travellers on short trips who will return to a Swedish number, since the plan is written for temporary stays.
- People who want to deal with the operator itself, with support on email, chat and phone.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers buying for a single trip who want the lowest entry price: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
- Anyone wanting unlimited data in every listed country, since allowances outside the EU and EEA are capped by zone.
- Coverage-first shoppers: Zwitchy lists 200 countries, a wider footprint than 140 to 170.
Current offers
ice
Current offer
Bonus
Free Nokia 3210 with smartphone purchase: Nokia 3210, stated value NOK 990
Applies to all smartphones bought at ice, limited stock
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Tele2 Sweden
Current offer
Discount code
15 GB subscription reduced to 199 SEK/month (was 329 SEK/month): Spara 3120 kr - Nu 199 kr/man
New mobile subscriptions; online purchase only; same price for 24 months; valid until 30 September
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
Obegransad Max reduced to 399 SEK/month (was 519 SEK/month) with up to 60 GB data in over 170 countries: Spara 2880 kr - Nu 399 kr/man
New mobile subscriptions; 24-month binding period; valid until 30 September
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
Superdeals - discounts on mobile phones, broadband and bundles: Rabatter pa mobiler, bredband och paket
Valid until 30 September
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | ice | Tele2 Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | Yes | No |
| Sweden | No | Yes |
Questions about each
ice
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.
Tele2 Sweden
How much does Tele2 Sweden cost to start?+
Subscriptions start at SEK 199, and the travel plan Obegransad Max sits at a higher monthly figure with a data allowance in the EU and EEA. On entry price alone, Tele2 Sweden ranks at 275 of 313 brands, so it is not the lowest entry point in the field.
How many countries does the plan cover?+
Roaming covers 140 to 170 countries, which is wide for a home subscription, though a travel eSIM can go wider. Zones decide what you actually get: the EU and EEA sit in the middle tier, Zone A covers the US, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and Switzerland, and Zone B includes Mexico.
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