Updated October 14, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
ice vs Vodafone Albania
ice
Higher score in this comparison
Vodafone Albania
Where ice and Vodafone Albania differ
| Compare | iceReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Vodafone AlbaniaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | NOK 199 | Not confirmed |
| Countries covered | 63 | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited data | No | Not confirmed |
| 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 | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 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 | Not confirmed |
| Networks | Ice (own network), Telenor | Not confirmed |
| Top-ups | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Carrier).
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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.
Vodafone Albania
Vodafone Albania’s Tourist Pack eSIM flow supports online purchase, a device compatibility check and delivery of activation details by email. Installation can use a QR code or manual entry; the captured activation page does not establish tariff, data allowance or immediate activation.
Score breakdown
| Area | ice | Vodafone Albania |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2 | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.9Offer rests on roaming packages from NOK 199, 63 countries and no unlimited data, so heavy data users get a capped deal. | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | ice | Vodafone Albania |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 419 of 926 | 870 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 424 of 918 | 869 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ice | Vodafone Albania |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 5G, Instant activation, Carrier plan | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Lyse Tele AS | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Norway | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ice | Vodafone Albania | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 63below the median | Not confirmed | 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
Vodafone Albania
Pros
- The Tourist Pack flow includes online purchase and a device compatibility check.
- Activation details arrive by email, with QR-code and manual installation options.
Cons
- The device must support eSIM, and the captured service details do not specify tariff or data allowance.
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
Vodafone Albania
Who it suits
- Travelers checking device compatibility and setup for a Vodafone Albania Tourist Pack.
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
Vodafone Albania
Current offer
Discount code
Back 2 School discounts up to 42% on eShop: up to 42%
Shop online on the eShop; discounts on smartphones and accessories
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | ice | Vodafone Albania |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | No | Yes |
| Norway | Yes | No |
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.
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.
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