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Greenland has a single mobile operator, Tusass, and its signal stops at the edge of each settlement, so an eSIM there is for Nuuk, Ilulissat and the other towns, not for the ice or the fjords. Greenland is the vast Arctic island of icebergs, fjords and tiny colorful settlements, from the capital Nuuk to the icefjord at Ilulissat. Connectivity here follows the scattered towns, and an eSIM is a clean way to stay online without arranging a local SIM. Install before you fly, land at Nuuk or Ilulissat, and your phone connects to the local network.
Key takeaways
- Greenland has a single operator, Tusass (formerly TELE Greenland), covering the settlements
- Coverage follows the towns and villages; the ice sheet, open fjords and wilderness are offline
- Simsima offers capped data plans on the local network, and Greenland is a high-cost, remote market
- Coverage is reliable in Nuuk, Ilulissat, Sisimiut and the other towns; boat trips and hikes go offline
- A travel eSIM means you arrive connected without hunting for the single local operator
One network for the whole island: what Tusass covers
Tusass is Greenland's only mobile operator, and it describes its network as giving coverage in every town and settlement, with 5G where available (Tusass mobile plans). Every travel eSIM for Greenland therefore runs on Tusass, and there is no network to choose in the plan details.
The towns are where that coverage lives: Nuuk, Ilulissat, Sisimiut, Kangerlussuaq, Qaqortoq, Tasiilaq and the smaller settlements along the coast. Between them there are no roads and no masts, only fjords, mountains and the ice sheet, so you will be offline every time you travel from one to the next.
Hello Greenland: Tusass's own tourist plan
Tusass sells Hello Greenland, a prepaid plan designed for visitors, with a Greenlandic number, data, calls and SMS. It comes as an eSIM, delivered by QR code after purchase, or as a physical SIM collected at Tusass stores in Nuuk, Sisimiut and Ilulissat. The plan has a fixed validity, such as 7 or 14 days, and does not work outside Greenland (Tusass Hello Greenland).
It is a real alternative if you want a +299 number for guides and boat operators to call. A travel eSIM is data only, but you buy and install it alongside plans for your other stops, such as Iceland or Denmark, and manage them in one place. Compare it with the prices in the table below for your trip length.
Why a Danish or EU phone plan does not cover Greenland
Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but not of the European Union, so EU "roam like at home" rules, which cover EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, do not apply there (EU roaming rules). For a visitor flying in from Copenhagen with a Danish or other European plan, that means the carrier sets its own price for Greenland, which can be far higher than at home.
Check your home carrier's rates for Greenland before you go, and switch off data roaming on your main line once you land if you rely on a Greenland eSIM.
The limits of any eSIM in Greenland
- No +299 number: tour operators and guesthouses that call to confirm a pickup will reach your home number instead, or WhatsApp.
- Data only, with no Greenlandic calls or SMS.
- Coverage stops at the edge of each settlement, so any eSIM, like any SIM, is offline on boat trips, hikes and the ice sheet.
- Data is expensive in Greenland for every provider, so size the plan to the time you will actually spend in towns.
- Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked, and hotspot sharing depends on the plan.
Greenland eSIM prices compared
Greenland is a remote, high-cost market with a single operator, so options are limited and prices run higher. Simsima runs on the local network. Here is how a light 1 GB pack compares across eSIM providers:
- SimsimaBest price1 GB · 7 days$6.86
- Nomad1 GB · 7 days$7.48
- Saily1 GB · 7 days$7.99
- Gigsky1 GB · 7 days$7.99
- Alosim1 GB · 7 days$8.93
- SimsimaBest price3 GB · 30 days$12.74
- Nomad3 GB · 30 days$14.94
- Ubigi3 GB · 30 days$19.95
- Roamless3 GB · 30 days$34.45
- Bnesim3 GB · 30 days$49.85
- SimsimaBest price5 GB · 30 days$38.82
- Roamless5 GB · 30 days$55.95
- Bnesim5 GB · 30 days$70.28
- Yesim5 GB · 30 days$135.45
- Simoptions5 GB · 30 days$2,287.85
- SimsimaBest price10 GB · 30 days$46.64
- Gigsky10 GB · 30 days$84.99
- Bnesim10 GB · 30 days$121.97
- Yesim10 GB · 30 days$187.95
- Simoptions10 GB · 30 days$4,575.27
- SimsimaBest price20 GB · 30 days$64.47
- Nomad20 GB · 30 days$70.05
- Bnesim20 GB · 30 days$227.68
- Simoptions20 GB · 30 days$9,149.59
Prices last updated: October 19, 2026
Simsima's full Greenland lineup runs from small packs up to larger monthly allowances on the local network. Because so much of a Greenland trip is offline on the water and ice, a modest 2 to 3 GB plan is enough for many travelers, covering the towns and messaging.
How to install your Greenland eSIM
Installation takes a couple of minutes and is best done at home on Wi-Fi before you fly. The plan activates on its own when it connects to a local network on arrival, so the validity window does not start early.
- Buy your Greenland plan on Simsima and open the confirmation with your QR code
- On your phone, go to Settings, then Mobile or Cellular Data, and choose Add eSIM
- Scan the QR code or use the one-tap install link, then label the plan Greenland
- Keep your home line as default for calls and texts, and set the eSIM for data
- Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line only, then land in Greenland and go online
Nuuk, Ilulissat and Disko Bay in a week: how much data?
A typical first visit: two days in Nuuk, a flight north to Ilulissat for the Icefjord and a boat trip among the icebergs, then a day or two in Kangerlussuaq for the edge of the ice sheet. You are online in town in the evenings, for messages, photo uploads, weather checks and confirming the next day's excursion, and offline for most of each day.
That pattern uses about 1 to 3 GB in a week. A small capped plan covers it; take more only if you will work from a hotel in Nuuk or upload a lot of video.
Offline between towns: boats, flights, trails and the ice
Plan each day as if you will have no signal. Boat trips in Disko Bay and the fjords around Nuuk, the Arctic Circle Trail between Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut, and excursions onto the ice sheet from Kangerlussuaq all leave mobile coverage behind within minutes. Domestic Air Greenland flights and coastal ferries also connect places that have no road between them.
- Download offline maps and your bookings before leaving each town.
- Save Air Greenland flight details offline; weather changes schedules often.
- For multi-day hikes, carry a satellite messenger: a phone plan cannot help on the trail.
- Leave your itinerary with your accommodation or guide before heading out.
Greenland with Iceland or Denmark
Most visitors reach Greenland through Copenhagen or Reykjavik, often spending a few days there on the way. Denmark is in the EU and Iceland in the EEA, so both fall under EU roaming rules, while Greenland does not.
A simple set-up is one plan per country: a Greenland eSIM for the Arctic part of the trip, and a plan for Iceland or Denmark, all installed at home before departure. Switch the data line when you land, and keep data roaming off on your main line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every eSIM for Greenland runs on Tusass, the only operator, so the choice comes down to data volume and validity. Since you are offline outside the towns, a modest capped plan from the table above covers most trips.
Tusass sells Hello Greenland, a prepaid tourist plan available as an eSIM online or as a physical SIM at its stores in Nuuk, Sisimiut and Ilulissat. It works only in Greenland and has a fixed validity.
Not under EU rules. Greenland is outside the European Union, so EU roaming rules do not apply, and your carrier sets its own Greenland rates. Check your carrier's rates or use a Greenland eSIM.
You get no +299 number and no local calls or SMS, data is expensive, and like any SIM it has no signal outside the towns and settlements: boats, trails and the ice sheet are offline.
No. Tusass covers towns and settlements, and there is nothing in between. Download maps and bookings before leaving each town, and carry a satellite messenger on multi-day hikes.
About 1 to 3 GB for a week, because most of each day is spent offline on excursions. More only if you plan remote work or heavy video uploads from town.
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