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Get a Norwegian mobile number
A Norwegian mobile number is important for receiving SMS codes, using BankID, and staying in contact with employers and authorities.
How to get a Norwegian mobile number
The largest operators in Norway are Telenor, Telia and Ice. There are also many cheaper alternatives like Fjordkraft, Happybytes and MyCall.
Tip!
Compare prices on telepriser.no or tek.no.
Prepaid or subscription?
In Norway you have two main options for mobile phones:
Prepaid (kontantkort)
Easy to buy, no commitment, good for short stays. Note: Need to top up regularly, often more expensive per call/data.
Subscription (fixed monthly price)
More data and call time for your money, predictable bills. Note: Often requires a Norwegian bank account, may have binding period.
Tips for newcomers
Start with a prepaid card when you first arrive in Norway. Once you have a bank account and personal number, you can easily switch to a subscription with better prices.
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